By Bolanle Bolawole

No one in a position of authority deliberately sets out to give himself a bad image. What usually happens is that aides, family members, friends, influencers, lobbyists, and those in the corridors of power deliberately or inadvertently crop up injuries or bad image for their principals. Some do this to curry favour as they pretend to be more Catholic than the pope, crying louder than the bereaved. Others do it deliberately to feather their own nests.

By Hassan Gimba

“One of the shrewdest ways for human predators to conquer their stronger victims is to convince them steadily with propaganda that they are still free.” N. A. Scott, American author.

By Dotun Oladipo

About two weeks ago, I joined Babajide Kolade-Otitoju on a Television Continental programme: “Journalists Hangout.” The programme provides perspectives to trending and topical issues in Nigeria and beyond, especially as they affect Nigerians. One of the topics of the day was the seeming face-off between a former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

By Deji Ayoola

Beyond a seeming cosmetic spruce-up, the new Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, FMACCE, actually benefits from a fundamental vision tweak and structural reconceptualization from which the impactful achievements it has recorded within a year flow.

By Funke Egbemode

A man with the he-goat spirit is a man who does not listen to your advice. It’s not that he does not respect you. It’s just that he respects that thing in-between his legs more. He is not deaf either, he just likes the sonorous voice of his third leg. It is sweet in his ears. And anyway, the vibes he gets from doing things with his partner-in-crime, his third leg, leaves him feeling like a king and conqueror. A very good feeling, I gather.

By Bola Bolawole

On Tuesday, 23 April, 2024, Dana Air’s McDonald Douglas MD-82 aircraft with registration number 5N BKI skidded off the runway at the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The incident was reported to have occurred around 9.00am local time. The aircraft reportedly flew into Lagos from Abuja with 83 passengers and crew members on board. Thank God, no life was lost!

By Azu Ishiekwene

Earlier this week, I teased on my social handle about my encounter with a deity. Of course, not in the sense that one might meet a deity in the groove of a village forest.

By Paulyn Owhievbie Ugbodaga

Press freedom stands as a cornerstone of democracy, a vital pillar that upholds transparency, accountability, and the fundamental rights of citizens. In Nigeria, a nation rich in diversity and complexity, the landscape of press freedom is interspersed with both progress and challenges. As journalists strive to uncover truths and hold power to account, they often find themselves navigating a terrain fraught with obstacles.

By Paulyn Owhievbie Ugbodaga

Welcome to the vibrant tapestry of Nigeria, where the colours are rich, the beats are infectious, and the stories are as diverse as the people who call this land home. But behind the vibrant facade lies a sobering truth – the shadow of gender-based violence looms large over the nation. So, grab a seat, and let's embark on a journey to unravel the complexities of this pressing issue.

By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D

Those who know Gov. Alex Chioma Otti OFR to a reasonable extent will attest to the glaring fact that the First Class (Hon.) graduate of Economics and former bank chief speaks less and listens more. He is not loquacious and often withholds opinion on issues he considers serious and sensitive.

By Hassan Gimba

In my last two write-ups, I narrated my sojourn to Saudi Arabia, where I ended up at the Makkah Saudi-German Hospital in search of Medicare.

By Bolanle Bolawole

Charges that the judiciary is complicit in the executive rascality that has seized this country since the Fourth Republic began in 1999 never cease to rear its ugly head. The charges are not from aggrieved politicians alone but also from the top echelon of the Bar. Retired judges have also been known to express dissatisfaction at the performance of some of their colleagues still on the Bench.