By FRANK EGBORO  Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, often referred to as the “father of modern science.” He made significant contributions to scientific revolution, including improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations, such as the discovery of Jupiter’s four largest moons and the phases of Venus. His works laid the foundation […]

By YUSHAU SHUAIB Public debate in Nigeria is increasingly shaped not just by facts but also by emotion, identity, and organised outrage. My recent short Facebook post reacting to The New York Times, NYT, report on an Onitsha-based trader and activist triggered an avalanche of hostile responses — many from individuals identifying as Igbo and largely […]

By REMI LADIGBOLU  Ejo ki i se ti ara eni ki a ma mo da (One must be honest with oneself, even when judgement is uncomfortable). Any fair reflection on the present controversy surrounding the Alaafin’s place within contemporary governance must begin with that honesty. Oyo’s historical relegation did not arise from a single cause. It […]

By Enewaridideke Ekanpou Squirrel, the most recognisably arboreal creature, becomes excessively noisy, loquacious, smart and restless in its ‘kekodo kekodo’ movement upon the serpentine branches of trees whenever it spots danger or strange signals in the forest. Squirrel’s easily recognisable ‘kekodo kekodo’ signals are designed to alert either itself or other foresters to a waiting […]

Four years ago, the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) looked every bit like an institution running on fumes…