Afolabi Samuel Odunayo With the restoration of the old national anthem and its replacement of the popular but military government-signed national verse, one would think the country has already signed into law a relief song that is singing the economic freedom which the average Nigerians need right now. But it is quite startling that only…
Acutely, Nigeria under democracy has not gotten anything reasonable to compare under the military. Most of Nigerians are old enough to be sign-posts of history. Likewise, we have written documents that serve as histories. In all these, we see clearly how Nigeria is becoming a failed nation in the course of democracy. Seriously, this is…
Nigeria, has gained recognition for its high levels of prayerfulness. Recent studies have revealed that Nigeria ranks second among the most prayerful countries in the world, just behind Afghanistan. Additionally, Nigeria also ranks second in terms of the correlation between prayer and corruption, as well as prayer and terrorism. These rankings shed light on our…
Time is the most precious thing in life as real identity, differences, relevance, wickedness and the host alike are deeply reviewed and regulated in the course of time observations. That is why, no one is intelligent and smart enough to erase dividends of time against daily engagements. When time hasn’t met it fate, someone…
Nigeria’s diverse population consists of over 250 ethnic groups – each with its own languages, cultures and traditions. The country’s colonial past, particularly under British rule, led to the drawing of artificial borders that often did not align with the pre-existing ethnic and tribal divisions. This laid the ground work for potential conflicts and tensions….
The hearts of many family members, protégés, mentees, friends, bussiness associates and well-wishers are still filled with grief over the death of former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN). His death was a great loss to his family, the people of Ondo State, particularly sons and daughters of Owo and Nigeria as…
By Christian ABURIME Life is a cyclical phenomenon, and death is part of its revolving reality. The recent burial of Pa Simeon Nwankwo Soludo, (Akukananwa I), father of Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, marked a revolution and a pivotal change in burial ceremonies! Aside insisting on a simple, dignified ceremony in…
By Ariyo Awonuga The Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu has been on sick bed for some months now. Earlier this year, he spent three months in Germany to seek medical attention but still didn’t get better when he returned. On arrival, He landed in Oyo state and hasn’t been able to step foot…
Among the off-cycle elections that were held in Nigeria over the weekend, the Kogi governorship election appears to be the most surprising based on the results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Before now, the election in the state has always been between the All Progressive Congress and People Democratic Party (PDP);…
A Political Merchant Called Fani-Kayode By Hon. Okoro Uchenna Kalu Political merchandising is not new, but it has been elevated to an art by a few of which Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode is primus inter pares. As the merchant that he is, he sells his wares to where he thinks there is much profit to make…
