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Can Nigeria’s Legitimisers Save her?

Oseloka H. Obaze Quite often, when a nation is dire straits, it is resistance groups that rally to save that nation. Just as the “partagiani,” the diverse coalition of Italian resistance fought fascist leader Benito Mussolini, NADECO, a diverse coalition of Nigerian
December 9, 2025
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
Akwa Ibom Economy And The Booming Construction Industry

Prudence Is A virtue

On Monday, Akwa Ibom State government commenced a three-day appraisal of its performance for fiscal 2024, bringing all MDAs in one room to present their scorecards to a cross section of the people. In his opening statement, Gov. Umo Eno made a
December 19, 2024
Kemi Badenoch

Digital Media, Pan Africanism And Kemi Badenoch

On Monday, I participated in a lively and engaging webinar on how digital media could be used to shape Africa’s perspectives in international media. It was organized by The Pan African Dialogue Institute (TPADI), a think tank of African academics, civil society
December 17, 2024
Wike And PDP

PDP And Nyesom Wike: The known-hidden Truth!  

If one were to pause abruptly amidst the ongoing turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and take a moment to reflect, a pressing question would likely arise: would it be fair for the PDP to sanction Nyesom Wike and restore
December 16, 2024
Satanic Leadership And Nigeria’s Boiling Point 

Satanic Leadership And Nigeria’s Boiling Point 

Our Excellency, I am inspired to write this open letter to you after reading the newspaper report about an interactive session you featured on Sunday, December 8, 2024, which was tagged ‘Boiling Point Arena’. The newspaper report quoted you to have said
December 16, 2024
Anti-Igbo Comment: Media Professionals Petition NBC, Seek Sanction Of Reuben Abati, Arise TV

Reuben Abati: When Journalists Become Agents Of Ethnic Division

Ethnic sentiments in Nigerian journalism have exacerbated national divisions, amplifying stereotypes and fuelling mistrust among ethnic groups. The recent petition to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) by a coalition of South East media professionals against Dr Reuben Abati of (and) Arise TV
December 15, 2024
Symbol of law and justice

Dele Farotimi: Saving The Law In Nigeria

I have not read Dele Farotimi’s book that seems to have stirred the hornet’s nest. Nor am I likely to read it soon. And this has nothing to do with how I feel about Dele or the subject he explored. With the
December 14, 2024
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