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Ondo Ogun Festival: The biggest street carnival in Africa

Ondo Ogun Festival: The biggest street carnival in Africa

By Yomisaint Adebayo Ancient tradition, modern spectacle and a sea of white and blue converge in Ondo City in a breathtaking celebration of heritage, love, peace and unity. There is a particular time of the year when Ondo City seems to remember itself. As August gives way to September and the signs of the annual […]
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Do we have a nation?

Do we have a nation?

THE question may appear strange.But it is pertinent. Do we have a nation? Or, have we been living in the illusion that we have one?

War without end

War without end

The way so much fuss is being made about the North Korea nuclear tests gives the impression that it is the only the country possessing or improving its nuclear capability, whereas of the nine nuclear countries, it has the least number of nuclear weapons

Appraising America’s renewed support

Appraising America’s renewed support

THERE is a noticeable boost in the bilateral relations between the United States and Nigeria, especially if we consider the several aids, assistance and engagements of the United States Embassy, both at states and national levels.

Anambra 2017: The Nwibe option

Anambra 2017: The Nwibe option

AS preparations for November 18 governorship election in Anambra State gathers momentum, pretenders and contenders are already jostling for the coveted seat, recognition and spoilers’ role. Influence peddlers, jobbers and foot soldiers are repositioning for what can benefit them personally. The voters are wiser now. They are carefully observing the developments and weighing their options. […]

That NIA’s black-budget and mysterious whistle-blower

That NIA’s black-budget and mysterious whistle-blower

PREPARATORY to the daring and merciless military operations against Boko Haram members, top officers of security and intelligence agencies were in Lagos and Abuja, towards the end of 2014 to interact with critical stakeholders that matter in shaping public perception and opinions. The then President of Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, Mr. Femi Adesina was […]

Buhari: Time to rally round the President

Buhari: Time to rally round the President

When you look at the number of churches and mosques that bestrode the land, one can easily concede that Nigerians are very religious and godly people. But the conclusion might be the worst mistake anybody can make. The hearts of majority of Nigerians are far from anything religious. And the evidence is not far-fetched   […]

Biafra: Pharaoh, let my people go!

Biafra: Pharaoh, let my people go!

For every self-acclaimed strong man, there is a God who takes away even the captive of the mighty and delivers the prey of the terrible. History has a way of repeating itself. Very early in the life of this world, there arose a certain Pharaoh that did not know Joseph. He subjected the children of […]

My offence is that I opposed Muslim-Muslim ticket – Saraki

My offence is that I opposed Muslim-Muslim ticket – Saraki

My dear brother Dele, let me thank you most sincerely for your article last weekend, “My Candid Letter to Saraki.” I take everything you said in that article to heart and I must commend you for your candidness indeed and the sincerity of your intentions.