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In 2018, I wrote an article about the death of Ochanya Ogbaji after many years of abuse at the hands of her Uncle, his son, and her Aunt who acted as an enabler. Due to the huge outcry when it happened, I had hoped that Ochanya would get justice and her death would not be in … Continue reading “In dire need of scapegoats, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi”
‘Excellence in…’ This is the title of a book I started to work on about fifteen months ago. The outline is still being worked out before filling the pages. Work on it has been slowed down because the year started with three book projects about three eminent Nigerians. The three are among the dozen or so … Continue reading “Sanwo-Olu’s great transformation of Lagos, by Dele Sobbowale”
Brethren, we are welcome to the 11th month. Gradually, the year we started together is winding down. It has come with its ups and downs but the fact that you and I are still standing is an assurance that God still has us in mind. In other words, with God on our side, it doesn’t matter … Continue reading “Eleventh hour miracle is possible, by Funmi Komolafe”
Liverpool ended a four-game losing streak in the Premier League as Mohamed Salah scored his 250th goal for the club in a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday. Salah pounced on an error by Emiliano Martinez to open the scoring before Ryan Gravenberch’s deflected effort secured a long-awaited victory that lifts the defending champions up … Continue reading “Salah scores 250th Liverpool goal as Reds beat Villa to end four-game league losing streak”
The advantage which democracy supposedly has over all other forms of government is its inclination to guarantee the politics of equality. As a matter of fact, it is in a democracy that several freedoms such as freedom of speech, freedom of association etc. are usually found. That is why democracy is generally hailed as the … Continue reading “Imposed consensus: Bane of Nigeria’s party system, by Tonnie Iredia”
By Bunmi Sofola FROM time to time, you run into couples who look so wrong together you wonder what the attraction is. And, there are couples you see and are convinced their union is ordained from heaven. But these assumptions could be far-fetched at times. Take Lisa’s case for instance. She’s been married for four years … Continue reading “Learning to love that man you married once again”
By Bashir Bello KANO — Fresh attacks by unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits in border communities of Shanono and Tsanyanwa Local Government Areas of Kano State have left no fewer than three persons reportedly killed. A credible source in Tsanyanwa who spoke on condition of anonymity said the bandits in their numbers were from … Continue reading “3 killed as bandits launch fresh attacks on Kano border communities”
By Ben Benson-Okoli Esq Succinctly put, politics is about power, influence and control. In his treatise, “Prince,” Niccolo Machiavelli argued that politics is about acquisition, maintenance and exercise of power though he sees deceit, violence and manipulation as part of the methods politicians often employ. Aristotle was even more emphatic. To him, it is the art and … Continue reading “Abia, S’East: In defence of Benjamin Kalu”
Akwa United and Heartland FC have cleared their international players’ debts within the deadlines set by FIFA, prompting the world football body to lift their global registration bans. Both clubs acted swiftly after being threatened with worldwide transfer sanctions by FIFA, a move that underscored the power and influence of the global football regulator. Out of … Continue reading “FIFA must hear this: Heartland, Akwa Utd clear foreign players’ debts, neglect local players”
Sylvanus Okpala is a well known name in Nigerian football circles. Apart from playing for the country and winning the 1980 AFCON, Okpala also won the AFCON with the Super Eagles in 2013 as an assistant coach to the late Stephen Keshi. He has been consistent in his view concerning the Super Eagles World Cup qualifying campaign. Even … Continue reading “CAF 2026 W/Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles must fight to the end – Okpala”