Opinion
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(Opinion) Lagos and the changing face of BRT scheme
ADENIKE ADEMOLA Prior to the introduction of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system on Lagos roads, commuters had gory tales…
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227 doctors left Nigeria in 12 months — Report
About 227 doctors migrated from Nigeria in 2015 alone. A report released on November 17, 2015 by the Institute of…
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(Opinion) Again, Buhari got it wrong By Bola Bolawole
I have lost count of how many times President Muhammadu Buhari has got it all wrong and terribly mixed up…
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Tribute: Fayemi’s day of 51 solid cheers By Olayinka Oyebode
The recent widely reported declaration by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, that states could exploit mineral…
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(Opinion) Buhari as good news for Europe, by Garba Shehu
Martins Schultz, the President of the European Parliament, minced no words in describing why Europe is enamoured of our President,…
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(Opinion) Obasanjo’s lethal letters By Bola Bolawole
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is noted for his vitriolic letters. As a retired General and military Head of State who…
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(Opinion) NDDC: Marginalizing Ondo, others By Bolanle Bolawole
It is only in the Nigeria of the Peoples Democratic Party where impunity reigned supreme and clearly-stated constitutional provisions were…
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Workshop x-rays the place of private guard companies in a volatile environment
From Ruth David Security is everyone’s business and guaranteeing the security of lives and property of citizens is the cardinal…
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(For the records) We want to put Nigeria on the world’s science map – Omotowa, NLNG MD
SPEECH BY BABS OMOTOWA, MANAGING DIRECTOR, NIGERIA LNG LIMITED, AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE NEWLY CONSTITUTED ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE…
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(Opinion) Taming Our Addiction to Forex by Aniebo Nwamu
When, last week, some of my brothers – mainly importers of goods from China, Dubai and western Europe – confronted…
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(Opinion) 2016 World Cancer Day and a troubled world
Tayo Ogunbiyi A worldwide affair that takes place annually on 4th February, World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in…
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(Opinion) MTN’s belated penitence By Bolanle Bolawole
I have an MTN line (0803 251 0193); therefore, I appreciate MTN’s contributions to the development of the telecoms sector.…
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(Opinion) The Online Warriors, by Reuben Abati
My criticisms of the excesses of the online phenomenon in terms of its brazen abuse in an unregulated environment has…
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(Opinion) Twenty-first century Yoruba Kings and the need for youth empowerment
By Olusola Mathew Fafure For about 6 years now, tradition and youthfulness have been cohabiting in some notable Yoruba kingdoms,…
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(Opinion) Wike’s victory good for democracy but…By Bola Bolawole
Before discussing Nyesom Wike’s victory at the Supreme Court, after having lost at the elections petition tribunal and the appeal…
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(Tribute) Da-Bessie, our own Mother Theresa, is gone.
(A Tribute to the mother of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu) By Godwin Adindu On Friday, January 29, 2016, at the serene…
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(For the Record) Full text of Obasanjo’s letter to National Assembly members
Being the full text of the letter to the National Assembly members by former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo delivered to…
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(Opinion) Nigeria and the scourge of child trafficking
FUNMI FASIPE According to a 2007 United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) fact sheet, the trafficking in children for the purpose…
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(Opinion) Glossary of a murky season By Louis Odion
There are two key concepts those engaged in the arcane study of language don’t take lightly. Morphology and etymology are…
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President Buhari’s official visit to UAE: The major takeaways
Garba Shehu PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari spent the first three days of this week visiting the United Arab Emirates, UAE, the…
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(Opinion) Giving Buhari a bad name By Bola Bolawole
When former President Goodluck Jonathan, in trying to distance himself from those calling for more positive “action” from him in…
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(Opinion) Celebrating the global exponent of Equity Award
By Eddie Onuzuruike In Christian beliefs and Igbo cosmology, there is destiny. That which God has given to you must…
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Lassa fever: “There’s no cause for alarm in Akwa Ibom – Dr. Uwah (one of the doctors that fought Ebola in Liberia)
Although a number of states in the federation are currently battling with the outbreak of lassa fever epidemic, in Akwa…
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(Opinion) Ambode and the gains of all inclusive governance
BILKIS BAKARE Although Lagos state is the smallest state in Nigeria, with an area of 356,861 hectares of which 75,755…
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(Opinion) Ijeoma Nwaogwugwu’s poor sense of History and Geography
By Eddie Onuzuruike Ijeoma Nwaogwugwu’s piece on THISDAY, Monday, 11th January, 2016, titled ‘What Abia truly needs,’ was no surprise…
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