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 need for invitation…
Mali has witnessed a state of unrest as its citizens take to the street. The protest, led by Imam Mahmoud Dicko of the Rally of Patriotic Force, was against president Keita, who has been in…
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 (PPE) to health…
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, if you haven’t…
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 notes ‘Matchmaker Sima…
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 postponement of…
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 ordinarily come to…
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 zoning in Nigeria,…
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 Conference of 1884-885,…
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 is accrued to…
Nzube Nlebedim One wouldn’t be denying the truth that being a dedicated Africanist and African writer is a privilege. And it sure has its perks, the major one of which is the pleasure you get…
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 2019, Robert Llyod…
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 our time and…
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 employees. The recent…
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 in many health…
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 of troupes for…
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 in the travel…
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 the Nigerian landscape….
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 unfavourable position in…
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 of this because…