There is a bugbearing and exasperating season in people’s lives when things around them may be neck-deep in the fiery furnace of affliction and confusion. It is like crawling down the rabbit hole solo in a fiery fog of bemusement…

The CNN American Presidential Debate showed humanity is in a catch-22 situation while the European high speed far-right turns on the cliffs, threaten to plunge humankind into an uncertain world. The far-right turns have been taken in countries like Switzerland,…

A successful marriage does not happen by luck or chance even though some couples will disagree. In reality, it takes hard work, tenacity, and understanding which is where planning and cooperation take precedence. An intentional couple can work hard to…

…youth unemployment and widespread poverty, which has grown into a national crisis, continue to escape the priorities of the political elite. As Dangote alludes, a failure to address these critical macroeconomic conditions that stifle business growth, will trigger further job…

“Social Media will bring your legs outside” was my reaction to the hullabaloo that greeted an actress’ marriage recently, after a blog claimed that their union is her groom’s fourth attempt at marriage. Don’t be surprised that, that information was…

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah alone, and so we praise Him, ask Him to assist us, and beg Him to forgive us. We seek refuge with Him from…

Dear Mummy Temilolu, You are one of the important women in my life. You’ve been a great mother to me. Thank you for all you do. I’ll be 23 years old on Saturday and I know that if I had…

This week, I am attending a conference in Sao Tome on the persistence of the threat of coups and other forms of unconstitutional change of government (UCG) organised by the United Nations Office for Central Africa. Since 2020, at least…

A fire incident happened at the old Karu market of the Federal Capital Territory and the senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, arrived at the site at the earliest time possible. There, she spoke to sellers who lost their wares,…

The Nigerian banking sector is facing a crisis of trust and transparency due to an unusual pattern of cash dispensation. There is a growing trend in the complex web of issues surrounding the scarcity of cash at banks’ Automated Teller…

The flamboyant Ojude Oba festival of flourish and colours is nothing but the cat’s pyjamas. The lavishness of the Ijebu and their thriftiness are bemusing contradictions. As a matter of fact, the Ijebu and their intimidating panache are just the…

The primary aim of writing “From Zero to Entrepreneur” is to enlighten and inspire young entrepreneurs. The book serves as a guide to help them navigate the tumultuous waters of business and encourages them to persevere despite challenges. Many individuals…

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the UK. Picture credit: Reuters This must feel like a funeral moment for the Tories and the obsequies of the third prime minister in five years. But Sunak is young and immensely gifted. He is…

Extreme weather is becoming increasingly frequent and intense. It refers to a noticeable change in weather patterns that include extreme situations such as significantly high or low temperatures, heavy rainfall, and strong winds over a relatively short period. Weather is…

For the first time in Akwa Ibom history where a graphic insider account of a stormy political campaign that climaxed in the election of a governor has been turned into a riveting book. For the third time in five years, Anietie…