Tompolo’s ‘manumission’ mission, the ironies and the joys of life
By ENEWARIDIDEKE EKANPOU The state of being swept into oblivion after a sacrificial engagement to free a people from developmental enslavement sounds retrogressive and meaningless. It sounds retrogressive and meaningless because it has no historical bequest to inspire and guide the next generations away from the path that once convulsed their entire existence like the deadly […]
Why Taiwan question is core of China’s interests
Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1971, China and Nigeria have always respected each other and treated each other as equals
Between prestige projects and human capital development
By EBUKA UKOH A nation is not sold in one dramatic transaction. Such is done quietly, piece by piece, project by project, and budget line by budget line. A sale happens whenever public responsibility shrinks, and private comfort expands without shame. Any student of history is fed up with the performance – year after year, party […]
73rd Eyo Festival: When Lagos turned white
By Tayo Ogunbiyi On Saturday, 27th December 2025, history was made at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, Lagos Island, as the Lagos State government hosted the 73rd edition of the iconic Eyo Festival. Renowned as a sacred emblem of Lagos’ ancestry, royal heritage, and cultural identity, the festival had in attendance distinguished personalities, […]
Appraising the unwavering security achievements of the only teacher-governor
By AHMED IDRIS The Election of Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu and his subsequent swearing-in on May 29, 2023, did not only alter the political landscape of Kebbi State but also reshaped its political narrative, giving future generation a renewed sense of hope and direction. His unprecedented achievements within just two years in office endeared him to […]
On Farouk Ahmed’s resignation
By NICK DAZANG “Good wine”, the time-honoured saying goes, “needs no bush”. Translation: a good product needs no advertisement. To lend credence to this aphorism, Heineken, the crowned head of all lagers, once crowed in its iconic tag line that:”When you make a great beer, you don’t have to make a fuss”. When Aliko Dangote […]
