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Why Awolowo did not make West secede

On May 1, 1967 at a meeting of Leaders of thought of Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo made the following…

Does God Change His Mind?

By Femi Aribisala We who were once his enemies are now his friends. One of the seemingly difficult questions arising…
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu

The Calculus Of South West Politics

The pre-independence days were full of self-determination from Nigerians. The champion of the struggles was Hubert Macaulay who formed the…

On Sanwo-Olu’s eventful one day in office

By Tayo Ogunbiyi For the new kid on the block in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, it was, indeed,…
Daddy Freeze

Timi Dakolo & Daddy Freeze: Touch not my Anointed?

Yes, there are super fake pastors, false prophets, strange spiritualties and all unrighteousness, but there is no ministry of criticism…

[LISTEN] 10 Ways to Destroy a Nation Without War

Michael Cross, author of “The Destiny of Our Past,” the "Freedom from Conscience" book series and host of UCY's "Unlock…

Education made the difference – Sunday Oliseh

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Education made the difference
The frequency of road accidents in Nigeria worrisome - Buhari

10 Things Buhari Will Have to Deal With in 2nd Term

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari officially begins his second and final term on Wednesday following his re-election in February.

Abiola Ajimobi: A Portrait 

This biography, Abiola Ajimobi: Architect and Builder of Modern Oyo State, is not just a story of how Governor Ajimobi…

In the spirit of Sapele!

By Hope Eghagha There are situations or times in which a town or city stamps its imprimatur, positive and/or negative,…

Why most Governors are against Local Government Financial Autonomy 

If Nigerian governors were transparent in the utilization of Local government allocations by bringing development to the grassroots, President Muhammadu…

Ihedioha: Remember Your Cap

Your Excellency, Honourable Emeka Ihedioha, on 29 May, you shall be addressed as the Executive Governor of Imo State, but…

Lagos and the coming rains

In Lagos, a few days back, the heavens opened and it rained profoundly. If the enormity of the recent rainfall…

Dealing with rising wave of suicide

Recent happenings across the country show that there is an alarming upsurge in incidence of suicide. Usually, Nigerians are considered…

Obasanjo: We Need National Meeting To Settle Nigeria’s National Identity

By Olusegun Obasanjo My Lord Bishop, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, if you ask me and if I am permitted to……

Role Of Legislature In Enhancing Financial Autonomy For State Parliament, State Judiciary

By Mudashiru Obasa   INTRODUCTION Democracy is all about ensuring popular participation and control of the process of government. Since…

PMB’s second term: Ain’t no stopping us now, we’re on the move

Those who were young (men-about-town) in the 80s will remember the 1979 hit track by McFadden & Whitehead, titled Ain't…

Dapo Olorunyomi: The Courage and the Struggle

By Jibrin Ibrahim Dapsy has always argued, worked for and demonstrated that the answer to authoritarianism was to be found…

Nigerians and the Craze for Titles

By Babatope Babalobi A notable trait of most Nigerians irrespective of ethnic group, religious persuasion, academic achievement, and social strata…
JAMB

JAMB: Getting It Right At A Great Cost

By Zainab Suleiman Okino JAMB could well have received kudos from many quarters after the painstaking weeding process and institutionalising…

The Influence of the Kanuri On Buhari

At present, prominent Kanuris very close to the president are his chief of staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, a former banker;…

Leah Sharibu’s Ordeal

By Dele Agekameh No matter what happens, Leah Sharibu has already conquered her captors in the eyes of the world,…

Four Things Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Means to Nigeria

Not many people know what Prof. Yemi Osinbajo really means to Nigerians and how he has impacted the lives of…
Nigerian passport

How to get a Nigerian passport within one week without paying a bribe

Many Nigerians go through a painful, dysfunctional and extortionate process when they try to obtain an international passport.

The two faces of the Church: Between Spiritual Deviltry and Spiritual Revolution 

Whenever I criticize the Church, I don't do it because I hate the church. I do it because of my…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed, government image making and matters arising

On Nov. 11, 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari swore Alhaji Lai Mohammed in as the Minister of Information and Culture to,…

The Manipulation of Religion in Nigeria

By Binzak Azeez Religious concept is a dogmatic philosophy. It is a body of teachings and prescribed norms in supplication…

The Positive Role Of Information Communication Technologies In The Newsroom

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been associated with the heightened incidence of fake and sensational news, which in turn…

History beckons as June 12 becomes Democracy Day in Nigeria

After 27 years struggle, great history was recorded recently when the National Assembly ratified June 12 as Democracy Day in…

Sadness, depression, suicide and the need for a close-knit fellowship

When people like me write about the failure and imperfections of the church system, some people won't bother to look…
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