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The Nativity: Why Mary belongs to us all

The Nativity: Why Mary belongs to us all

By Valentine Obienyem As our chaplain, Fr. Chigozie Jidere, proclaimed today’s Gospel on the genealogy of Jesus, my mind went to the story of Hecataeus of Miletus. Within the colossal inner halls of the temple of Amun at Egyptian Thebes, Hecataeus boasted to the priests that he could trace his lineage back sixteen generations to […]
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Abdul-Aziz Yari: Loyalty rooted less in expectation, more in belief 

Abdul-Aziz Yari: Loyalty rooted less in expectation, more in belief 

By Tope Omobola Rightly or otherwise, the Nigerian political environment has long been defined by shifting loyalties and largely transactional alliances, where actors often calibrate their positions based on transient elements, such as prevailing currents, personal ambition, and the promise of future gains. However, the conduct of a man once described as the “northern hawk […]

Creating inclusive and sustainable future of work in Africa

Creating inclusive and sustainable future of work in Africa

By Venesa Emeadi The conversation around the future of work in Africa often begins with technology, as though the story starts with digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and remote jobs. Yet, for decades, work across the continent has been defined by informality, from street vendors and artisans to smallholder farmers and traders, which form the foundation of […]

Enabling housing supply and affordability through infrastructure development

Enabling housing supply and affordability through infrastructure development

By Oluseyi Okeyode Housing is a basic human need, next to food. Housing plays a vital role in the development of the society, with a profound impact on a person’s living standard, health, welfare and output. Housing enhances access to education, employment opportunities, productivity and income for the people and for the society. Housing is the […]

Experience still matters: A call for support for Okowa

Experience still matters: A call for support for Okowa

By Michael Tidi In public leadership, experience is not merely measured by years in office; it is reflected in the wisdom acquired, the influence cultivated, and the tangible impact delivered to the people. In Delta State, few leaders exemplify these qualities as clearly as Dr Ifeanyi Okowa. My reflections on his leadership are drawn not from […]