INSIGHT – CAPPA is born
Mr. Akinbode Oluwafemi Mr. Wale Fatade. By Wale Fatade Yesterday, my friend of almost three decades, , took a bold step. Not one to be afraid, but dithering over the years on what some of…
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PERSPECTIVE – Retooling the Almajiri
Mr. Felix Oboagwina. By Felix Oboagwina Covering the transition programme of the Third Republic in the 1990s meant I travelled much. Prior to that time, I never crossed the River Niger Northwards, although Dad and…
OPINION – Gov. Uzodinma and the mortification of Tinubu, Oshiomhole, Amaechi, others
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State. By Thed.J. Agidi When on a Friday evening the news broke that the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, had just assented to the Bill repealing the Imo Governors and…
A Rape Story
By Ikechukwu Chukwudi She begins to call you father when her father tells her that where you are, good counsel can't be farther, She trusts in the wisdom of her mother, becoming more comfy in…
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OPINION – COVID-19: Can Africa afford lockdowns?
Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo. By Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR This piece summarizes my contribution to an African debate. From Johannesburg to Lagos, Cairo to Dakar, Kinshasa to Kigali, Nairobi to Accra, etc the debate on…
OPINION – BUHARI’S PHONY GALLANTRY: Tony Enahoro: A noble life of state pardons (2)
Late Chief Tony Enahoro, the Adolor of Esan land. By Peter Enahoro (This is the concluding part of this piece which was first published on Thursday on Buhari’s pardon for late Anthony Enahoro) That was…
Did God cause the coronavirus pandemic? If not, why did He allow it?
Dr. Richard Land. By Richard Land, Christian Post Executive Editor In the last month I have been asked with great frequency, “Did God cause the Coronavirus pandemic. If not, why did He allow it if…
We’ve paid toll before stepping on the road
Comrade Owei Lakemfa. By Owei Lakemfa There is a tradition in Nigeria to pay for services not rendered. Electricity companies refuse to provide pre-paid metres and bill you while supplying darkness. You are made to…
Okowa: 60 Garlands for an indefatigable performer
Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State. By Charles Aniagwu “Greatness lies not in ruling a people, it lies in being the cause of happiness in their lives.” ― Abhijit Naskar As Delta State Governor,…
Good Night Nigerians: A grisly narration of a visiting Nigerian family in Diaspora in the hands of cruel kidnappers
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's President and Commander-in-chief. It took me a long time of reflections to put this piece together. First, let me thank my husband for the emotional support, the counselling and for his belief…