Saturday, January 31

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Planning for a Resilient Year Ahead

After each blood exchange, there is a shift in my body, not dramatic, not instant, not loud. It is subtle. Quiet. Gentle. Almost like my body is exhaling, breathing out what it has carried and breathing in what it has…

As the oracle bows, an era ends in Delta politics, By Nosike Ogbuenyi

Towering in influence, Mr Nwaoboshi’s imprint on Delta politics and governance will endure for generations. Through party organisation, grassroots mobilisation, and strategic engagements, he earned the revered sobriquet of the “Oracle of Politics” — a testament to his foresight, insight,…

Living With the End in Mind

I lost Mama in 2022, but never really found the courage to visit home (after her funeral) until December 2024. Need I tell you that I spent every waking or late hour of my stay in the village crying? In…

Who gets to be black in today’s world?, By Osmund Agbo

In recent weeks, Somali Americans have been subjected to baseless insinuations in the United States. What renders this episode particularly disquieting is not merely the malevolence of the attacks, but the ambivalence of the response. Some Blacks have hesitated to…

A Couple’s Miraculous Journey of Love

For you and your partner, the holiday season is more than time off work or a schedule full of celebrations. It is a rare pause in the rhythm of everyday life, a moment when routines soften, pressures ease, and you…

Between honest conversation and earned celebration, By Haroon Aremu

If policymakers, private partners, and the media pay attention, these conversations can evolve from ceremonial gatherings into sustained interventions. For now, the message is unmistakable: the North has many builders, innovators, and storytellers. The real task is to listen to…

A public health risk in Nigeria

As Nigerians celebrate the festive season, a grim reminder has emerged: dog bites and rabies remain public health threats. Dog bites are a major concern, with many victims resorting to self-care and traditional remedies, which can be fatal. Rabies is…

Consciousness Uploading with AI & Neuralink Chips

In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and technological innovation, few figures loom as large as Elon Musk. As the CEO of Neuralink, Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, Musk has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, from electric vehicles to…

Reinventing Nigeria’s banking sector for sustainability

The Nigerian banking sector has historically played a vital role in the country’s economic development, providing essential financial services to individuals, businesses, and government entities. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including intense competition, technological disruptions, regulatory reforms, cultural distortion,…

From ghetto hero to team problem

The (Om0) child (tó) is (bá) the (ma jé) father (Àsàmú) to (kékeré) the (ló ti ń jenu) man (sámú-sámú). Ehn, yes! Deal with it! The mishmash opening sentence is intentional because it is the confusion I have on offer…

Remember the hungry – Punch Newspapers

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace”- Isaiah…

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