By VIVIANNE IHEKWEAZU (Lead Writer) – The year 2023 began with much hope and anticipation for the country. It was a year of transition, and every transition brings hope for a brighter future. The presidential elections that took place in February 2023 was tightly fought and left a lot...
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The raging war between Israel and Hamas will not end before tomorrow’s Christmas is over. The unfortunate war has instead yielded two principal casualties: the first is the nativity festivals of Christmas which have made Bethlehem a favourite destination for Christian pilgrims. Home to the historic shrines...
As the world embarks on a new year, the enthusiasm for in-person events is palpable. After facing limitations and uncertainties, people are eager to reconnect, learn, and celebrate together. This article delves into the evolving landscape of event monetization, offering insights and strategies for individuals and businesses looking...
In my adopted home state of Rivers, they do not “play” politics. They wage bitter “fights” over politics. Political outcomes are more of spoils of murky wars than victories of democratic rituals. While the contest for power and supremacy rages, instruments of violence are fair. People are killed routinely....
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Bauchi State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Rifkatu Yakubu, on Tuesday commissioned a block of two classrooms constructed by a serving corps member in the state. Speaking while commissioning the project which was constructed at the Gudum Hausawa Primary...
The holiday season is not only a time for celebration and festivities but also a peak period for shopping, both online and offline. In Nigeria, the dynamics of holiday shopping have evolved over the years, influenced by changing consumer behavior, technological advancements, and economic factors. As we delve into...
Spinach has been considered since ancient times as a food with functional properties that support health maintenance. It is of high nutritional value with large content of folates vitamins A, C, and K and minerals such as iron, magnesium and manganese. It paves way for a substantial contribution to their...
The size of President Tinubu’s delegation to the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai has raised a bit of dust. On closer examination, I think it was unnecessary noise based on incomplete understanding of the president’s sense of mission. In these matters, context is everything. There is a sense in...
When Henry Alfred Kissinger turned 100 on 27th May this year, I wrote this tribute in salute to a man who is undisputedly the greatest statesman and diplomatic centurion of the 20th and perhaps even the 21st century. I reproduce here a slightly amended version of that tribute as the world salutes...
In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, staying ahead requires more than just understanding your target audience—it demands a profound comprehension of the very tools they use to explore the online realm. In this expansive guide, we delve into the transformative realm of search intelligence and unveil its potential...
Olive fruit is a stone fruit. It is like most stone fruit aren’t eaten directly from the tree due to the presence of oleoresin. Oleoresin is a bitter compound that is removed by bringing/salting, fermentation and acidification. Table olives are olives ready to be eaten as opposed to olives used for...
After the first six months in office, the Bola Tinubu presidency has spent enough time to acquire a definable footprint and an evolving identity. It now has a character, style and flavor. There is no point rehashing what names people of the street have started calling the new...
In a globalized economy, businesses are constantly seeking avenues for expansion and sustainable growth. For enterprises in Africa, one strategy that holds immense potential is venturing into the realm of export. This article explores the various dimensions of exporting as a catalyst for not just business expansion but...
The kingdom which is being referred to here is the Kingdom of the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Every king enjoys preeminence in his Kingdom and he has the authority to establish a government or a rulership that portrays his vision and mission. Going straight to...
Honey is sweet fluid produced by honeybee using the nectar of flowering plants. There are about over 300 hundred varieties of honey which vary in colour or /and flavor. Honey contains mostly sugar as well as mixed amino acids, vitamins and minerals, iron zinc, and antioxidant. Honey, which is...
An academic colleague and close friend in an American university asked me to contribute some thoughts to a faculty discussion platform on the changing face of journalism especially as reflected in the interplay between legacy and social media as well as the interface between ‘fake news’ and factual...
A young lawyer colleague of mine at The Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts (TAS) called me in despair a few days ago during the night. In a One-Chance robbery, his sister had been taken hostage. I called up two top contacts in the police to pass...
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the principal opposition party, should have had the simplest time winning the Nigerian presidential election in 2023. Muhammadu Buhari’s unprecedentedly bad and divisive leadership served as a powerful campaign against the All Progressives Congress, APC. To effortlessly retake control of the centre, the...
One of the most beloved and treasured natural nutrients from African continent is the Shea nut that is rich in vitamins and minerals to aid health and wellness in the human body. These little nuts have been used for centuries and are now being studied for their health and...
As a political destination, Rivers State never ceases to excite and intrigue. It is capable of infinite political possibilities and great drama. In just one day this past week, the state gravitated from order to near anarchy and back into tenuous normalcy. Any one who has studied its political...