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A case for Edo charter of equity

By Sufuyan Ojeifo The legislative cum political absurdity that is going on in Edo state in which the Speaker of the House of...

And Diezani dazzles…By Sufuyan Ojeifo

Since I read the exposé by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the looted public funds that have so far been...

Some lessons from America By Sufuyan Ojeifo

I am a bushman. And, I make no pretensions about it. I do not mean that I am a supporter of former President...

Of herbal healing, spirituality and public health By Reuben Abati

  The other week, July 20 to be precise, I was the reviewer of an important book on herbal healing. Herbal healing is...

Sagay’s gobbledygook By Sufuyan Ojeifo

I read the news report credited to the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, Professor Itse Sagay (SAN), wherein he called for stiff...

It is Time for Lai Mohammed to Stop Talking And Start Communicating. Seriously.

By Abayomi Omotayo Preamble This is for all the current opposition parties who may one day become the ruling party. A vociferous spokesperson...

Oniha: New Era Begins At DMO

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he economy of Nigeria is set to be exposed to a fresh chapter of growth and development that will be as challenging as...

Of ‘Principalities’ And Leadership

By Jeromi-Mario Utomi  It was memorable and engraved in my heart till today. I therefore, still remember it as if it happened yesterday....

Three Things The Lekki-VI Flood Says About Nigeria

By Abayomi G. Omotayo My good thoughts are with all the victims of flooding in Nigeria over the weekend. Sadly, lives were lost in...

The ‘Evans’ in us

By Jerome-Mario Utomi Kyari is the man of the moment and he deserves it. He is in the limelight and the’ light’ may...

The Nnamdi Kanu phenomenon By Reuben Abati

The most discussed subject in Nigeria today is what is called “restructuring” and indeed so popular is this subject that it has attracted...

Buhari and the Hausa Language By Reuben Abati

  “Baba just fall my hand! Ha, wetin.” “Which Baba?” “Baba Bubu, the President of all Nigeria.” “In the spirit of this season,...

Buhari And The Marabouts By Reuben Abati

“Have you read Lauretta Onochie’s latest post?”  “Lauretta. Lauretta. Who is she?” “She is a social media assistant at the Presidency. She shoots...