Yusuf Gagdi: An avuncular legislator
By Dapo Ipoola Avuncular is an adjective that describes someone who is kind, patient, and friendly- resembling benevolent, warm- hearted, kindness, or generosity. An avuncular legislator is a lawmaker who acts like a kind, wise legislator. They use patience and experience to mentor younger politicians, build friendships across the party lines, and calm tense arguments. […]
FLOODING IN LAGOS: Beyond the politics of blame
Scientific evidence shows that warmer temperatures allow the atmosphere to retain more moisture, increasing the intensity of rainfall events.
Ali Modu Sheriff’s diatribe against Peter Obi assaults national reconciliation and unity
By PAUL NWOSU Any South-Easterner, or indeed anyone from the old Biafra enclave in the South-East and South-South, who watched Ali Modu Sheriff on Channels Television’s Politics Today would have been alarmed by the depth of the hateful tirade unleashed against Peter Obi from a man whom many Nigerians, despite his repeated denials, still associate with […]
Africa and rising global conflicts, severe economic shocks
By Issa Aremu Monday, May 25, 2026, marked Africa Day (AD). The annual observance commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union). The manifestation celebrates Pan-Africanism, cultural identity, and the continent’s progress. This year’s observance assumes historic importance. It marks the 63rd anniversary of the OAU (1963–2026). The African Union […]
WORLD CUP 2026: France and Spain meet in the final before the final
Two football powerhouses, two interpretations of possession, one place in the FIFA World Cup final. By Paul Lucky Okoku All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely players.”— William Shakespeare Match Information FIFA World Cup 2026 — Semifinal France vs Spain Tuesday, July 14, 2026 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (United States) 8:00 […]
England vs Argentina: Semi-final that could set Atlanta on fire
The greatest teams are not always those with the brightest individual star. Sometimes they are the teams whose collective strength prevents one star from deciding the entire story.
