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The Canonisation of Iwobi

The Canonisation of Iwobi

Football goes beyond the 22 players running round the field in pursuit of a tiny round leather object. It is full of passion and serves as religion to many around the globe. Alex Chuka Iwobi…

The Revolution in Hunger

The Revolution in Hunger

P resident Bola Tinubu must get cracking. Hunger is spreading in the land and we all know it is as dangerous as chemical weapons – it is enough of a trigger to create a revolution.…

Constitutional lessons from Dakar

Constitutional lessons from Dakar

Checks and balances came out strongly in Senegal recently as the Constitutional Council ruled against President Macky Sall’s bid to postpone presidential elections earlier billed for this month. Sall had been playing cat and mouse…

Abuja fast losing its secure allure!

Abuja fast losing its secure allure!

The peace that engulfed Abuja beginning from December 1991, when President Ibrahim Babangida relocated from Dodan Barracks, Lagos to Aso Villa, is gone. Terrorists of all shades are now enjoying a field day in the…

Disappearing Investors and State of Our Economy

Disappearing Investors and State of Our Economy

The harsh economic environment continues to hurt foreign investors who are leaving Nigeria for more conducive climes. The departure of one of the world’s largest conglomerates Britain’s GlaxoSmithKline goes beyond their products becoming less visible…

Kudos to King Ekong

Kudos to King Ekong

Leadership demands self- confidence embedded in the ability to go the extra mile in the course of action thereby drawing unalloyed loyalty from admirers and respect from even the opposition. William Troost-Ekong proved this in…

Decentralising NPF will enhance security

Decentralising NPF will enhance security

With a population of over 200 million people, Nigeria must do away with the archaic system of policing 774 local government areas in 36 states from the centre in Abuja. The level of insecurity countrywide…

In the aftermath of Ibadan explosion

In the aftermath of Ibadan explosion

Five persons were killed in the explosion that occurred in Ibadan on January 16 which also left roughly 77 injured. It will be hasty to jump into conclusions until thorough investigations are carried out. What…

The revolution in hunger

The revolution in hunger

President Bola Tinubu must get cracking immediately after his private visit to France which further exposed many to the lessons rooted in history. Hunger is as dangerous as chemical weapons – it is enough of…

Restructuring of Nigeria: A Recurring Decimal

Restructuring of Nigeria: A Recurring Decimal

In a dysfunctional, pseudo- democratic polity with successive administrations either battling against, or allegedly fuelling the twin hydra-headed monsters of insecurity and corruption in high places the continued call for the holistic restructuring of the…