Opinions
A couple of months ago, I sat with the founder of the Disability and Sickle Cell Organisation of Nigeria, Mr Tayo Faloye, for an interview that has since been published online. Tayo himself is a…
The convergence of digital innovation and agriculture in Nigeria represents not just a technological revolution, but a societal transformation towards sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems that nourish communities, empower farmers as stewards of the land, and safeguard the planet…
Precious Chikwendu …critics argue that Precious’ public airing of grievances violates the privacy of her former husband and family, exposing them to unwanted attention and scrutiny. They emphasise the importance of respecting boundaries and maintaining confidentiality in personal relationships, especially…
It is a crucial time to shine light on the heinous issue that plagues our society. Sexual assault is a pervasive and profoundly concerning problem that affects individuals of all ages, genders and backgrounds. It is a traumatic experience that…
The streets of the world exploded on Wednesday as workers and students, marchers and protesters, sent May Day calls and, in several cities, clashes erupted over local needs and international concerns. The streets of France, Greece, United States, Chile, Cuba…
Usually, when the public hears the term immunisation, it conjures images of immunising infants or young children against diseases like polio, measles, and mumps. Vaccination frequently evokes memories of childhood immunisation programmes, in which newborns and early children receive essential…
Yesterday, I saw one of the most disgusting videos on Facebook where a comedian I’m not sure is mentally okay savagely dealt his girlfriend a heavy slap on her face after slamming on her face his birthday cake which she…
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation, may Allah extol the mention of our noble Prophet Muhammad in the highest company of Angels, bless him…
Negative feelings are normal in life as no one can predict the future as life does not head in a single direction. Sometimes life may seem so perfect for a while and suddenly, a traumatic event happens that can completely…
Last year, I announced my 50th birthday. I did not know that some readers kept the date and this year, I got birthday wishes without even reminding you all. I can confidently say that what we share is more than…
Probiotics have gained immense popularity in recent years for their potential health benefits. These living microorganisms often referred to as “good” or “friendly” bacteria are believed to provide various health advantages when consumed in adequate amounts. In this lecture, we…
I did not know that Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, owned athletic sneakers. I mean the kind possessed by such famous sprinters and long-distance runners as Usain Bolt and Eliud Kipchoge. Following his assumption of the Kogi…
“The Nigerian educational system is in trouble,” lamented a friend who owns a private coaching institution for secondary school students, particularly those sitting for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Over the years, he has been…
One piece of good news from Nigeria in the past one month is the rapid recovery of Nigeria’s currency, the naira. The naira was rated as the best-performing currency in the world in the last one month, rising rapidly from…
President Bola Tinubu [PHOTO: PRESIDENCY] Yesterday, civil society organisations under the leadership of Auwal Musa Rafsanjani of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) held a press conference in Abuja to express their alarm at the bold, supported and fearless…
The National Assembly has set in motion committees to further alter the 1999 Constitution. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on February 14, 2024, constituted a 45-member Committee on Constitution Review chaired by the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin…
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