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The Heist in Aniebonam Nwamu’s Mind: A Rejoinder

In the sacred groves of academia, where the pursuit of truth is the highest calling, few acts are as pernicious as the deliberate propagation of falsehood. This sense of grave depravity is further reinforced in an age when misinformation travels faster than
October 23, 2025
Transport Subsidy Afterthoughts And Shallow Freebies

Transport Subsidy, Afterthoughts And Shallow Freebies

Nigeria’s government is often criticised for its afterthought policies and shallow freebies, which fail to address pressing issues such as insecurity, and economic hardship. Political corruption and elitism hinder effective governance, eroding systems and causing leaders to prioritise the interests of a
December 29, 2024
Recapitalization: Banks In Last Lap To Meet Deadline

Recapitalisation: Banks In Last Lap To Meet Deadline

With only 15 months left for banks to meet the deadline for the new share capital benchmarks, the Central Bank has warned that the March 2026 deadline will not be shifted. Speaking to this writer, a CBN director said, “The idea of
December 27, 2024
stampede

Stampedes, Hunger, And Distractions: Nigeria’s Looming Crisis

Recent stampedes at Christmas charity events in Nigeria have tragically resulted in at least 67 fatalities, including many children. These incidents occurred during food distribution events amidst a severe cost-of-living crisis, with reports of tragedies in Oyo State, Anambra State, and Abuja.
December 26, 2024
Lizards, Grasshoppers For Christmas Meat In Nigeria

Lizards, Grasshoppers For Christmas Meat In Nigeria?

If I knew that meat for the Christmas rice would be this expensive, I would’ve made alternative plans early enough. Getting a catapult for hunting lizards and a grasshopper trap wouldn’t be out of place. Just three years ago, on the 24th
December 26, 2024
Dirty December Is Necessary But Remember Days Of January

Dirty December Is Necessary But Remember 365 Days Of January

In Nigeria, we know December as Dirty December, a month of party madness. The spending spree kicks off with travelers rushing to their destinations; last-minute holiday shopping chaos; continues through parties and gatherings filled with suya and pepper soup, and ends with
December 25, 2024
Artificial Intelligence

How To Tame AI

You have no doubt bought a new smart TV and are looking forward to showcasing your purchase to friends and family this festive season. But wouldn’t it be embarrassing when you ask your smart remote to tune the TV to a channel
December 25, 2024
Tinubu media chat

Tinubu’s First Media Interview

President Tinubu’s engagement with the media Monday night was his first since his inauguration last year and it was quite telling in a few ways. For a man of his age, he showed a keen mental alertness that belies his obvious physical
December 24, 2024
UNILAG Inaugural lecture

Latest UNILAG Inaugural Lecture Makes History; But Why?

Inaugural lectures serve as significant milestones in the academic journey of professors, offering a platform to showcase their research achievements and future aspirations. Typically, inaugural lectures should be given shortly after a professor’s appointment, providing an opportunity to introduce their work and
December 22, 2024
Anambra Guber 2025: I’m Confident Of Winning April 5 APC Primaries – Chukwuma

Sir Paul Chukwuma, A Son Of Grace

By Obi Trice Emeka  Sir Paul Chukwuma could have been a priest. He had spent the early part of his life fascinated by the thoughts of the priesthood and how priests were the agents of transformation in many communities in the hinterlands.
December 20, 2024
nigerian rice and stew recipe

Strange Christmas With No Rice Or Stew

I woke up and was in a rare prayerful mood and I began by playing the worship songs of American singer and pianist Mr. Don Moen. His most popular track which understandably is the one in which he titled as: “God will
December 20, 2024
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