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When the Worst of the Best is better than the rest

The set theory is a commonsensical heritage of arithmetic. By defining a selection from a universe as a set, it…

Kofi Annan thoughts

Funny enough, when the news of Kofi Annan's passing broke 2 days ago, my mind immediately flashed back to him…

How not to assess Lagos under Ambode

I say without any equivocation that this young man who is there now-Akinwunmi Ambode- has raised the stake of performance…

The supernaturalism in Buharimatics

By Muhammad Ajah As the topic of this write-up sounds, I want to be a bit analytically numinous in order…

No to unlawful arrest, harassment of journalists

The reprehensible arrest of PREMIUM TIMES reporter, Samuel Ogundipe, over the leak of the police interim report of the probe…

Keystone Bank: Emerging whiz-kid on the banking block

Since the financial crisis that enveloped the global market a decade ago, the profitability and reputation of banks has been…

Senator Attai Aidoko Sir, legal quests or legislation?

Recently, I embarked on a journey to Ugbamaka lgah, the ancestral home of senator Attai Aidoko representing Kogi East in…

Fifth columnists in our recent history

Once upon a time a General took over the reigns of power in Nigeria. He was determined to straighten Nigeria…

APC, defecting senators and the challenge of history

Perhaps, the biggest issue the All Progressives Congress (APC) has to deal with is what is now known in the…

The coward called Godswill Akpabio

Those that do not have the courage of their convictions and that do not have the guts to stand against…

Security agencies, NASS and threats to Nigeria’s democracy

Democracy in Nigeria was brought under threat yet again when Nigerians woke up to the news of the siege laid…

Youth development: The ‘Itesiwaju’ Dimension

We are in that time of the year that the International Youth Day (IYD) is observed. August 12, every year,…

Health is more than the absence of disease: adequate nutrition is a critical part of the equation

When faced with a crisis, our natural reaction is to deal with its immediate threats. Ateka* came to the make-shift…
NAHCON says suspension of Max Air domestic operations by NCAA will not affect ongoing airlift of Nigerian hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia.

Hajj: Niger transports 1,095 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

The Niger Pilgrims Welfare Board on Monday said no fewer than 1,095 pilgrims had been transported to Saudi Arabia for…

Saraki The Father, The Son; Tinubu and The “Holy” Buhari

By Festus Adedayo It was sometime in 2001. The political temperature of Kwara State had reached a troubling zenith. The…

Lagos and the prospect of Water Transportation

Addressing the transportation and traffic challenges of a complex Mega city like Lagos has been a foremost concern of successive…

Boosting breastfeeding in Nigeria

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from August 1-7 to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around…

That Maitama’s advice to Buhari

By Muhammad Ajah Late Maitama Yusuf Sule was, indeed, a great Nigerian nationalistic compatriot. A two-time minister of the Federal…
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Nigerians look up to the Judiciary to save Democracy

The events of the past few days, in Imo and Benue States, have become worrisome, especially in relation to the…

How Osun APC voted for Continuity

At last, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola is the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election…

Lagos and the gains of Inclusive Governance

In spite of being cosmopolitan in outlook, Lagos has its fair share of rural communities. Approximately 12 percent of people…

Jakande: Celebrating a visionary leader at 89

The concept of leadership has always been of tremendous interest to classical thinkers as well as contemporary political and management…

The People’s Lawyer, Monday Ubani Is A Year Older 

of Awomukwu Village in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State. Though born in Olodi Apapa, Lagos, the celebrations in…

The unhealthy retention of ‘charms Plc’ by NBA for 2018 elections

The recent scandal involving the ICT provider and one of the Presidential candidates in the NBA 2018 election compelled Mr…

Do We Need More of Tinubu’s Tigers?

For a long time I wondered at the term “Asian Tigers”, whenever I come across it in different kinds of…

Berthing reforms at Nigeria’s ports, Hadiza Bala-Usman and the journey so far

For a country whose median age is 17.9 years, there is an obvious lack of adequate youth inclusion in Nigeria’s…

PMB at ICC: Proud to be Nigerian – Femi Adesina

I’ve seen him address the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Seen him speak at AU (African Union) summits.…

Russia 2018: At last, the ‘War’ is over

Amidst a most stunning ambiance, the 23rd edition of Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA, World Cup, tagged Russia 2018,…

DSO Nigeria: Beyond Devil’s Advocates

Freedom without responsibility continues to pose a great challenge to the realization of the full potentials of our democratic dispensation…

Fayose: In the End, A high-powered nothing

The people of the politically significant State of Ekiti have spoken against their Governor, outgoing governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, who…
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