Bama Emirate: The Forgotten Giant in Borno’s Political Equation
By Grema Kyari For centuries, Bama Emirate has stood tall as one of the most historic and strategic centres of civilization, culture, and governance in […]
Column / Opinion
Free Nnamdi Kanu protest, ploy by Sowore, Atiku to frustrate trial, says Igbo group
A group of Igbo businessmen in the United States has raised the alarm that the Free Nnamdi Kanu Now protest planned for October 20, is […]
Atiku, Sowore and how not to make Nigeria a laughing stock
Charity, they say, begins at home. Former Vice President Atiku has indicated his willingness to lead the protest against Kanu’s continued trial. Meanwhile, his “brother” […]
Ex-NUJ scribe hails Danlami Nmodu, new GOCOP President
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman The election of Mr. Danlami Nmodu, mni, as the new President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) marks another […]
Of two half-brothers and their ceaseless spat, by Hassan Gimba
There are these two half-brothers I opened my eyes to find yapping at each other—like two Rottweiler puppies tearing at each other for the fattest […]
DG, DSS, Ajayi and the power of attitude, By Martins Oloja
The recent actions of the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) Nigeria, Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, in compensating individuals wrongfully arrested and detained by […]
When less is more, by Osmund Agbo
You notice them wherever they go. The new titans of industry dressed like college students on their way to class. A recent photograph of Jack […]
Terror, Politics, and Power, by Osmund Agbo
In the jagged mountain ranges straddling Afghanistan and Pakistan, a resurgent Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (T.T.P.), are ratcheting up a relentless and deadly […]
The transformation of Akpabio?
Transformations and transfigurations take place, easily, in the theological and spiritual realms. But they hardly do so in the physical space. Once upon a time, […]
How Nigeria got lost in Tokyo and 65 years of snail-speed, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
The silence from Nigeria following the conclusion of the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo last week is a loud statement on the state of sports […]
I, too, must get American in-laws, the efficacy of prayers and other matters, by Hassan Gimba (2)
I, Whoever tells you prayers don’t work does not know nothing! Kai, this speaking like a Yankee wannabe has pushed me off my regular lane. By the way, who has […]
Sixty-Five Candles, No Light, by Osmund Agbo Sixty-five candles,yet the flame gutters in the wind,smoke curling over a nationthat learned to crawl backward.Independence, they saidbut […]
DG Adeola Ajayi and the challenges of leadership
By Dr. James Bwala The role of the State Security Service (SSS) in Nigeria has become increasingly important due to the rise in security challenges […]
I, too, must get American in-laws, the efficacy of prayers and other matters, by Hassan Gimba (1)
Contemplate this: I am someone born in Kaduna just after Nigeria was born, cut my teeth in the undulating plains of Fika, ran around on […]
Enugu Tech Bros and Nigeria’s Yabacon Valley, by Osmund Agbo
A friend of mine visited from Nigeria not too long ago. He runs an oil servicing company back home and arrived in Houston with the […]