Some days ago, the chief executive of the Humanists UK and president of Humanists International, Andrew Copson, posted on his LinkedIn page: “We’re so lucky to live in a country where at least most people are confident to be honest about their beliefs”. He was commenting on the nonreligious nature of the current...
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Right now, the Yorubas must have to build a leadership that honours their legacy. Again, remember the treaty that ended the Kiriji War, which sparked a rebirth in learning and progressive thinking! This led to a thirst for education, resulting in an explosion of investments in community scholarships,...
President Bola Tinubu has, from a completely unexpected angle, offered something unifying of Nigerians. It is last Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to the local government councils as a tier of government in the country. Hitherto, state governors have, for whatever reasons, pocketed local governments by...
One of the biggest problems confronting several major cities in the country today is the severity of youth redundancy and the resulting impact on the social setup. The situation is far more serious in cities where hitherto functioning factories which were engaging many capable youths into remunerative employment...
Web:: https://yashuaib.com/2024/07/ilorin-princess-kano-queen/ _*Part 1: Politicising Emirate of Kano*_ Recently, there were rumours that some individuals and groups had been hired to tarnish the reputation of the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, and his family, especially his wife, Nana Maryam from Ilorin, who shared his life for 54 years...
Are you thinking about selling your property in Nigeria? Or maybe you just want to make your home look better and more valuable? Either way, renovating your property can be a smart move. In this article, we’ll explore different types of renovations that work well in Nigeria and...
Terrorists, bandits, and killer herdsmen have since declared war on Nigeria. Coming to terms with this situation is necessary for a better response and more workable strategies. The form of war the country is currently experiencing is asymmetric warfare, which involves deep psychological issues. To begin with, conventional...
ECOWAS has held countless high-level meetings, including regular and extraordinary summits by regional leaders on peace and security issues since the renewed military incursions in politics in the politically restive West African region in 2020. The Abuja summit on Sunday 7th July is no exception. On Saturday 6th July, ahead...
Available records show that the first public electricity generation took place at Pearl Street Station in New York in 1882 and that electricity generation in Nigeria began in Lagos in 1886. Therefore, one can safely say that this year marks the 142nd anniversary of commercial electricity globally. It also...
By LEO IGWE – The impression that all chaplains must be clerics or faith leaders persists in the minds of many people. A person from a no faith tradition who aspires to be a chaplain is easily accused of acting religious. Faith in god or belief in the supernatural...
We are in a time of pronounced change of thinking in a positive direction in Nigeria after decades of misadventures. To support this change, we must focus on the key policies and drivers of reform in order to assist them in their endeavours. A crucial aspect of this...
All it has taken to expose the porous underbelly of American democracy is one bad debate night by an 81 year old incumbent president. President Joe Biden fared poorly in his first CNN debate for this election season. A combination of cold, jet lag and old age...
“Welcome, Sir!” chorused the small gathering of guys seated at the door of the Barber’s shop, as I stopped in front of Ade’s salon. He is my regular barber. At his shop, I maintain this Saturday ritual in preparation for Sunday church service and the coming week. “Come in!...
Only politicians and their supporters numbed by greed and insensitivity to human suffering, and (there are many in Africa), did not anticipate the “Youth Revolt” of 25 June 2024 in Kenya. But this appears to be the beginning of a renewed “people power” revolution against bad governance, even though...
With a youth summit, the Southeast Governors’ Forum (SEGOF), led by Senator Uche Ekwunife, is realigning itself. Aware that a country that ignores its youth is not prepared for a beautiful future, the body is fundamentally refocusing on the youths of the zone, setting its sights on leadership,...
Between Nairobi’s glamorous city centre and its surrounding inner city slums of tin shacks and shanties, democracy and good governance have been shocked into a rude awakening. Central Nairobi is the abode of fancy five star hotels, conference centres, ornate government offices and parliament buildings. If you...
Meaning of FGN Bond An FGN (Federal Government of Nigeria) Bond is a debt security issued by the Nigerian government to raise funds from the public. These bonds are considered low-risk investments as they are backed by the government’s credit. Investors purchase FGN Bonds with the expectation of...
Could the soil of Africa be developing an unstoppable malaise that will transform our continent from an innocent victim of climate change into its main driver? It seems the answer may be yes. For we might be sitting on a ticking carbon bomb. African soil is degrading ever faster,...
It has been widely acknowledged that the lack of a maintenance culture is a major factor in Nigeria’s underdevelopment. When the government spends scarce resources to build infrastructure such as roads and public buildings and then leaves them to rot over time, the developmental goals associated with such...
One of the promises of President Bola Tinubu as he pursues his Renewed Hope agenda is to scale up productive activities in agriculture. Many experts are with the President on this. They argue that one of the most effective ways to boost food security and tame consumer...