Opinion

OPINION: BUHARI, HOW DOES YOUR SUPPORT FOR PALESTINE BENEFIT NIGERIA?

There is no morality in global politics. It is eat or be eaten. The nucleus of international relations, beyond the niceties of diplomacy, is interest. Substantially, foreign relations is a trade of interests. Nothing is given for nothing. Every...

OPINION: UNPAID SALARIES IN KOGI: WHO IS TO BE BLAMED?

During my secondary school days and as a literature Student, there was one interesting book we read for our preparation for the WAEC examination, titled "Who is to be blamed?". The book gave a detail account of one king who...

OPINION: CHRISTIANITY, FAITH: FREEDOM TO CRITICIZE ANY CHURCH OR PASTOR?

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If a Pastor does something reprehensible, does ‘touch not my anointed’ provide a cover from criticism? In the current debate, some have said the verse referred to the Children of Israel in the Scriptures. Others said it meant do not...

OPINION: BUHARI’S INAUGURATION: ANOTHER MISSED OPPORTUNITY

Muhammadu Buhari made world history yesterday when he probably became the first elected President in the world in modern times to be inaugurated into office without giving an inaugural speech. He gave no reason why he did not deliver...

OPINION: HUMANISM AND SIGNIFICANCE OF 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...

OPINION: THE MIRROR IN OUR BATHROOM, CHIMAMANDA

A quick disclaimer; I'm yet to read any of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's books. I have read a few of her articles (like the one she wrote about Michelle Obama's speech), and I have also watched a number of her...

OPINION: RCCG, ADEBOYE IN THE CROSSFIRE OF HATE

The devastating death of worship minister, Michael Arowosaiye, should have been an opportunity to call for broad support and compassion by all. But the enemies of the Church of God thought it was an opportunity to use his death...

OPINION: MAY 29TH SPEECHES OF MIXED MESSAGES

Since the advent of the current constitution in 1999, which is our grund norm, the transition from one administration to another happens every May 29th. This year's version has come and gone. However, what are still being digested across board...

OPINION: TACKLING SUICIDE SCOURGE

Ever since reports of incessant suicide took over our socioeconomic wavelengths, I have had the opportunity of reading different opinion articles by different writers, public affairs commentators and concerned citizens’- comments which I will safely but humbly describe as...

Ebie: A Reformer Takes Charge of Okowa’s Govt’s  ‘Engine Room’

A few hours before Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State formally announced his unexpected appointment as Secretary to the State Government, Chiedu Ebie was lounging at home reflecting on the past four years and relishing what is now a short...