Letters
31 Mar
The story of my journey to humanism will not be complete without referencing the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and its programme, Pause for Thought. Pause for Thought was part of its world service programs in the 90s.
29 Mar
Sir: Among the strongest beliefs that have worked themselves perfectly into the human psyche is that of eternity or paradise, a place said to be the final abode of those who live their lives as piously as they can thereby deserving of such eternal bliss and perpetuity as their reward.
28 Mar
When Mr Chiedu Ebie, the chairman, Governing Board, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), noted that the commission is poised to fast-track development of the Niger Delta region, only but few paid attention to that remark; but with the current accelerated and coordinated development ongoing in the region, it is obvious that Ebie’s remark has become a word made flesh.
28 Mar
As concerned citizens, we cannot ignore the urgent need for action in addressing the critical humanitarian and social welfare challenges facing our nation, especially in the wake of recent events such as the Kuriga kidnapped students' ordeal. It's evident that since the suspension of Honorable Betta Edu and the subsequent investigation into the activities of…
28 Mar
In the fight against corruption, whistleblowers serve as courageous guardians of integrity and accountability, often risking their livelihoods and personal safety to expose wrongdoing. This is evident from the bold and courageous move by Dr Betta Edu to expose the sleaze in her ministry which exposed the illegal transfer by the disgraced former National Co-ordinator…
27 Mar
As an indigene of Anambra State, I watched our Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo deliver his two years’ scorecard at the International Conference Centre Awka, before an audience, comprising South East governors
26 Mar
Sir: Few days ago, the Federal Government began distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains to Nigerians in the Northwest.
26 Mar
He will be turning 72 on Friday, March, 29, 2024. But in a nod to the current mood across the nation (occasioned by the hardship and insecurity in the land) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he wouldn’t be celebrating that auspicious day. Instead, according to a release from his media office, he has told…
24 Mar
ARETE Book Club, an Abuja-based literary community of over 170 career and business professionals in Africa, in its recent Book Review on “Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty” written by Clayton Christensen, EfosaEjomoand Karen Dillon
22 Mar
Sir:When leaders lack the needed knowledge to administer the ideal leadership services to their people but focus on devilish things to do to enable them rule forever, their people will indeed suffer, be poor, die and be buried in shame as we have been witnessing massacre and mass burials of our people almost every time.
22 Mar
On May 29, 2023, the three toughest jobs in Nigeria were the job of President of Nigeria, the Governor of the Central Bank and the Group Managing Director of the NNPC. That same day, Muhammadu Buhari's presidency concluded, and Bola Tinubu took office. Barely a week after assuming office President Tinubu removed Godwin Emefiele as…
22 Mar
Those who cannot persuade others by the force of their arguments, it is said, usually try to intimidate them with force … or the threat thereof. But if they thought that by so doing, they could cow someone like Senator (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu, they were sadly mistaken. Earlier in 2024, the nation was rudely awakened…
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Tradegy struck as a newborn baby drowned inside a well at Ruguzau in Takai Local Government Area in Kano. This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, on Wednesday in Kano. He said the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon. ”We received an emergency…
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