Death is never an easy visitor to accept, and Okwadike’s passing—whom I have known closely since 2001—is certainly not one of those occasions. It all began with the first annual lecture organised by the Oganiru Friends, a group of young Igbo professionals. The theme was: “Reawakening the Igbo...
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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR. Fellow Nigerians, Christmas is a special time of the year for all of us. For Christians, this time of the year marks the birth of Jesus Christ and celebrates...
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...
It is no longer news that the debate on climate change is among the most presently discussed topics on the earth’s surface. Making this perceived climate change challenge look alluring was the recent news report that to tackle the problems, the World Bank Group has committed about $70...
In advanced democracies where strong institutions combine with law-backed systems to define the essential character of government, the rights of the communities of persons are protected. People rest assured of the ability and obligation of government to take care of their interests within the framework of the...
Each passing day brings to mind the fact that it is not politics, but politicians that ply the trade with neither ideologies nor people-interest reputation, are the real problem of Nigeria as a country. There are equally reasons to believe that despite its inability to promote social justice,...
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...
Dear Clem Agba, I am not one of your supporters. In fact, I am among those who hold strongly the view that Edo North should not, at this time, vie for the gubernatorial position because they have benefited too much at the expense of Edo Central. But your visit...
By YUSHAU A. SHUAIB It was on the platform of the Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) that intellectuals, business people and retired public functionaries debated which one performed better between the military regime of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) and the civilian administration of General Muhammadu Buhari. While...
Similar to the recent news report that late Julius Kambarage Nyerere, first President of the new state of Tanzania, whose canonization plan for sainthood by the catholic community in Tanzania, is currently in top gear, comparable media reports on Friday, 15th December, 2023, indicates that the Association of Resident...
Lagos State, Nigeria, is a bustling metropolis known for its vibrant culture and economic opportunities. As the population continues to grow, so does the need for housing and infrastructure development. However, before embarking on any construction project in Lagos, it is crucial to understand and adhere to the...
In the first part of this write-up, we saw how in 1983, the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), afraid of defeat, capitalised on Shehu Shagari’s perceived likeability and reversed the election timetable and started with a vote for the president. They relied on what they christened...
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....
On Sunday December 10, 2023, Nigeria joined other countries across the globe to celebrate Human Rights Day (HRD), a ritual of the sort celebrated annually around the world on 10 December every year. Historically, the date was chosen to honor the United Nation General Assembly’s adoption and proclamation,...
The previous night I had a puzzling dream. My phone slipped out of my grasp and shattered to smithereens. I observed pieces of the phone that I had no idea existed strewn all around me, indicating that the damage was beyond repair. I awoke with a start; realising...
When an American author, Chris Fussell, wrote that “in any bureaucracy, there’s a natural tendency to let the system become an excuse for inaction,” he was not being sarcastic. He wrote with the conviction that stiff bureaucracy, like the Nigerian variant, is stultifying. The recent disclosure by the...
It was shocking and difficult for me to come to terms with the reality of the news, about the death of a personified news character, in person of Aisha Bello Mustapha. Why won’t I be shocked to the marrow? when a few days ago my cell phone rang....
I featured on an Arise TV Program, last month, where I “advertised” myself as a gubernatorial aspirant in search of a godfather that will help me achieve my gubernatorial aspiration in Edo state, and make me the democratically elected governor of the state come 2024. My interviewer laughed...
I do not know how to start this Tribute. Still, I have to do it; and it’s to Temitope Adeniran Ademakinwa who died on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Ademakinwa died at the age of 62, leaving behind a 97-year-old mother, an elder brother and a daughter. During...