One does not need to write too many words to signify the essence of the gem named Azuh Arinze. He has all on his own written himself into the consciousness of our epoch with words of wisdom that belie his…
Kris Oziofu Ekuafeh-Ero set to present ‘Rhythms of Resilience’ in Lagos
Kris Oziofu Ekuafeh-Ero is gearing up to captivate readers worldwide with her debut literary work, “Rhythms of Resilience,” set for release at The Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Ekuafeh-Ero, a renowned stress expert and the Founder…
*Banditry: Newly married butcher killed in Niger market attack (DailyTrust)*Palliatives: 2 Nasarawa varsity students die in stampede, 23 hospitalised (Channels)
Banditry: Newly married butcher killed in Niger market attack (DailyTrust) A newlywed man, identified as Sani, was among 21 persons shot dead by bandits who invaded a weekly market in Madaka, an agrarian community in Rafi Local Government Area of…
How and why budget padding has been a perennial crisis and solution — Magnus Onyibe
Outraged senators at the plenary on Tuesday, March 12, literally pounced on their colleague, ranking Senator Abdul Ningi, who has been a lawmaker for the past 24 years, 17 of which he has served as a senator after being a…
Coups all over the continent — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Coups and earthquakes! Foreign journalists from America and Britain who covered Africa back in the day never tired on writing headline stories on coups and earthquakes in Africa. There is no point to be gained denying the hard news that…
In the loving memory of Mama Rose Osovbakhia Braimah (1937-2023) — Ehi Braimah
When death comes (and it will surely come), we do not have a choice in the matter. Death is inevitable, and because we are mere mortals, we cannot fight back. Even when we do, due to advances in medical science,…
Rangers International @ 54 — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
When the Nigeria-Biafra war ended in January 1970, there was gloom in Igboland. Even as the then Head of State General Yakubu Gowon made the famous announcement of “No Victor, No Vanquished”, the vanquished ones knew themselves as they sauntered…
Presidency fumes, tackles Obasanjo over democracy comment
The Presidency, on Monday, blamed former President Olusegun Obasanjo for the current state of Nigeria’s democracy. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who spoke to The PUNCH, noted that the democracy the country currently…
*2 bodies recovered, 4 rescued in Lagos boat mishap (Channels)*Judiciary now something else — Retiring Supreme Court Justice (Vanguard)
2 bodies recovered, 4 rescued in Lagos boat mishap (Channels) The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it recovered two bodies of victims on board a capsized boat crossing from Olorunsogo to Isawo on Friday. The rescue service in…
The return of Abacha via his bagman — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It is no fake news that General Sani Abacha’s bagman has returned to the Nigerian cabinet to take charge of the budget. It is all in line with the fact that even in death Abacha keeps donating cool and hot…