China has finally eased its entry restrictions for travelers from 36 European countries all over the globe. Germany, France, UK, among many others, are countries that would be allowed entry without a […]
China Eases Travel Entry Restrictions
Ondo State Government Distributes PPE To Health Facilities
In line with the vision of maintaining the protection and safety of health personnel involved in the fight against the Corona virus, the Ondo State government has given out Personal Protective Equipment […]
It’s Her Day
We are seeing more and more Nigerian movies pop up on Netflix, and this is a very good thing. This movie is the Number 3 trending movie in Nigeria on Netflix. So, […]
Indian Matchmaking
Indians are big on arranged marriages, so it should come as no surprise that one of the first mainstream Indian shows on Netflix is about this topic. The show’s description on Netflix […]
WASSCE: Sitting a Regional Exam in a Pandemic
The West African Examination Council, WAEC, was preparing for the West African Examination Council Examination, WASSCE, for secondary school candidates scheduled for April 6, 2020, when the Coronavirus pandemic struck. This led […]
The Punishing Power of Perfidy
By Professor Mark Nwagwu Obetiti, Nguru, Imo State Where do words come from? I sometimes ask myself. My memory houses a lot but there are words lying deep inside that do not […]
The War against Insurgency, and the Dynamics of Political Zoning
Professor Yima Sen, Director General of the Northern Elders’ Forum, Nigeria, speaks on issues relating to the war against insurgency and insecurity in the North, and the topical question of political […]
Corruption in Nigeria: Profile of a Political Economy
Yima Sen Nigeria is on the verge of being completely destroyed by corruption. This is no longer news. What is news is that, since the middle of the 19th century, the Berlin […]
Ondo State: Jousting for the Governorship Seat at Alagbaka
Femi Morgan Ondo State is a contested hotbed of political campaigns. It is the only oil producing state in South West Nigeria. This means it receives the revenue perks and derivatives that […]
China Sentenced a Canadian to Death Over Drug Charges
Xu Weihong, a Canadian, was sentenced by a Chinese court for manufacturing ketamine drug. The drug has become a popular recreational drug, was said to be a powerful tranquiliser for animals. In […]
SERIOUSLY SINGLE
This South African movie is the Number 1 trending movie in Nigeria for now. This is really a big deal because Nigerians love love. We are also critical of how we spend […]
IPPIS: Does ASUU have something to hide?
Oriyomi Adebare The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) as an employer of labour is like any other employer worldwide. They have the powers to determine what, why and how to pay their […]
Covid-19: A Survivor’s Journey to Testing and Recovery
Freda Onaiza Across the globe, testing and treatment of Covid-19 patients have become difficult with the rising cases. There has been reports of limited testing kits and shortage of bed spaces […]
Donald Trump: Marvelling at America
Suleiman Galadima Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is an interesting personality that is pleasing to the eyes; controversial, unpredictable with his many gaffes. He has become the unending stock […]
Going Up North
By Ennie Sophie Oluwa With the outbreak of COVID-19 and the lockdown rules in most nations of the world, Nigeria inclusive, the tourism industry has been one of the most affected. Many […]
The ICPC and it’s Many Hurdles
Femi Morgan For many Nigerians, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, is a silent and powerless anti-corruption agency, while the EFCC is the bolder and more active on […]
COVID-19, FG and ASUU: Who Wants to Give Nigerian Students Extra Year?
From its refusal to allow e-learning in member universities, to its prediction of a 2021 resumption date, the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) seems to have put itself in an […]
Daniel Oriahi’s Sylvia is a Nuanced Take on Mental Health
Jerry Chiemeke While it’s fairly acknowledged in literature and film, the concept of having an imaginary friend is not one that is particularly well-received in a traditional Nigerian setting. Nigerians are aware […]
Urgent Reform for the EFCC
By Tade Ipadeola In the preface to his magisterial book on the origin of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC , titled A Paradise for Maggots, Professor Wale Adebanwi recounts an […]
