I do not believe that the president of any country will deliberately wreck everything. Their problem may be arrogance or ignorance – or arrogance in ignorance. Or, they may be worshipping wrong gods or feeding their gods with what they…
In every sector–entertainment industry inclusive–that involves visibility and profit making, the role of public relations (PR) cannot be over-emphasized. But then, with PR comes an evil side of how it can sometimes overshadow the quality of the content pushed down…
On October 29, 1974, the Nigerian Ministry of Defence, through the Ministry of External Affairs, wrote to Nigerian missions and embassies abroad that it wanted to buy tonnes of cement to build barracks for its post-civil war armed forces of…
“What is the State?” Louis Blanc, politician and historian in 19th century France, asks himself. He answers: “The State, under democratic rule, is the power of all the people, served by their elect; it is the reign of liberty. “The…
He was calm and unruffled. He sat on the high table with the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyode. Hon. Justice Latifat Okunnu and Prof Adele Jinadu sat close to him. For many of his…
Preparatory to his exit from power last year, President Muhammadu Buhari warned all of us to let him be after office: “Nobody should ask me to come and give any evidence in any court; otherwise whoever it is, he will…
By Halima Layeni | As we commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, it is crucial to acknowledge that the fight to end such violence requires the active involvement of men. Men occupy significant leadership positions in society.…
By Lasisi Olagunju | Where witches contend and exchange punches, mere men do not stand by to watch. But part of the job of a journalist is to see and report; sometimes he runs commentaries on bouts – not minding…
By Rotimi Olawale | Today, H.E. Nyesom Wike, alongside 44 other ministers, was sworn in at the Banquet Hall at the State House. Mr Wike becomes the first Southerner to become Minister of the Federal Capital Territory in the fourth…
By Halima Layeni | For many decades, resilient women and girls who have survived abuse have been leading the charge against violence. Their advocacy has led to the enactment of laws and policies, yet implementation remains a challenge. The rise…
