Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Amid the greatest crisis of judicial authority since Nigeria’s independence in 1960, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 23 August 2024 swore in an Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). For the new Chief Justice,…

Funded by Global Affairs, Canada and armed to power women and girls by advancing their rights and supporting women-led organisations, networks and movements through capacity building and mentorship, influencing gender-related laws, preventing and fighting Gender Based Violence (GBV) among others,…

Have you ever read Heidi Holland’s Dinner With Mugabe? It was published in 2012 by a Zimbabwean journalist and columnist who worked with Illustrated Life Rhodesia magazine. The book is a very penetrating portraiture of Robert Mugabe. It is a psychobiography of a…

Clearly, only applicants – those who have applied – can benefit from the loan. But there seems to be apathy from certain parts of the country, particularly in the south. The Student Loan Scheme is a national programme being implemented…

My visit to Apapa was an eye-opener, providing a firsthand experience of the immense scale of operations that sustain Nigeria’s economy. It reinforced the importance of effective leadership in navigating the complexities of such a vast and vital sector. Apapa…

Goodness is not amenable to human effort. Stop trying to please God. If you try to please God, you will sin against God. Stop trying to do the right thing. If you try to do the right thing, you will…

The upcoming presidential election in America would likely be one of its most consequential in recent memory, and understandably, Mr Trump commands the highest attention. All eyes are centred on him and the MAGA crowd, to see how they would…

To drive the successful integration of digital solutions in Nigerian agriculture, it is imperative that all stakeholders; government agencies, technology providers, and the farming community collaborate and support this transformation. Government agencies should prioritise funding and policy support that fosters…

If a picture is worth a thousand words, President Bola Tinubu could write books with the photographs he took last Friday. How else can we explain the slight drama that unfolded when he swore in the new Chief Justice that…

I do not like avocado pear; I guess it is because it is not sugary. I also dislike the sliminess of chia seeds when mixed with water. During the heat wave this year, the only water that could quench my…

I confess that early in November 2023, when I wrote “How to Buy ‘Air Force One”, I did not know that this day would come. But last week, President Bola Tinubu seemed to explain it as he cleared his throat…

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Monday, 19 August, made another public claim that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted a peace proposal to end the war in the Palestine. The US christened its latest claim…

In the land where the Zagros Mountains meet the horizon and vast deserts tell tales of ancient times lies a country historically known as Persia. Its history weaves the rich mosaic of human civilization. From its very inception, Iran has…

Abuja hosted the historic ‘International Conference for the Eradication of Colonialism in the World.’ There, ideas flowed like a waterfall and a firm resolve to end the human scourge was forged. Hosted by Nigeria’s Society for International Relations Awareness (SIRA) it…

In vitro fertilisation has revolutionised the way couples start families, but it is surrounded by several misconceptions. Here are some common myths about IVF babies. For instance, although there may be a slight increase in certain complications such as low…