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It is always a delight to test the ideas of a politician against those of the political scientist. Both are concerned with politics and the political, and especially on the question of how a state…
Interfaith relationships are an increasingly common choice in Gen Z romances, especially in culturally diverse cities where different beliefs and traditions blend openly. Many young adults have grown up alongside friends of various faiths, making it feel natural to fall…
Dear Ma, This is a message to thank you for impacting my life for many years! I began reading your Saturday PUNCH column over 10 years ago, and it helped me abstain from sexual immorality all through my university days,…
The world reset in 1945, or so it thought. The Second World War which had taken about ninety million lives, had come to an end. Humanity erupted in joy. To many of the colonised, it was a war for human…
1. Introduction A closer examination of our polity will reveal that Nigeria stands at democracy’s precarious crossroads. It’s been 27 years since the 1999 Constitution heralded civilian rule and vested sovereignty in the people, yet trust in the electoral process…
Perhaps the time has come for the Federal Government to subject the activities of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to closer scrutiny and oversight. Such intervention has become imperative to prevent the growing trend of denying qualified Nigerians access…
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Who gives preference for certain days and months as He wishes, blessing them with virtues as He wills. This is one of the…
The conversation about Nigeria’s trade competitiveness usually begins in the wrong place. It starts with tariffs, trade agreements, and policy frameworks. It moves to currency volatility, foreign exchange access, and the cost of doing business. These are real problems, and…
President Bola Tinubu (PHOTO CREDIT: @officialABAT) The leaders of the NPN never abandoned the idea of single-party rule. They set out to destabilise the other parties that had left them, and funded factions in the NPP, PRP and GNPP. The…
Africa’s economic outlook remains resilient, even as geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainty continue to create headwinds. According to the African Development Bank, real GDP growth is projected at 4.3 per cent in 2026, up from 4.2 per cent in…
Nigeria’s Federal Government owns four major media agencies meant to project its activity, but none has been effective in the ring for over a decade, during which the negative narrative on insecurity has trended. These agencies under the Ministry of…
Except for its motto and morality, there is hardly anything wrong with the Nigeria Police Force. If burnished in the furnace of grammar, the statement, “Police is your friend,” which is the motto of the Nigeria Police, is wrong because…
The theatre of Nigerian politics never truly closes. The actors only change costumes, switch stages, and rehearse old scripts beneath new slogans. Last week, my searchlight rested on the Senate. This week, it drifted toward the state Houses of Assembly,…
Late Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru. Five years after that dark Friday evening in 2021, honest assessors of the country’s history still remember General Ibrahim Attahiru’s short tenure as COAS as pacesetting and effectual. Those who knew him personally testify that…
When you talk about safety and security in today’s Nigeria, the country is a stench. The country is trying to crawl out of the gory gutters of the crippling conundrum of insecurity. Nobody and nowhere is safe. Morality is evanescing.…
Ali-Balogun’s professional journey is deeply intertwined with the growth of public relations practice in Nigeria and Africa. With over three decades of experience, she has not only built a flourishing career but has also contributed immensely to institutional development, ethical…
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