Opinion

Urgent Presidential And Police Intervention Needed

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Amidst the intricate fabric of Nigeria 39;s political landscape, the reported involvement of the military in the detention of FirstNews editor Segun Olatunji has plunged the nation into a profound crisis, striking at the very core of democracy and human rights. As echoed by both international and l ...

Beyond FG’s Bid To Boost Light Industry, Promote Home-Made Goods, There Is Need

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
There is no denying the fact that prior to, and since assumption of office on May 29, 2023 that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has at several fora made the direction of his policy thrust on job creations known to Nigerians, particularly as he on the day of his swearing in to power revealed a series of ...

Catalyzing Nigeria's Transition Towards A Progressive Criminal Justice System Un

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Let 39;s delve into the gripping narrative surrounding Nadeem Anjarwalla 39;s dramatic escape, shedding light on Nigeria 39;s dark underbelly of systemic disregard for the rule of law and due process mdash;a trend that has only intensified under the tenure of President Tinubu. This harrowing tale ...

Africa Unites To Bring Nuclear Nutrition Expertise To The Continent

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
bull; Micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent in Africa and are one of the major factors associated with growth retardation, poor immune function, and child mortality. bull; A new master rsquo;s degree programme in Nutrition with Nuclear Techniques will help to address malnutr ...

Simon Ekpa, 96 Other “Terrorists,” Attorney General Of The Federation And Nigeri

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Not that I expected much from him. But Simon Ekpa could have, but failed, to transform an otherwise justifiable regional sentiment into any sort of coherent push. Even after the Federal Government designated the organisation he is a part of as a terrorist organisation, Ekpa held all the aces. He cou ...

X-Raying The Delta State Disability Protection Bill, 2024

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Similar to the provisions of United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) , an international human rights treaty, adopted on 13 December 2006 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, and opened for signature on 30 March 2007, to promote, protect and ensure the ...

Education Is Not The Same As Schooling

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Education, to me, means much more than simply attending classes, seminars or webinars and accumulating countless certificates. It surpasses the acquisition of information and knowledge. In the wise words of Dr. Ganiu Bamgbose (Dr GAB) from Lagos State University, 39;education should help you th ...

Between Misogynist And Successful Women

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
The Oxford Advanced Learner rsquo;s Dictionary of Current English succinctly defines misogynist as ldquo;hater of women rdquo;. There is no denying the fact that many misogynists have been waging several wars and equally campaigning against women rsquo;s freedom, emancipation and empowerment. A ...

Edo 2024: Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu 'show of power' over APC guber candidates

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
A tell-tale photograph from the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja showed Senator and former Governor Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North), beaming, and hugging the party candidate for the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo (APC, Edo C ...

Prodigals Think Modern Slavery Abroad Is Worth Dying For

Monday, March 25, 2024
African politicians knew that some wealthy and middle class voters sought a foreign country they could relocate to, with one to ten million local currencies. One politician started thinking about election promises. He promised to make traveling overseas easier to divert attention from their failures ...
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