Opinion

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?   

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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...

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?

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...