Category Opinion

Unsettling and sneaky side of the attention economy

Economy

In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, the pursuit of clout, or online fame, has become a ubiquitous phenomenon. From viral challenges to influencers vying for likes and shares, clout-chasing has gripped our social media feeds and reshaped the…

Nigeria’s futile search for unity

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Since Nigeria gained independence in 1960, her cultural diversity and linguistic diversity have ironically remained the albatross of our development. Successive leaders, both military and civilian, believe in the potential inherent in diversity for Nigeria’s development but it is yet…

Current upward trend in equity prices not unusual

NGX

The current Nigerian stock market rising equity prices have surprised many and drawn some negative comments, including those who think the prices are being manipulated. This view is completely wrong. There is a difference between deliberate manipulation of prices and…

Why are Ladoke Akintola’s achievements underrated?

Akintola

Due to the deliberate strategy, the history and achievements of Chief Ladoke Akintola, the former and last Premier of the Western region, cannot stand on its own. His achievements had to be subsumed by the Western region crisis and his…

Tackling insecurity requires swift govt action

Bandits

For close to a decade, Nigeria has been witnessing abduction, terrorism and banditry. Within the six geopolitical zones of the country, many terrorist groups like Boko Haram have sprung up. Sadly, the operations of these terrorist groups have claimed many…

Tribute to Sylvan Ebigwei

Sylvan Ebigwei

The late Dr Sylvan Ebigwei stands as an indomitable figure and a man whose life was proof of genuine love, wisdom and dedication to his family and community. His recent passing has left a void not only in the hearts…

Tinubu’s mixed week and Shettima’s dance in Davos

STEPHEN ANGBULU

A week after President Bola Tinubu took his first bite, the nation’s watchdog found himself in a melancholic, pensive state as Nigeria honoured her military veterans. The 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day honoured living and deceased personnel who served in…

Nigerians counting on Tinubu to fix economy

President Bola Tinubu

Quite frankly, the telltale scars of general delusions caused by the volatility in the economy in 2023 earnestly need a presidential healing balm to give soothing relief to the many Nigerians whose means of livelihood have disappeared with the times,…

From Ivory Coast to Ivory Coast

It was March 1984. The attention of the whole African continent was captivated by football for two whole weeks as terrestrial radio and TV stations beamed live and delayed footballing scenes and traditional newspapers carried news reports from Bouake and…

Can late TB Joshua face trial?

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In 897, the body of Pope Formosus was exhumed and taken to trial in what became known as the Cadaver Synod. Formosus died seven months earlier and was accused of perjury by John III. His corpse was taken to court,…