My brother and friend Emeka Duru, a member of the reverred Nze na Ozo fraternity in Orlu, Imo state, said in the title of his article...
“I hope your daughter is safe” “We thank God. We are all fine. But which of my daughters do you have in mind?” “The one in...
Nigeria’s economic policies often feel like trying to fix a leaking roof by locking the doors. With inflation skyrocketing, the naira losing value, and everyday goods...
The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed claims that Russian forces were responsible for shooting down an Azerbaijani Airlines passenger jet, which crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25,...
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia are embarking on a transformative journey to redefine their economic narratives. Historically, both nations have relied heavily on crude oil as the...
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There has been no contest, at least not in the last 20 years, about the most opaque government corporation in Nigeria. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation...
It is a new day and a new beginning in Ghana today, January 7, as the country today celebrates the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama...
In today’s world, countries face tough challenges like rising debts and changing currencies. For Nigeria, these issues are especially urgent, as a significant portion of its...
Fuel prices in Nigeria are making life tougher for many, especially low-income earners. With a minimum wage of ₦70,000, workers struggle to afford basic needs as...
The year is almost over. The year 2024 is ending. In different parts of the world the countdown has begun, with elaborate fireworks heralding the beginning...
DO not ask me whether I am now also among the prophets as was curiously inquired of someone else in the Good Book. This shock of...
During difficult times, leaders must demonstrate care, humility, and good timing. For example, after Hurricane Katrina, U.S. President George W. Bush faced criticism for being slow...
Kidnapping in Nigeria is a crisis that has shaken lives, shattered businesses, and destabilized communities. In 2018, the abduction of 110 Dapchi schoolgirls shocked the nation,...
It will get worse before it gets worse’. That was the title of my article published here and in other newspapers on November 21, 2023, six...
It was a conversation I had with a close friend that set me on the path to writing this article. We were discussing the stampede that...
Economic planning in Nigeria has always been a tricky balancing act. Leaders come with big promises and bold plans, and President Bola Tinubu’s 2025 budget proposal...
SYRIA is an enigma. It has always been from ancient times including the era preceding the writing of the Holy Bible by some inspired persons. We...
Two major meetings were held over the weekend that just passed that have implications for the future of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),...
Kemi Badenoch’s rise to become the leader of Britain’s Conservative Party is nothing short of remarkable. As a British-Nigerian politician, her achievements shine as a beacon...
Imagine this: If Timi Akpor of Truth TV, known for his outspoken views, makes a bold statement criticising a politician’s handling of a public crisis, the...
Nigeria’s move to a cashless economy is a tremendous change, offering more convenience and easier ways to manage money. At the center of this shift are...
For more than a decade, Syria has been torn apart by war. Its cities lie in ruins, millions of people have been displaced, and the country...
WE will do the unusual in our discourse today. We will copiously quote Nigeria’s president, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his address to a university convocation...
There seems to be an emerging pattern in some of the major elections conducted in Africa so far, hinting at an emergent character of democracy in...
Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest economies, yet much of its valuable resources—like oil, cassava, and leather—are sold as raw materials. These raw products are then...
Picture this: it’s Thanksgiving. The cameras are snapping, people are laughing, and there you are, standing next to a turkey. With a quick signature, you save...
OLAYEMI Cardoso is the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). I was made to understand that he came to the job with intimidating credentials....
“Bros, I dey hail oh” “I dey greet. What’s up?” “We couldn’t finish our gist last week. But since then, so much has happened. That is...
The choruses on every Nigerian’s lip are “Tinubu administration is bad”, “he should not have removed fuel subsidy without plans for the masses” and “There is...
Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu, is making bold moves on the global stage, and France seems to be the belle of the ball. Tinubu recently secured...
Nigeria stands at a turning point, facing significant fiscal hurdles while pursuing ambitious economic objectives. To address these challenges, the government has leaned on external financial...
THERE are too many things wrong with the regime of Nigeria’s president, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu. For 18 months since the advent of the administration, it...
“I hear that the National Assembly has approved the external borrowing of a $2.2 billion for the Tinubu administration to address the fiscal deficit in the...
Northern States are gradually losing significant portion of their shares of FAAC allocation, which is undoubtedly the biggest source of their revenue. From Local Government Funds,...
Nigeria’s government plans to borrow another $2.2 billion to help finance the national budget, sparking a heated debate. Is this a bold step toward progress or...
Nigeria is buzzing with young energy. With more than half of its population under 30, the country is full of bright, ambitious, and tech-savvy youth ready...
The battle of the Ondo state Gubernatorial election 2024 has been won and lost, with Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa emerging as the new Governor-elect: 1. 757 million...
“Soso onye nzuzu bu onye na-amagh mgbe ekechara nku ukwa”. Only a fool would not know when the bazaar is over. I used to have a...
Debt is when someone borrows money and promises to pay it back later. Countries also borrow money, but the way this works can be very different...
Here’s something wild to think about: back in 2000, 2,000 naira could get you a whole bag of rice. Today? That same 2,000 naira wouldn’t even...
“As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day,...
ALHAJI Bola Ahmed Tinubu violently shook and severely unsettled the national economy in the first few hours after he assumed office eighteen months ago. That of...
Democracy is popularly defined as “the government of the people by the people and for the people”. Citizens are at the heart of democracy in that...
Today I am mourning, but this too shall favour me—Donald Trump’s victory and Kamala Harris’s loss carry lessons for us all. She joined the race just...
Mosun Belo-Olusoga. I am Tamramat: The Fruit of God’s Mercy, 2024, 247 pp. “EVERYTHING HAPPENS IN accordance with God’s plan and just as ordained by Him....
HE pictures match. Perfectly. Whenever freelance and hardened criminals released their kidnapped victims, those fortunate victims looked haggered, jaded, famished, hungry, disorganised, disoriented, and generally forlorn....
“Bros how you dey oh” “Omo, body still dey inside cloth. We dey push am.” How for do? Man no die, man no leave one place,...
I fondly recall my time at Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School in Osun State, specifically from 1979/80 to 1982/83. This period stands out due to the Unity Party...
Today, October 22, is the day that has been set aside by the Supreme Court of Nigeria for the hearing and the consolidation of the suit...
THERE are two things that are almost certain to happen on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – one is election, including for the president of the United...
