Tiger Woods, DUI and the jungle called American justice
By OWOLOLA ADEBOLA There are names that sound like destiny, and there are names that sound like a prophecy waiting to happen. Tiger Woods belongs to the latter category. A tiger belongs in the woods. That much nature has settled. But when a tiger ventures into the human jungle—especially behind the steering wheel—the story can […]
Leo Stan Ekeh at 69: Epiphany of a digital democrat
As he turns 69, Saturday, February 22, Leo Stan Ekeh, Africa’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur, has truly come of age
Things to note before public hearing on tax reform bills
By Arabinrin Aderonke The Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives are poised to commence a 5-days public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills, scheduled for Monday, February 24, and Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Senate and from February 26 to Friday, February 28, 2025, at the House of Representatives. This Executive Bill, introduced by […]
2027: Beyond the intrigues and horse-trading in Nigeria’s party politics
By AMINU JAHUN Political feelers indicate that the next presidential election could be one of the most crucial in the Fourth Republic, with the prospects to either deepen democracy, or ominously to throw it overboard. The unusual bid by the ruling party to cling to power beyond 2027, and if possible to political eternity, and the […]
Anambra: The Crossroads Before the APC and a Test of Strategy and Vision
By Nnenna Agbai As the political drums beat louder ahead of this year’s Anambra State governorship election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) finds itself at a critical juncture. The party, which has steadily grown into a formidable opposition force in the state, now stands on the precipice of a defining moment. The choices it makes […]
Generational difference: Shifting experiences and the seeds of conflict
By HALIMA ABDULAZEEZ The recent violent confrontation between a young Nigerian female student Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious and her lecturer Dr Chukwudi Okoye should give us pause. The phrase “No gree for anyone,” popularised in 2024, seems to have taken deep root in the hearts of Gen Zs, manifesting in alarming ways. The incident happened at […]
