When US President, Donald J Trump, released a barrage of scorching, uncomplimentary posts on his social media handles about Nigeria over the weekend, his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, nearly fell into a trap. There were calls from some quarters that he should “engage” Trump, rather than let loose his propaganda officials. We started hearing that he […]

By SUNNY IKHIOYA There is something we must all realise, no matter the punitive measures introduced by President Donald Trump and the United States government.   Things cannot be worse than the situation that we have found ourselves these past ten years. Indeed, as one of my Warri brothers told me: “the colonisation has eaten far deep

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,457 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,455 per dollar on Monday. Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,441.75 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to

The recent call by Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, for state governments to take up the challenge of providing power to residents of their states is well placed. The surprise is that some of our states need to be pushed to do this. For decades, the calls for decentralisation of electric power fell on deaf

The Presidential System of Government The American form of Presidential System of Government, currently being experimented by Nigeria, is too expensive for our resources to conveniently accommodate. It is high time we faced the reality of our existence. Having regard to the history of America as stated earlier and the resources of U.S.A. American Presidential System

Memories can serve some useful lessons but sometimes can also drive one through the path of forlornness. The brighter ones are very redeeming and can shine light into the heart of darkness. Shakespeare viewed memory as a “powerful, double-edged force, capable of both preserving cherished moments and holding onto pain.” Yes, memories can serve up both

“We oppose any country’s interference in other countries’ internal affairs under the pretext of religion and human rights. We oppose the wanton threat of sanctions and the use of force.”

With President Donald Trump designating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), and within 24 hours of that designation putting his so-called War Department on notice to invade the country should Abuja fail to execute his orders, can Nigerian Christians, as they were urged by Mr. Peter Obi, the LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election,