Opinion

Nigeria's General Muhammadu Buhari most recently avowed that he is detribalized, not a religious partisan, and in control of the government. He is seeking a third/second term depending on who you ask and on how the counting is done....

The pains of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda were relived recently when it was reported that four mass graves were discovered traced to the genocide in the East African country dating back to over 20 years. According to reports by...

Nigerian youths who accept challenges and are ready to conquer will wholeheartedly accept my wish for them. I am one of them, not underage, not overage. So, it is also my wish for myself. Ever since I came across...

When speaking about Nigeria overseas, I normally prefer to be my country’s marketing officer, extolling her virtues and hoping to attract investments and tourists. But as we all know, Nigeria is battling with many challenges, and if I refer...

The US government’s 2017 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Nigeria must be a source of concern to President Buhari and the country in general. The 48-page executive summary of the report, which was released recently by the...

I have been accused several times by my wife of refusing to advice people. In fact, I always tell her I do not know much, and that I even need advice. But today, I want to honour her memory...

The Yoruba have a cherished prayer that they offer in disapproval of a tramautising battle that faces their beloved ones or associates: “Ki Olorun ki o gba wa lowo ogun ale ni ma dehin”, transliterated as: “May the Almighty...

A new wave is sweeping across Africa. Elections on the continent are increasingly yielding younger leadership than ever before. From presidents to ministers and governors, senators to members of parliament, Africa’s young people are demanding a seat at the...

Nigeria is gradually becoming a theatre of the absurd where nothing comes as a surprise anymore. Nigeria as a nation is becoming reputed as a place where no one wants to take up responsibility for his or her actions. And in...

The Guardian has once again come out against same-sex marriage in Nigeria. In its editorial of 24 April 2018, the paper argued against 'a proposed revocation' of the law in the country. The Guardian categorically opposed Theresa May's directive...