In September 2011, Ahmad Ali, who owned the British luxury goods firm Gold and Co., disclosed to a reporter a stunning order made by the Nigerian government under former President Goodluck Jonathan: 53 customized gold iPhones. They were for the…

In my July 7 piece, Quiet Mondays, I discussed how noiseless some Mondays at the Presidential Villa can be. I drew parallels with other presidential palaces around the world, where leaders often dedicate their Mondays to “less public” affairs; about…

The #EndBadGovernance nation-wide mass protests swept through the country from 1 August, for ten days. But, it was not the first popular revolt against neoliberalism, and certainly, will not be the last. It will continue as long as the International…

At times, fibroids can make sexual intercourse uncomfortable, and if you have large or multiple fibroids, you might experience pain during sex. This painful intercourse can affect your libido; you may find yourself less interested in sex due to the…

It’s typical for the average Igbo man to think his life is incomplete without a male child. Read this man’s message to me on the matter: “A friend of mine is in a mess. His problems started when his wife…

One important question I was asked during my interview on SRTV during World Sickle Cell Day, was whether I believed there would be a cure for those living with the disease. My response was that I most definitely hope so,…

Ambassador Oubi Bachir, Representative of the Western Sahara POLISARIO Liberation Movement in Switzerland and to the UN and International Organisations in Geneva, gave the the Keynote Address. He called on the African Union to implement the African Court of Human…

Nduka Obaigbena His philanthropic endeavours reflect his commitment to leveraging his influence and resources to drive positive change in society. As we celebrate Prince Nduka Obaigbena’s 65 years on mother earth, we honour this grey-bearded man’s unquantifiable contributions to journalism;…

Nigerians expect Customs to design more articulate policies, activities and programmes that will eliminate the activities of smugglers, shore up national revenue, and facilitate trade. Nigeria stands to gain immensely from these efforts. Here in Nigeria, it is customary for…

On the 12th of this month, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres joined his voices with the calls by officials of several UN member states to reiterate a critical fact: the composition of the UNSC significantly undermines its capacity to…

Protesters flying the Russian flag in the North. …the flag-waving campaign by some youths, especially in the North, shows that the country’s leadership should be wary of foreign interference, as witnessed in the crises in some West African countries that…

In The Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful All praises and thanks be to Allah, and peace and salutations be upon the Messenger of Allah, his noble household, his companions and all those who follow him with…

The Nigerian National Assembly, Abuja The proof that madness is running wild in the National Assembly is that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen could dare propose the contentious Counter Subversion Bill 2024. The proposed legislation sought,…

Who says a protest isn’t necessary in a country that has gained notoriety as one of the most corrupt in the world? The widespread corruption has resulted in severe consequences, including widespread hunger, soaring inflation, an inadequate education system that…

The uninhibited worldwide spread of Nigerian music has made it the newest darling of the global music market. This surge has not only elevated the movement’s commercial viability but also marked significant milestones within Nigeria’s music sector. The International Federation…