Demola Rewaju: ‘Oh brother, why shall I shy?’– The lost art of approaching...
by Demola Rewaju Every man has in his mind the image of a man like James Bond who approaches women with a very funny quip and they respond to him in almost the same way – there’s that sapiosexual...
View ArticleOpinion: Restraint of trade and artistic freedom in Nigeria
by Rotimi Fawole It is unlikely that any artist will test the judicial waters on this issue, if those endorsement contracts are as juicy as the papers report. However, I do not think a Telco that...
View ArticleDemola Rewaju: Lagos anti-smoking law is ideal but unrealistic
by Demola Rewaju Many smokers would rather pay a N500 bribe than have their time wasted. Would it not be a reflection of reality if the punishment was an immediate fine of N500 for which a receipt...
View ArticleOpinion: The vindication of Buhari by Guardian Newspaper
by Obla Okoi It is unfortunate that the Guardian newspaper that is supposedly the flagship of journalism allowed people like Dr. Reuben Abati to use it to attempt to paint General Buhari as a villian....
View ArticleOpinion: How corruption among the ruling class destroyed businesses in Nigeria
by Jibrin Ibrahim The Ministry of Finance that is overseeing the inter-agency reconciliation process is of the view that $10.8 billion is the sum yet to be reconciled. It was the chairman of Virgin...
View ArticleOpinion: Just before Okonjo and Allison drives us crazy
by Odusote Oluwakayode Surely, something is rotten in the NNPC and the Minister of Petroleum, Alissson Madueke either participated in it, created the environment in which it could fester or was such a...
View ArticleChimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The anti-gay law is oppressive and should be repealed
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie A crime is a crime for a reason. A crime has victims. A crime harms society. On what basis is homosexuality a crime? Adults do no harm to society in how they love and whom...
View ArticleJoe Igbokwe: The APC is not the new PDP
by Joe Igbokwe Those presently flooding into APC will come in to learn that greatness never comes by accident. The new APC supporters will find out that every great thing has always been achieved by...
View ArticleDemola Rewaju: Dear Sister, use what you have to get what you want
by Demola Rewaju A woman who knows what she has can successfully use it to get what she wants but one who believes the only valuable thing she has to offer is her body will inevitably consider it her...
View ArticlePerry Brimah: Umaru Musa Yar’Adua-The legacy of a president
by Peregrino Brimah But Yar’dua was not stopping here, late Yar’Adua gave executive orders to the EFCC to go after anyone, bar none. Obasanjo was in his crosshairs. Obasanjo panicked! At a slippery...
View ArticleOpinion: Are NNPC and PPPRA immune to legislative and presidential oversight?
by Jiti Ogunye NNPC and their spin doctors should realize that Nigerians are no fools. Let the guilty own up, and as it is the practice, let charges be preferred, let their plea-bargaining arrangement...
View ArticleOpinion: What the law says about the removal/suspension of Sanusi
by Ifeoluwa Dada Thus, the statement credited to Dr. Reuben Abati, (Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity) along the line that “the President appointed Sanusi and he can remove him”...
View ArticleOpinion: Government’s insensitivity and the need for collective re-strategy...
by Abubakar Musa we must realize that Mr President (GEJ), who has all the security apparatchiks and buoyant resources under his control, isn’t a southern President but nigeria’s. Unless the North...
View ArticleDemola Rewaju: 12 artistes that changed the face of music in Nigeria
by Demola Rewaju Daddy Showkey – Hard to isolate him for this list but of all the ‘ghetto soldiers’, he occupies pride of place as the main voice and face of a group that includes Baba Fryo, Daddy...
View ArticleOpinion: The tragedy of defections and valueless politics in Nigeria
by Jude Ilo The same characters that where in the PDP are now finding a home in the APC. The common denominator? Interest in power – and through whatever means necessary. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi,...
View ArticleTheophilus Ilevbare: Borno and the changing dynamics of Boko Haram
by Theophilus Ilevbare Consequently, the cruel marauders pose a serious threat to the nation’s sovereignty and the continual harmonious co-existence of the various tribes and religions. The...
View ArticleTunde Leye: The turnkey generation
by Tunde Leye However, as it happened with the independence struggler generation they forcefully took power from, these men are aging, and with age, they are losing grip and power. It isn’t happening...
View ArticleDele Momodu: No orchids for Mallam Sanusi
by Dele Momodu If Sanusi was considered rude to the President, the Commander-in-Chief should have been presidential in his response by pursuing a clean fight. Every fight must not end with bruises and...
View ArticlePius Adesanmi: Dear Sanusi, here are your sins against Nigerians
by Pius Adesanmi 1) You sinned against us during Occupy Nigeria. Such was the level of your vomit-inducing elitism that you didn’t even know that most Nigerians do not power their...
View ArticleMike Ozekhome: Why Sanusi’s suspension is long overdue
by Mike Ozekhome Lamido brazenly politicized his sober office, committing serial infractions and violations of laws and regulations governing his exalted office. He became a “Mr. Donatus”, deeping his...
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