Still on Favour Ofili, by Patrick Omorodion
The idiom “Procrastination is the thief of time”, according to Wikipedia, was coined in 1742 by a poet named Edward Young. The idiom was, however, popularized by Charles Dickens, one…
Nudity in African films no big deal — Ekene Nnamani
By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actor Ekenechukwu Nnamani, popularly known as 042 Swanky, has defended the use of nudity in African films, saying it should not be viewed as taboo if…
Sabotaged and Scattered, the Opposition wobbles, by Ugoji Egbujo
•Is Jonathan also trying to scatter them, too? Three weeks from critical deadlines, the opposition parties are in utter disarray. If this democracy fails, those who scattered the opposition must…
Najib weeps for Mabo, by Emeka Obasi
Doma United are back to the Nigerian Premier League, thanks to Technical Adviser Najib Mabo who was hired by proprietor Alhaji Suleiman Umar and given a blank cheque and free…
Inside Akpabio’s failed survival strategy, by Emmanuel Aziken
The failed attempt by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to amend the Senate Standing Rules was, from the outset, interpreted in many political circles as an act of self-preservation. The proposed…
The 2030 SDGs: Beyond the rhetoric of hope
In 2015, Nigeria signed onto the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs) with the flourish of a nation ready to conquer its demons. It was a grand vision—17…
Attacks: Many South Africans have always been hostile, by Adekunle Adekoya
I first came into contact with South Africa remotely, through a book, Cry, the Beloved Country, written by Alan Patton ( 11 January 1903 – 12 April 1988). It was…
Who is After Obi, Kwankwaso Again? By Azu Ishiekwene
The former Labour Party presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, thinks he is Nigeria’s most misunderstood politician. Why is it hard for us to see that his serial party flipping is not…
Police nab Bayelsa sender of gun that led to Oghenemine’s killing by Delta officer
By Egufe Yafugborhi, ASABA Reports say Police have arrested two persons including the Bayelsa State sender of the barretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition that led to the killing…
Ivory Coast dissolves election body criticised by the opposition
Ivory Coast on Wednesday dissolved the authority responsible for organising elections following sustained opposition criticism over its handling of polls, but did not say what would replace it. The decision,…