News

Democracy thrives with a ruling party and vibrant opposition parties. This is why international laws made copious provisions for the protection of opposition parties and members as a vital requirement for the sustenance of democracy. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance Continue Reading

In July 2005, I was aboard an Egypt Air flight from Cairo to Lagos on my way from Saudi Arabia. As we approached the Nigerian air space, the pilot announced that we would be landing in Kano because the Lagos airport had been closed. An airplane had crash-landed and blocked Continue Reading

I watched with keen interest as Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated yet another committee, this time an Inter-ministerial Committee on Research and Innovation. The mandate? To transform Nigeria into a “trillion-dollar innovation economy” within a decade. Yes, you read that right – a trillion-dollar economy in 10 years. To be Continue Reading

“Tobs, why have you been avoiding me?” Rick asked quietly. I avoided his eyes, thinking of how I will talk myself out of a potentially dangerous situation. “Avoiding you, why would I do that? I have been busy that’s all,” I said breathlessly. “I looked up just to ascertain his Continue Reading

Bolstering a country’s global stature is not just a matter of image and pride. It is much deeper than that. It is a strategic necessity for countries that want and need to be more than bit by players in the global arena. As the post-World War II order continues to Continue Reading

Barr. Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has extended warm Easter greetings to the Christian community in Oyo State and across Nigeria, urging them to reflect on and emulate the virtues that the season represents. In a goodwill message, Agbaje said Easter is Continue Reading

Is it possible that some of the actions, and inactions, of the Governor of Borno State have helped within the last three years to breed some of the problems that led to his recent outburst and sense of alarm over the return of serious security challenges in the state? Was Continue Reading

Popular Fuji musician, Taye Currency, has disclosed how he lost ₦10 million, which he invested in the CBEX Ponzi scheme. The Fuji star, during a stage performance, revealed that some friends introduced the scheme to him on the 1st of April. He added that he invested ₦10 million from his Continue Reading

The Bible indicates clearly that The Lord Jesus Christ died literally. The Centurion and others, who were there (by the cross) when the death occurred (Luke 23:43-49) attested to the fact of His death. His death was also confirmed by the soldiers who killed Him (John 19:30-37). The flow of Continue Reading

Day by day I think deeply and un-deeply about this country: your country my country our country. I think about this country every blessed day and every un-blessed day – every second, every minute, every hour and hour. What do I see? What do I feel? What do I inhale? Continue Reading