Southern Govs Meet Over Insecurity
By Peter Dada The Governors in the Southern part of the country under the auspices of the Southern Nigeria Governors Forum met on Tuesday evening to discuss the state of the nation, particularly the issue…
May 2021
SQUOTES OF THE WEEK
1. Before you fuck up, remember not everyone accepts apology, some of us believe in revenge. – Singer Bella Shmurda 2. Never say happy birthday to your parents with a text and to your girlfriend…
Why I Fear For The Future Of My Children —Timi Dakolo
By Segun Adebayo Nigerian singer and songwriter, Timi Dakolo, is worried, but his worries may not be far to seek as he fears that the Nigerian society which is fast-losing value for life, dignity and…
Buhari’s Failing Govt Can’t Unite Nigeria – Soyinka
By Eniola Akinkuotu Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he doesn’t believe Nigerian unity is attainable under the current regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) due to its systemic failure. Soyinka said…
How to Master Your Meetings
Tips to make sure you’re both seen and heard in every conversation. By Gorick Ng What’s my role in this meeting? As a junior employee, you can expect to play one of three unspoken roles…
What Has AGF Malami Sold? To Whom? For How Much?
By Sonala Olumhense Six months ago today, the President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) ordered a 22-man panel to sell off all assets which had been forfeited to the government. Inaugurated by Abubakar Malami, the Attorney…
5 Strategies For Stopping Unhelpful Behaviors
How to make choices that serve your long term well-being. By Beth Kurland Ph.D. Reward-based learning helped early humans survive. But in modern times, the same brain mechanisms can trap us in unhealthy habits.Recognizing that…
Buhari And The Verdict Of History
By Eddy Odivwri Last week, I promised to revisit an interview the then Gen Mohammadu Buhari granted this newspaper, in December 2014, as he was yet aspiring to win the presidential ticket of the All…
Ivanka Trump’s Vaccine Selfies Continue To Backfire
Very few people want to hear from the former first daughter. By Bess Levin Last month, former first daughter Ivanka Trump interrupted her social media hiatus to tweet that she’d received her first dose of…
The Limits of Personal Example
By Waziri Adio “The first and the greatest victory is to conquer yourself”—Plato I arrived in public office as a public critic. Most Nigerians are critics of the system in various ways. We rail and…