October 2022

Ariyo

Brother Ariyo And The Rest Of Us

Weeks ago, when I read a message on social media purportedly from Ariyo appealing for prayers on his dwindling health, I did not take it as seriously as I should have. In my mind, I…


JayZ and Bey

5 Ways To Immunize A Relationship

1. Nurture it like a living, breathing thing. By George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP As I write this, my youngest daughter is preparing for her wedding day. In fact, we just went through…


Femi and Macron

Femi Kuti Knighted In France

By NIgerian Tribune Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti is now a Knight. The ‘Sorry Sorry’ singer was awarded the title of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters – Chevalier de l’Ordre d’Arts et Lettres…


NorthEasterners

The Northernisation Of 2023

By Akin Osuntokun  “Conscious of this (Northern) hegemony and the fact that it does not have to be incompatible with the progress of Nigeria I have always argued that Northern hegemony per se is not…


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4 Questions To Ask For Better Conversations

How to uncover the patterns of thinking that serve or hinder us in conversation. By Chuck Wisner Every day we engage in conversations rooted in ritual and social norms. With no conscious effort, we shift…


UAE

Reactions Trail UAE Visa Ban On Nigerians

By Lilian Ukagwu United Arab Emirates has said it will no longer issue visa to Nigerian and 20 other African countries, although it did not give reasons for the ban. The PUNCH reported that 542…



Datti Baba Ahmed

Datti Baba Ahmed: The Man Running With Peter Obi

During the electioneering campaign for Muhammadu Buhari before the 2015 presidential elections, there was an unconfirmed report that the domestic staffs of Buhari were Christians and that they were from the south. His supporters used…


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Love, Make-up Sex, And The Silent Treatment

Consider the benefits to kissing and making up. By Rita Watson MPH While I am a believer in love, marriage, and Valentine’s Day, for too many overworked couples life today is not about hearts and…