By Bolatito Adebola The tides of history have a way of singling out men whose visions are too grand to be confined within borders. Indeed, like an indefatigable mariner, Benedict Peters rides the storms, bolstered by a tenacious spirit and mulish resolve to excel and arrive with his dreams intact, on pliant coasts. Today, that […]

By Tola Folorunso Yorubas used to be the most respected ethnic group interms of their lifestyle, for instance, when a Yoruba younger person wants to greet the elders, the females kneels down to greet while the males prostrate to salute which gives a high sense of respect and recognition. A visit to a traditional rulers […]

By CHARLES WIWA A few weeks ago, select Ogoni persons were invited to the Aso Rock Villa to discuss economic activities in Ogoniland. That January 21 meeting was no doubt a grand ambush aided by some members of the Ogoni community. Without a doubt, sitting down with Ogoni people after years of utter neglect and systemic […]

By Maria Olawumi Egunjobi In an age of convenience, getting food is just a click away. There’s a surge of online food vendors who have moved past the brick-and-mortar, transforming smartphones into instant restaurants. We can order jollof rice from a kitchen in Surulere or suya from a corner grill in Wuse with a few […]

By Paul James The recent conclusion of the recall petition against Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has exposed significant vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s electoral system. Although the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed normal operations, the necessity for reforms to protect this vital institution has never been more pressing. As we reflect on this incident, it […]

By NICK DAZANG Sixteen hunters, on their way from Port Harcourt to Kano, for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, were intercepted at Uromi, Edo State, and were cruelly lynched. Naturally, the lynching occasioned a national outrage. Rarely have Nigerians, across strata and spectra, been so unanimous and clarion in their indignation. This lynching was not only barbaric, it […]

By IKECHUKWU EZE In the annals of Nigeria’s political history, few moments stand out as defining turning points for democracy. One such moment occurred on March 31, 2015,  exactly ten years ago. That was when then-President Goodluck Jonathan placed a phone call to his rival, Muhammadu Buhari, conceding defeat even before the final results were officially […]

I was a teenager when I first met Ayoola Lawrence Oluwole Olukanni, one of the most politically conscious, perceptive, charismatic and efficient African ambassadors I have ever known. I had joined a radical student organisation, the Alliance of Progressive Students, ALPS, in the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU. That decision changed my […]

By ADE ADESOKAN In the rapidly evolving landscape of the insurance industry, a profound transformation is unfolding—one that balances cutting-edge technological innovation with the irreplaceable human touch. At the forefront of this revolution stands Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation, demonstrating how strategic leadership can harmonise advanced technological capabilities with deep human expertise. Undoubtedly, the insurance sector is experiencing […]

It was a day for scholars from the ivory towers, elites, and political juggernauts to gather.