The 774,000 Jobs Scam
Most religions preach and teach forgiveness as one of their highest tenets. So, when I started seeing how Nigerians responded commendably to Festus Keyamo’s well dramatized Senate meeting that is worthy of an Oscar award,…
July 2020
Lewis Hamilton’s Statesman-Like Presence Comes To The Fore After Styrian GP
By Andrew Benson – BBC Chief F1 writer Lewis Hamilton stood on the podium after a dominant victory in the Styrian Grand Prix with his fist raised in a black power salute, an image emblematic…
Ranching: The Enugu Example
Thisday Editorial For several years, well-meaning Nigerians have canvassed ranching as panacea for the incessant herder-farmer clashes. These clashes have resulted in wanton killings, plundering and pillaging across the country. Sadly, rather than accept that…
Hagia Sophia: Pope ‘Pained’ As Istanbul Museum Reverts To Mosque
BBC Pope Francis has said he’s “pained” by Turkey’s decision to convert Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia back into a mosque. Speaking at a service in the Vatican, the Roman Catholic leader added that his “thoughts go…
Ibrahim Magu: Seized Properties Cornered By Top EFCC Officials, Magu’s Friends – Panel
By Ade Adesomoju and Oladimeji Ramon The suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, could not give a proper account of missing 332 out of the 836 recovered properties …
Nine Astonishing Ways David Attenborough Shaped Your World
Naturalist and pioneer Sir David Attenborough has inspired millions by bringing the natural world into our homes. But thanks to a life marked by a tenacious desire to explore, innovate and enlighten, his impact is…
Samsung Unveils Maritime Innovations To Modernise Shipbuilding In Nigeria
By Peter Uzoho Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) is developing innovative methods to facilitate smart shipping by undertaking thorough research across their multiple research centres in Geoje, Daeduk and Pangyo in Korea. According to a statement…
Wilfried Zaha: West Midlands Police Arrest Boy, 12, Over Racist Messages
BBC A 12-year-old boy has been arrested by police investigating racist messages sent to Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha on social media. Zaha revealed he had received several abusive messages on social media before Sunday’s…
FG Threatens To Review Air Agreements With UK, Others Over ‘Unacceptable Treatment ‘Of Nigerian Carriers
By Adedayo Akinwale The federal government Sunday said it would review its Air agreements with various countries as a result of the unacceptable treatment of Nigerian carriers during the coronavirus pandemic. It specifically lamented that…
You, Your Mentors and Role Models
Years ago, when I was the Youth President of a Redeemed Christian Church of God Parish in Abuja, I observed that one of my very intelligent and promising youth fellowship members from the South-East part…