How noise is becoming an environmental threat in Lagos
By Divine grace Onosetale Lagos was never quiet. But there is a difference between the sound of a city and noise that begins to interfere with everyday life. From the blast of horns in Oshodi to the endless hum of generators in different parts of the state; from loudspeakers at markets and religious centres to […]
Brigandage at election tribunal
THE court has always been the last hope of the common man and in any democratic society the judiciary is the arbiter and adjudicates on any dispute between parties.
CSR in Nigeria: The untold role of IOC’s in national development
DEVELOPMENT of any society is imperative if that society must evolve and that is the sole responsibility of government as the advancement that comes with development is also of high importance to the success of any government.
Olu of Warri @one: Ogiamen Ikenwoli, Itsekiri, the future
THE cosmopolitan city of Warri is set to play host to prominent personalities from all walks of life for the 1st coronation anniversary celebrations of the 20th Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli.
Futility of one-way assets declaration
THE 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria mandates specific public officeholders to declare personal assets on assumption of offices. Based on this, President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo complied after inauguration, regrettably an action that was also taken by all the previous administrations that declined to do same after leaving office.
Ken Saro-Wiwa, Benin Republic and restructuring of Nigeria
KEN SARO-WIWA was the pipe-smoking Ogoni writer and rights activist. He had a small physical carriage. But each time he sneezed, Nigeria the behemoth caught cold. So when asked why the small ‘unarmed’ man from a minority tribe would discomfit a giant, he would fire back aggressively: “What do you mean? What has size got to do with it? Size has little to do with it!”
