Rising incidence of illicit trade in tobacco
There has been an explosion in global and cross-border trade for some decades now. With this burst also comes the…
Still on huge debt burden and how we got there
When General Sani Abacha (1943-1998) took over from Chief Ernest Shonekan on November 17, 1993, he pegged the official rate…
An odyssey to Maihaja’s new NEMA
In 2015 President Buhari and APC campaigned with the popular mantra “CHANGE”. The word “Change” spoke personally to Nigerians across,…
Olonishakin: Perfect military navigator cum administrator
Leadership is a burden. Those who desire to succeed in leadership must know its rudiments’ and apply it conscientiously. No…
Inherent dangers in consuming expired products
MANY Nigerians are not in the habit of checking products’ expiry dates. For those who do, they do only for…
Another mistake in 2019?
In all science, error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last—Horace Walpole (1717-1797) English…
Boko Haram: Olonisakin as the unseen hand
A lot has been written on the exploits of the Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram in North East Nigeria. President…
The all deserving Hameed Ali
It is that time again when hard work and dedication to duty and fatherland is rewarded. When I learned of…
Of a cloned Bishop and hypnotised congregation
Anyone who thinks politicians are the sole problem of Nigeria is not discerning enough. A discerning mind would realise that…
As Amosun reflects on his tenure
FOR the Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Thursday, November 29, 2018 was significant. It marked his seven and a…
FGM: Of African child, family status and life chances
I was moved with great indignation, going through the account of these two innocent girls, from the same mother (Aasiyo…
2019 general election: As Nigeria decides
NIGERIA continues to hover in the depth of poverty, insecurity, economic downturn, inhuman activities, ill educational sector, ill healthcare, corruption…
State of the Nigerian nation: Redefining our values
Corruption and indiscipline have become the bane of our society. It is a common practice which entails all forms of…
To win the war on terror, we need opportunities and jobs
In order to defeat terror, Nigeria needs a well-thought out anti-terror plan and one thing that must be central to…
What is wrong with us?
“The Parliament” is the title of a programme produced by Silver Bird Radio 93.7 Rhythm FM in Jos every Friday…
How IITA rescued Africa from cancer in crops
Kenyan-born Dr. Lawrence Kaptoge, General Technical Manager, Aflasafe Planthad of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) had said matter-of-factly: IITA…
Indiscriminate use of chemicals for storage of beans
THE recent video involving storage of beans in bags by two men using a synthetic chemical, sniper, has led to…
NYSC scheme in need of overhaul
FOLLOWING the Nigerian Civil War between 6 July 1967 to 15 January 1970, the Supreme Military Government under the leadership…
A critique of APC’s campaign: Next level to what?
The recently launched roadmap of the President Muhammadu Buhari campaign themed NEXT LEVEL with a rider “we are going higher”…
The increasing peril of social media to mental health
PEOPLE have long debated the roles the Internet and social media play in our lives, attributing without facts many pitfalls…
