Category Opinion

From chance encounter to lifelong bond

Justice Emmanuel

It was happenstance I least expected that Monday morning of 1999. I had dressed up to go to work as Editor of Nigerian Tribune from my new home on the outskirts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Moments later, Justice…

Anambra is under insecurity siege

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Yet again, the insecurity in Anambra State claimed three precious lives last week. The deceased who were members of the crew of Supersport were killed when their vehicle ran into an ambush by gunmen at Iseke, a border town of…

a litmus test for LG autonomy – Punch Newspapers

Map of Rivers State

Nigeria’s fitful attempts to clean up its politics continue to suffer seismic setbacks in Rivers State where bitter politics of succession is combined with the desperation of politicians to pollute the environment. The flames that licked up some local government…

Ondo 2024 power shifts and political manoeuvres

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In the aftermath of the highly controversial Edo Gubernatorial election which took place and got the internet buzzing with the cacophony of tunes on the 21st September, 2024, Nigerians, politicians are forced to make out of the figment of their…

From novels to blockbusters: Nollywood’s next frontier

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It all started from stage plays in schools and communities to touring troupes performing powerful African legends like Sango; the god of thunder. Nigerian theatre has long captivated audiences worldwide. Iconic dramatists such as Duro Ladipo and Hubert Ogunde took…