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By abiodun KOMOLAFE Democracy is a political paradigm, albeit, with a specific ideological undertone; and the ideological tone refers to the attributes of democracy. Indeed, that distinguishes it from other ideological classifications. Making it simpler, democracy is different from, say, monarchy in that, while the former embraces and encourages all to participate in a political … Read more
By Tunde Odesola When cornered by death or stalked by danger, an insect called the Malaysian Exploding Ant turns against its assailant, ruptures its abdominal muscles, causing its poisonous glands to explode. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Atiku, Obi Seek Court’s Approval To Review Election Materials Issues President-elect Tinubu Must Prioritise INEC Declares Tinubu Winner Of … Read more
By Sola Ogunbanjo If he is 61 now. He must have been born in 1962, two years after Nigeria’s Independence. EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Unhealthy Habits That You Should Discard Right Away 4 Healthy Reasons Why You Should Consume Oranges Frequently Health: The Amazing Benefits Of Consistent Bitter Kola Chewing During the elections that ushered-in the … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Talking seriously, Democracy as a concept was alien to Africa, and by implication, Nigeria. Largely, right from inception, democratic norms and values were never assimilated and internalised by Africans. EDITOR’S PICKS Issues President-elect Tinubu Must Prioritise INEC Declares Tinubu Winner Of Nigeria’s 2023 Presidential Election ‘Opposition’s Performance Was Excellent’ — Fayemi Proposes … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Tomorrow is D-Day. The belly of the sky is heavy but no one knows what it will birth. The sky rumbles in labour pain. The water has broken. But no meteorologist is ready to put their certificate on the line and make a forecast. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Vs. Atiku. Vs. Peter Obi: … Read more
The attention of The Concern Epe Youths and Stakeholders was drawned to a publication of our respected people of Awori of the Otto-Ijanikin Axis of Lagos raising certain concerns on our dear citadel of learning, LASUED. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Big Boost For LP As Igbo Group Endorses Peter Obi 2023 Elections: APC Supporters Dump Party, … Read more
By FEMI ODERE “My political strength is in my sincere relationship with my friends across Nigeria. We have been friends for decades. You can’t use over 40 years of your life to pretend; even a saying goes that “a fool at 40 is a fool forever.”‘ It goes for the wise at 40 too. It … Read more
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Barring unforeseen circumstances, Nigeria’s presidential election will hold on February 25, 2023. So, as the D-day nears us by the eyelids, we are akin to focus on the grand agenda of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in producing Nigeria’s next president and plausible threats to Bola Tinubu’s ultimate ambition in politics. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Let’s sail back in time on the waves of mythology to catch up with the folklorish dog and its fierce loyalty. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Panic As Violence Erupts In Lagos Over Naira Scarcity JUST IN: Supreme Court Adjourns Lawsuit Against FG On Old Naira Notes Naira Swap Crisis: Again, Buhari Meets Emefiele … Read more
By FEMI ODERE When the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr. Godwin Emefiele announced in October that the country’s three high denominations would undergo a facelift by changing their colours and that the notes whose colours would be changed would cease being the country’s legal tender by January 31, 2023, not a … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE In general terms, Sociology refers to the scientific understanding and interpretation of social actions. With this in mind, that the Nigerian society consists of very poor people, both in material and spiritual essence is no longer news! Arising from the above, that poverty of ideas has generated the culture and ideas of … Read more
By Tunde Odesola S-s-s-s-h-h-h! Q-u-i-e-t! I’m in the Forest of a Thousand Demons. Please, don’t fear for my safety, I’m ok. It’s dangerous, though. I can only listen, watch and text. S-s-s-s-s-h, s-i-l-e-n-c-e! It’s election season, the forest is buzzing with a frenzy; demons are on the prowl, campaigning. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Expels Nnamani, Fayose’s … Read more
By Femi Odere Our attention has been drawn to another attempt, as his wont, of the PDP presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to reap where he doesn’t always sow with his latest pre-recorded video message admonishing President Muhamadu Buhari to extend the now extended deadline of the old Nigerian currencies as legal tender. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Liverpool fans continue to be shocked this season as they fall to yet another defeat again in their return to Premier League action. The 3-0 defeat to Wolves; a side that has scored the least goals this season in the league, raises questions about Jurgen Klopp’s status as Manager going forward. Liverpool now sit comfortably … Read more
Forced child marriage has seen itself become a plague that has grown into a widespread practice in many African countries, where young girls are often married off without their consent. This harmful tradition is deeply rooted in cultural, economic, and social factors of the Dark Continent. Poverty, lack of education, and cultural beliefs that prioritizes … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE The sole essence of a man or the sum total of his personality profile is to be located in his character! In Bola Tinubu, as in other humans, the attributes of this character are consistent. Therefore, no matter what the naysayers may say, once one is able to reach him, Tinubu has … Read more
By FEMI ODERE The Office of the First Lady is not known to the constitution. True. But there’s also nothing in the Rule Book that prevents the Office, if not the Lady herself, from being introduced to State Law where all of them can maintain good relationship and live happily ever after. EDITOR’S PICK: 5 … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Are dogs clairvoyant? People in the market square believe so. Mouths ajar, traders watched as over half a dozen village dogs barked and wagged their tails menacingly against the three notorious town criers, raising dust and eyebrows. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Nigerians Have Chosen Him’ – Ohanaeze Slams Kwankwaso Over Comment On Obi Osun: … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE In one of his New Year sermons, Pastor Adeniyi Ajayi of the Gospel Promotion Outreach, Ori Oke Baba Abiye, Ede in Osun State enumerated The Currency of Life’ as ‘time, money, knowledge and relationship.’ According to the cleric, while “time is money and should not be wasted, wisdom entails the correct application … Read more
By Bashorun J.K. Randle This is obviously a crucial point/crossroads in the chequered history of our nation. The Last Mile of the election/democratic cycle has crept up on us. We are at our most vulnerable economically, financially and every otherwise ranging from terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, sabotage, and fear as well as INSECURITY of lives and … Read more