Written by Rate this post One of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about dear our country by those in the diaspora is on insecurity. My general answer has always been that the state of our insecurity is not as bad as what it is being orchestrated to be. While it is a vague answer, deliberately so, … Continue reading “One step forward, two steps backward? By Muyiwa Adetiba”
Rate this post An associate once claimed that Senator Godswill Akpabio initially aspired to be a comedian before fate and fortune nudged him toward law and eventually politics. If that early ambition ever existed, one might argue that the comedic streak never entirely left him. As presiding officer of the Senate, he often peppers proceedings with humour, … Continue reading “Two new absurdities of the Akpabio Senate, by Emmanuel Aziken”
Rate this post Today is St. Valentine’s Day. St. Valentine’s Day is an elephant. There are varied accounts of its origin and how people view the day. Many people see it as a day of romance and love. But what is romance and what is love? The definitions and views are divergent. That is partly why I … Continue reading “The Elephant Called St. Valentine’s Day, by Francis Ehwerido”
Rate this post A coalition of big-time hustlers has christened itself a movement. Their motivation is thinly veiled. They will channel their aggression toward the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. To dress up the enterprise, they chose a catchy name. Tinubu became “City Boy.” Pa Tinubu will surely welcome any residual boyishness young people can credit him … Continue reading “The City Boy Of Abegistan, by Ugoji Egbujo”
Rate this post … Demands urgent crackdownBy Chioma Obinna No fewer than 573 new and emerging nicotine products, many designed and marketed to attract young Nigerians have flooded the country’s retail and digital spaces in just three months, exposing what health advocates described as dangerous loopholes in Nigeria’s tobacco control laws. In a new report … Continue reading “Over 573 new nicotine products flood Nigerian market – CAPPA”
Rate this post By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has lauded the Bank of Industry (BOI) for disbursing a historic N636 billion to businesses in 2025, describing the feat as the institution’s highest annual lending performance and a clear indicator that ongoing economic reforms are strengthening Nigeria’s development finance architecture. The President said … Continue reading “Tinubu hails BOI’s N636bn disbursement as reforms supercharge Nigeria’s economy”
Rate this post British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing star, Anthony Joshua, has paid a personal tribute to two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, by tattooing their names on his body following their deaths in a car accident in Ogun State last December. The tribute was revealed by London-based Fulham Tattoo, which shared … Continue reading “Anthony Joshua honours late friends with tattoos after Ogun crash”
Rate this post Atletico Madrid hammered Copa del Rey holders Barcelona 4-0 on Thursday in the first leg of their semi-final clash. After an Eric Garcia own goal sent Diego Simeone’s side ahead early on, Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez struck to give Atletico a landslide lead by half-time. Barca defender Garcia was … Continue reading “Lookman scores as Atletico thrash Barca 4-0 in Copa semi-final first leg”
Rate this post Arsenal missed the chance to extend their Premier League lead to six points as Brentford rattled the Gunners in a 1-1 draw on Thursday to give Manchester City hope in the title race. Noni Madueke headed the leaders in front on the hour mark, but the Bees were well worthy of at … Continue reading “Arsenal offer Man City PL title hope with Brentford draw”
Rate this post By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Some pensioners in Osun State under the aegis of 2011/2012 Retired Public Servants Association in Osun State have disclosed that their group would resist attempt by former governor Rauf Aregebesola to return to power through back door. The group disclosed this after holding a peaceful protest against alleged … Continue reading “Pensioners vow to stop Aregebesola from returning to govt”