Opinion

OPINION: AGENDA FOR NINTH ASSEMBLY

John Grisham is the prolific author of seventeen novels. 'The Last Juror' ironically is his first. I was privileged to have read it not long ago. In the beginning chapter, this maverick story teller narrated a story of how a once upon...

OPINION: 9 THINGS YOU DO THAT ANNOY A JOURNALIST

There are so many occupational hazards a journalist encounters in the line of duty. Interviewing an annoying, exasperating, “long overdue for a slap” character is one of them. For the sake of clarity, “you” in the headline and “character” in...

OPINION: DEEPER LIFE, KUMUYI, RCCG, NIGERIA, BUHARI & CRITICS

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Criticism prioritization is bad leadership. Criticism is not national development. Those angry at Pastor Kumuyi of Deeper Life Church over his comment to Church members are mostly professional critics, or those who think it would be any more potent. Nigeria’s...

OPINION: HERDSMEN-FARMERS CLASH IN NIGERIA; A MONSTER ENABLED BY CLIMATE CHANGE?

Way back in the early 90s when I was involved in Sustainable Forests Resources Management as Community Relations Officer at a Participatory Community Forestry Project funded by then British Overseas Development Administration now called, Department for International Development –...

FIRSTBANK: REDEFINING THE ‘HERITAGE OF FIRST’ WITH SMART DIGITAL BANKING

As information technology evolves rapidly, the disruption or advancement in the banking sector will continue to be digitised. Only the bank that can transform itself into truly effective digital organisation and embrace the changes in digital technologies and consumer...

OPINION: DAY PDP THREATENED TO RECLAIM ANAMBRA STATE

Chief Austin Umahi, the National Vice Chairman, Southeast, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is fast proving himself to be a very strong voice in the politics of the region. Somehow, his words are no longer taken for empty...

OPINION: APC: WHAT KIND OF PARTY IS IT, REALLY?   

It is reasonable to conclude that whenever the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds up the mirror to look at itself, the image that comes up is that of a once-in-an-age progressive entity created to remedy our national defects. Hard...

OPINION: NIGER DELTA CHALLENGE AND IGNORANCE HYPOTHESIS

I recall listening with real curiosity to Professor Anthony Akpoborie, a Geologist and Lecturer, speak passionately to underline his position and express the depth of his conviction on the topic; Community Rights to Sustainable Environment and Clean Water Supply...

OPINION: THE NIGERIAN PATRIOTS OR ‘PLAYTRIOTS’

Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey To serve our fatherland With love and strength and faith The labour of our heroes past Shall never be in vain To serve with heart and might One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity. So last week Mr. Buhari, the...

OPINION: HUMANISM AND SECULAR MEDICAL SERVICES IN NIGERIA

As part of the activities marking this year's world humanist day, humanists are organizing a free medical outreach at the national stadium in Surulere in Lagos. The program is open to the public especially those who are unable to...