In October 2022, Nigeria was shaken to its core as several citizens — most of them young people — took to the streets to protest against police brutality. These protesters were tired of the sheer brutality of the police. They were tired of being lied to that the police were their friends when the opposite … Read more
When erstwhile President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office on May 29, 2015, one of the things he first did was go after members of the Goodluck Jonathan administration, with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, feeling the heat of Buhari’s venom. The initial arrest of Dasuki was met with accolades for Buhari, especially on the … Read more
The recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to include customers’ social media handles as part of the customer identification process has sparked both praise and concerns. While the CBN aims to strengthen Customer Due Diligence (CDD) regulations and combat fraudulent activities, there are valid apprehensions regarding privacy infringement and its potential impact … Read more
In a spectacular display of glitz, glamour, and elegance, the enchanting wedding ceremony of Idayat Tolulope and Oyedotun Adedire unfolded on Saturday, June 17th, 2023. The air was charged with electric anticipation as the families of Mr. Teslimi Sanusi and Alhaja Titilayo Rasheedat Sanusi and Mr. & Mrs. Folorunsho Raimi gathered to bear witness to … Read more
By Otunba T J Abass Motherhood is a bouquet of emotions where the loud rings of laughter mingle with the joyous tears of fulfillment. Motherhood is a treasure chest where infantile giggles fill up the day, and shrieks from the cradle punctuate the night. Motherhood is a journey every woman wants to start but never … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Just a little over a year ago, on June 8, 2022, Uju Ken Ohanenye, the only woman among the 23 presidential aspirants of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) withdrew from the contest in favour of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. For many Nigerians especially women who represent half of the population, … Read more
Akinwunmi Ambode left office as the governor of Lagos State four years ago, leaving behind an enduring legacy of transformational growth and development. He turns 60 today, June 14, 2023, and he deserves to be celebrated by all lovers of good and citizen-friendly governance. He is in the exclusive club of leaders who made transformational … Read more
It has been two weeks since President Bola Tinubu took the oath of office as the 16th commander-in-chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As he promised in his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023, he has hit the ground running and seems to be taking all the right decisions as it stands. Since President … Read more
In the heartland of Africa’s largest nation, a contentious issue has ignited a fiery discourse, enveloping citizens in a tapestry of debate and concern—fuel subsidy removal. President Bola Tinubu’s resolute decision to eliminate these subsidies has plunged the nation into an enigmatic haze of uncertainty, where shadows of inflation, economic deceleration, and social unrest loom … Read more
They went into war with Lions and were lucky to achieve something out of it, does it make them cowards or overachievers? In a captivating crescendo, the 2022/23 premier league season gracefully waltzed to its grand finale, leaving the footballing world spellbound. Like a tapestry woven with destiny’s threads, each team embraced its ultimate fate, … Read more
Birthdays are special days that remind people that they are aging. But for accomplished people like Mr Abdul Nicholas Bajeh, birthdays are also days for those who have been positively impacted by them to celebrate them. In his 50 years on earth, Mr Bajeh has left an indelible mark on many who have met him. … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Kazeem Akinpelu is a 27-year-old resident of Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos state. He works as a software developer in Lekki, a highbrow area in Lagos state. Every work day, Kazeem leaves his home by 5a.m and gets to his office on or before 7a.m. He pays a total sum of 1,200 … Read more
The Epe-Berger bridge is a vital infrastructure that aids economic activities and connects Epe residents to the rest of Lagos State. For decades, this bridge has greatly served the people of Epe and outsiders but its glory days are over due to lingering neglect by relevant authorities. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My … Read more
As I embark on this flight, en route to Abuja, I can feel the weight of history upon my shoulders; I am about to witness another pivotal moment in the annals of our great country. This flight holds particular significance for me, as it marks my first local flight in 23 years. Determined to break … Read more
President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima are set to take over the reins of Nigeria on May 29, 2023. Recall that Tinubu and Shettima won the presidential election held across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on February 25, 2023. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Tinubu and Shettima president-elect and … Read more
The challenge of the 2023 Presidential Election outcome at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its standard bearer, Atiku Abubakar, has sparked up a debate on live broadcasting of the proceedings. In a motion on notice filed by their team of lawyers, the PDP and Atiku are requesting … Read more
Lionel Messi sits at crossroads with his club career as his situation at PSG remains unclear. Amidst speculations of a summer move to Barcelona, Saudi Arabia comes with tempting offers. What goes in favour of the Argentine star is what we discuss in the article. Amidst speculation about the future of Lionel Messi, including a … Read more
In the labyrinth of life, a person’s choices and actions are thread woven into the tapestry of their destiny. A choice made by former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has now cast a shadow on his path. Like the ethereal dance of moonlight on troubled waters, the consequence of his choice ripples through his existence, … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye On June 9, 2015, Bukola Saraki, a former Governor of Kwara State, emerged as the President of the Eighth Senate. His emergence was a culmination of a treacherous journey that shattered all norms in the books. Typically, the executive influences the emergence of the leaders of the legislature to ensure that they … Read more
By Bernard Joseph Since June of 2021, Nnamdi Kanu, the leading figure of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been confined, a circumstance that has ignited a firestorm of controversy and triggered a wave of legal and detention-related concerns. The arrest and detention of Kanu were part of the Nigerian government’s bid to quash … Read more