Everyone appears to have followed the from-grass-to-grace, rags-to-riches metamorphosis of mother-of-two bread-hawker, Olajumoke Orishaguna, who has been characterised as the Cinderella of our time; the conversion of fiction to non-fiction before our very eyes. What used to be tale by the moonlight had, to quote the scriptures, taken on blood …
Read More »‘When bad men combine, good men must associate’ By Bolanle Bolawole
[email protected] 0705 263 1058 “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing” –Edmund Burke. Intimidation has become a potent weapon wielded by “the bad guys” to discourage, overawe and overwhelm good people and frustrate efforts to checkmate, apprehend, and bring them to …
Read More »(Opinion) Seven takeaways from President Buhari’s visit to Egypt By Garba Shehu
In the difficult moments of our history, looking precisely at the period of Nigeria’s war of unity 1966-1971, Egypt proved to be a strategic partner from helping to train our military to support with equipment and aircraft maintenance. In the course of his bilateral meeting with the Egyptian leader, Abdul …
Read More »(Tribute) Celebrating Leo Stan Ekeh at 60…
By Ray Umukoro In Greek mythology, Prometheus, a Titan, was credited with innovation and creative abilities. He is the forerunner of modern day innovators and disruptors. His Olympian far-sightedness, virility, skill and fecundity put him at the cutting edge of every competition. Little wonder he is often ascribed as the …
Read More »Agenda for our new Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment By Joe Anatune
After more than three months of waiting, Nigeria finally got new ministers to help President Mohammadu Buhari execute his programme of change. While officially inaugurating them, the president explained that the delay was informed by his desire to select competent men and women, who would be committed to his change …
Read More »(Opinion) Living a life that speaks
OKECHUKWU EMEH, Jr Human life is meaningful and fulfilled only when it is led in the service of God and humanity. So, what shall we be remembered for after breathing our last in this earthly sojourn? Is it as exemplary persons who were godly and humane and whose exit would …
Read More »(Opinion) An economy explained by Aniebo Nwamu
Almost everyone is talking about the economy. In beer parlours, motor parks and conference halls, the conversation centres on the prospects of living without government handouts that are disappearing very fast. The reports I receive from those who go to market show that the prices of many items are now …
Read More »Sparing a thought for Lagos child-hawkers
Alao Diyaolu Ashabi jumped deftly aboard the large bus that was just coasting to a stop at Oshodi, managing to unsteadily balance a tray of beef rolls in one hand and hang on for dear life to the bus’ doors as passengers struggled to alight from the bus. She is …
Read More »(Tribute) Garlands for Leo Stan, Icon of Hope @ 60
Ken Nwogbo Leo Stan Ekeh, Icon of Hope is 60! And for his family, friends and associates; words cannot express their love, respect and admiration for Nigeria’s quintessential businessman. He is an inspirational motto, lesson as well as a reminder to all that leadership is not the rare gift reserved …
Read More »(Interview) Corruption is crushing the country; All indicted must be punished – Ogunbiyi
Hers is a narrative of a personality, who is seen by many as a role model. Her appeal to that effect is predicated on honesty, cultivated diligence, reaching out to the less-privileged and – more than anything else, as a public servant – integrity. The last quality, which, she agrees, …
Read More »(Opinion) Who is afraid of Ekerete Udoh et al
By Pat Reuben “The parameter for measuring success in media management is the ‘end’. In this case, we have achieved our laid down ‘end’; winning both the battle and the war!” – Uwemedimoh Umanah I knew it will come to a point of applying and soliciting for surrender when the …
Read More »(Tributes) As Boutros Boutros-Ghali bows out By JideoforAdibe
Boutros Boutros- Ghali, the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations (January 1992 to December 1996) has died aged 93. As an Egyptian, many Africans were elated when he became the first ‘African’ to head the United Nations. When he also became the first Secretary-General of the United Nations to be …
Read More »(Opinion) Imo North Senatorial District re-run: When an endorsement becomes a liability
By Dr. Chuks Osuji One of the statements credited to M.K.O Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the Presidential election of 1992 was, “I hate to re-sit an examination which I have already passed.” That was when he was asked to re-contest for the presidential election as a way of releasing …
Read More »(Opinion) Benue South re-run poll: An imperative of David Mark (Idoma ronu)
PAUL OMO BENDE Being an illiterate in idoma vernacular I apologise for using a Yoruba verb as the most active word in the title of this article targeted at the voters and elites of the industrious and wise Idoma/Igede nation located in the Benue South senatorial constituency of Benue State. …
Read More »(Opinion) Can we really blame Oliseh? By Bola Bolawole
I am not a soccer buff, as they say, but I follow soccer enough to be able to intelligently comment on issues around the round-leather game. Sports pages are some of the first that I not only read in any newspaper but that I also study to some extent. On …
Read More »(Opinion) Prof. Sagay and the death of reason
Dr AUSTIN TAM-GEORGE Prof Itse Sagay, one of the most opportunistic enablers of the corrupt regime of Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi in Rivers State, seems to have finally found the courage to step out of his closet. In a widely reported statement, Sagay launched a bitter and completely unwarranted attack …
Read More »Abia North: A time for deep introspection
By UDUMA OKORIE The political situation in Abia North Senatorial District calls for deep verification and soul searching predicated on the antecedents of the principal players. The people or rather the electorates are the bride being critically and frantically wooed by political parties and candidates in each election season. From …
Read More »The Dollar Hunt
By Aniebo Nwamu By this year’s end, I expect Nigeria’s foreign exchange hawkers to sell a dollar for more than N500. If oil price fails to climb up, and the Central Bank maintains its current policy, the dollar may hit N1, 000 before the end of 2017. Is my prediction …
Read More »Alake: Is Yoruba history that simplistic? By Bolanle Bolawole
How I wished Yoruba history were as simplistic as the Alake of Abeokuta, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, made it appear to be penultimate Saturday when he played host to the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi! The Ooni, in continuation of his “unity” visit to key Yoruba Obas, had visited …
Read More »(Opinion) Benue South senatorial rerun poll: Fallacy of change and the question of identity
ARIYO-DARE ATOYE The great people of Benue State have a special place in my heart and I greatly admire their academic industry. I know that one day the potential God has given to them to feed the entire West Africa through value-added mechanized farming that will turn their farmers into …
Read More »(Opinion) Beyond the corruption stories by Jideofor Adibe
Corruption stories have been the dominant theme of governance since the Buhari government came into being more than eight months ago. In many ways this is not surprising. His candidacy was marketed on his well-known integrity and apparent incorruptibility. Buhari was also reported to have said that he would like …
Read More »(Opinion) When Osinbajo acted as President… By Bola Bolawole
Last week, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo had the opportunity to act as President and Commander-in-Chief in the absence of substantive President Muhammadu Buhari, who had attended, in London, an international conference on Syria. After the meeting, Buhari stayed back to enjoy a six-day holiday, during which period it was speculated he …
Read More »Africa has had enough of power failures – Tony Elumelu
Keynote address at the 2nd Annual Powering Africa Summit by Tony O. Elumelu, CON My name is Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings Ltd. It’s a pleasure to be here, with fellow investors, operators, financiers and technocrats, and I thank Andy Herscowitz for the invitation. I am an Africapitalist who …
Read More »(Opinion) Otti’s double speak and need for honest reconciliation and integration in Abia
EDDIE ONUZURUIKE It is a common Igbo saying that in preparing an eye solution, pepper is not one of the ingredients. Page 43 of THISDAY, Saturday, February 6, 2016 blazoned a title: ‘Abia State election: Otti concedes defeat, calls for cleansing of the Judiciary.’ According to Otti in the said …
Read More »(Opinion) On Buhari’s anti-money laundering bill
By OKECHUKWU EMEH Jr & SHASUDIN DAURA At the root of most economic and financial crimes are the proceeds, which are often laundered through lodging in financial and non-designated financial institutions or investment in legitimate business ventures. According to Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (International Student’s Edition), laundering involves moving money …
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