Christ’s resurrection: Fact, fiction, myth or reality
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
Nigeria the ugly
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
NBC’s ban on ‘Tell Your Papa’ beyond free speech
Perhaps the most telling moment in the National Broadcasting Commission’s ban of rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s track, “Tell Your Papa” is its acknowledgement that the song was already trending on social media. If they knew that many of us had already listened to the song, and we have almost endless means Continue Reading
Beyond The President
There are two perspectives from which the apparent lopsidedness of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointments can be understood.There is the power politics perspective and there is the federalism compliant dimension. The emergent casus belli between the President and the custodians of the Northern Muslim electorate devolves on this lapse. It Continue Reading
2027: One office, many gladiators
The 2027 general election may still be a long way off, but the political atmosphere is already heating up, with politicians vying to succeed President Bola Tinubu. This is typical of Nigerian politics. Electioneering never seems to end; it transitions seamlessly from one election cycle to another, with little respite Continue Reading
2027: One office, many gladiators
The 2027 general election may still be a long way off, but the political atmosphere is already heating up, with politicians vying to succeed President Bola Tinubu. This is typical of Nigerian politics. Electioneering never seems to end; it transitions seamlessly from one election cycle to another, with little respite Continue Reading
Student loan scheme and the emerging sabotage
One of the policies of the present administration that is so far impactful but quietly and systematically executed is the student loan scheme. This scheme was launched by the federal government in May, 2024 with the basic aim of assisting indigent students to meet their financial obligations by way of Continue Reading
Psychology of civil demonstrators and protesters
Whenever there is notice of civil unrest or civil demonstration or protest. Newspapers and magazines are always on alert. So, News Editors usually depends on both the crime reporter and the political reporter for the news. Reason being that every aspect of the coverage must be on his table to Continue Reading
Kano: One town, two Emirs
The Kano emirate is one of the oldest in Nigeria, having come into being in 1805 when it was formed after the Fulani Jihad. The emirate had been ruled by various emirs including Ado Bayero who is arguably the longest ruling emir having been on the throne for over 50 Continue Reading
Nigeria in age of economic reset
The bounty winds have changed course. Across oceans and continents, the pillars of the old world buckle under the weight of new contradictions. Power is roaringly shifting, as nations once constrained by historic fetters jostle for inadequate pickings. Does Nigeria stand a chance in the unfolding world order? What are Continue Reading