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Sim-swap fraud now in vogue

Sim-swap fraud now in vogue

By Owolola Adebola We are in a period when a smartphone functions as a digital wallet, identity card, and security key all at once. One of the oldest tricks in the cybercrime playbook has returned with a vengeance. SIM-swap fraud is at it. It is also known as SIM swapping, SIM hijacking, or phone-number takeover. […]
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Rethinking Homework: A Plea for Balance in Education

Rethinking Homework: A Plea for Balance in Education

As someone deeply entrenched in the world of education for over 14 years, I have witnessed the evolving challenges that young learners face, particularly when it comes to the burden of homework. It is disheartening to see nursery and primary school children shouldering an overwhelming load of assignments, extra lessons, and home study sessions. This not only robs them of their precious childhood but also places an undue strain on parents, who often find themselves taking on the role of surrogate students. It is high time we reevaluate our approach to homework and prioritize the well-being of our children.

Oborevwori: When truth confronts fiction

Oborevwori: When truth confronts fiction

BY EKANPOU ENEWARIDIDEKE Impetuous and  irrational denigratory  written communications are always seen like water-weeds in the river whenever  elections are about to be held. Sometimes these irrational denigratory outbursts are targeted to conceal a premeditated evil plot hatched for arcane  advantageous placement over their opponents during the conduct of the election. In most cases it is […]

Fiducia Supplicans : One declaration too many

Fiducia Supplicans : One declaration too many

Since the declaration of the Fiducia supplicans on Catholics by the Pope, not only the Catholic Church has been thrown into confusion and uncertainty, but also Christians and other religious bodies who see Catholic Church as leading in the dissemination of good moral values and principles. Questions as to the infallibility dogma of the Holy Father have become rife.

2024 and Tai Solarin’s 1964 New Year message

2024 and Tai Solarin’s 1964 New Year message

By Sola Ebiseni May Your Road be Rough” was an article published by the legendary Dr. Tai Solarin on January 1, 1964. And before his reader began to wonder what kind of message it was, the great teacher and essayist continued: “I am not cursing you; I am wishing you what I wish myself every year. […]

National reward programme: Thinking outside the box

National reward programme: Thinking outside the box

By George Princewill The situation in Nigeria today is one that requires everyone – individuals, organisations and governments at all levels – to think unusually; what is now commonly referred to as thinking outside the box. The need to think differently has arisen because the challenge we face today as a nation, which is purely existential, […]