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Thursday, 26 January 2023 05:44

Nigerian men killing their Nurse wives in the US - Bola Bolawole

I must have read a story with the same or similar heading above sometime in the past but reading it or something similar again this week, I took more interest in it in view of the ongoing “japa” phenomenon that is emptying Nigeria not only of its vibrant youths but also of its professionals, especially those in the medical field. Titled “An Epidemic: Nigerian Men Killing Their Nurse Wives in the US” and written by Abiodun Ladepo, a resident of Los Angeles, California, USA, the stories are as chilling as they are unfortunate. Please read: “‘Yes, I have killed the…

Tuesday, 24 January 2023 05:33

For peace and progress: Dissolve this marriage of inconvenience? - Bola Bolawole

Few days ago, I stumbled upon, and began to read once more, the epochal, historical, and profound 1776 American Declaration of Independence. The abuse and violation of rights; and the disdain in which the American colonies were held by the British Crown, beggars belief! The blunt and arrogant refusal of Britain to lessen the burden of the colonies imitated Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, who disdainfully told suppliant Israelis begging him to lessen their suffering: My father scourged you with horsewhip (but) I will scourge you with scorpions! In the final analysis, Rehoboam lost a chunk of the kingdom; the British Crown…

Tuesday, 24 January 2023 05:32

12 questions to ask yourself if you want to reinvent your life in 2023

As 2022 ended, I think we can all agree on one thing – it was a weird year. With the worst of the pandemic (hopefully) behind us, many people have emerged blinking into the light from two years in survival mode, looked around and wondered: What do I want to do with my life now? That confused determination to chart a new course is reflected in persistently high quit rates, ballooning interest in entrepreneurship and digital nomadism, a surge in labor organizing and millions of posts, articles and think pieces about just how many of us are rethinking our priorities…

Sunday, 22 January 2023 05:14

Buhari, Emefiele’s buga handshake - Festus Adedayo

This week, there will be a stampede in Nigeria. Stampede for the new Nigerian currencies. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) policy of currency change has been variously lauded for its power to purge the system of slush funds warehoused for election purposes. However, its symptom as a vengeful political weapon manifests as preparations towards the January 31 expiration of old notes reach their crescendo. This reveals the rump of this very shoddy policy. The new Naira notes are nowhere in circulation. They are however scattered at weekend party venues and in the warehouses of politicians. The currency change system…

Sunday, 22 January 2023 05:13

How to secure answers to our prayers - Taiwo Akinola

And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight ~ 1 John 3:22. Introduction: The whole world is in the midst of a seismic conflict between good and evil, right now (Ephesians 6:12). We must fight to win and lay hold on eternal life (1 Timothy 6:12). We must wrestle in prayers to prevail, and be promoted (2 Corinthians 10:1-4). Happily, the God of the Bible is the prayer answering God (Psalms 65:2; Psalm 75:5-7). His promises never fail! He promised to answer our prayers; and…

Sunday, 22 January 2023 05:11

Article of faith: Why rich people can’t go to heaven - Femi Aribisala

Jesus says: “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” (Matthew 19:24). This means it is impossible for a rich man to go to heaven by the same token that it is impossible for a camel to enter the eye of a needle. Christians, who are lovers of money, ignore this statement at their peril. They fool themselves by saying what is impossible with man is possible with God. But God will never contradict Himself. He will never make it possible for a…

Friday, 20 January 2023 05:24

In search of Biafra - Dare Babarinsa

The Biafran War would not go away from the national memory. It is important that we continue to remember that we fought a war for 30 months and one million deaths later, our problem remained unsolved. Those who fought in the war and triumphed over Biafran actually believed that their sacrifices had created a new Nigeria. I don’t know which is worse now; the crisis and insecurity of 1967 when the war started and the crisis and insecurity of 2023 when officially Nigeria is not at war. When the Civil War started, at least most people had an idea where…

Friday, 20 January 2023 05:23

Why we love expensive rituals - Azu Ishiekwene

In over two decades since Nigeria’s return to constitutional democracy, this is the longest politicians have had to campaign before a general election. And that is a good and bad thing. It’s good because it is giving politicians a longer runway to meet more citizens and also for citizens to have more time to engage them on what they plan to do if elected. But as a number of politicians – especially those of the Nigerian variety will tell you – it’s also a bad thing because it will make them spend more and leave them near exhaustion at the…

Thursday, 19 January 2023 05:53

2023 elections: To be or not to be? - Bola Bolawole

Finally, the magical year 2023 is here with us! This is the year many believe will make or mar Nigeria. It is election year and elections in Nigeria are fought like wars. This year’s election will not be different; more than that, it promises to even be more “bloody”, if I am permitted to use that word metaphorically because some of the major actors are desperadoes on account of the fact that this may be their last, and or best opportunity to achieve their heart’s desire. So, they are likely to throw everything they have into the duel and be…

Thursday, 19 January 2023 05:51

Tinubu vs Atiku’s òjóró cancel òjóró - Abimbola Adelakun

In one of those moments of comic relief only Nigeria can throw up, the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign demanded that anti-corruption agencies arrest their opponent, the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over allegations of corruption by his former aide. In an electoral season, it is not unusual for party spokespersons to feign some indignation just to get in the news. What is entirely laughable about this occasion is that the APC campaign also gave anti-corruption agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission, and the Conduct of…

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Tuesday, 17 January 2023 05:59

Sympathy for the algorithm - Barry Eichengreen

With hindsight, 2022 will be seen as the year when artificial intelligence gained street credibility. The release of ChatGPT by the San Francisco-based research laboratory OpenAI garnered great attention and raised even greater questions. In just its first week, ChatGPT attracted more than a million users and was used to write computer programs, compose music, play games, and take the bar exam. Students discovered that it could write serviceable essays worthy of a B grade – as did teachers, albeit more slowly and to their considerable dismay. ChatGPT is far from perfect, much as B-quality student essays are far from…

Monday, 16 January 2023 05:34

Political, cultural or economic restructuring: Which comes first? - Justice Faloye

Roger Amos in his book, The Blueprint of Black Power made the statement that Culture, the way we do things, is tied to Politics, the way we organize to do things, and Economics, the means used to achieve things. So can we really have political restructuring that will empower Nigerians without tangible economic and cultural restructuring? Some political restructuring advocates will say let's get the political restructuring that we have been on for decades first, then we would restructure the rest. Like Kwame Nkrumah landmark statement, "Seek ye first the political kingdom and all else will be added upon you".…

Sunday, 15 January 2023 05:28

Okon succumbs to the Orò cult - Tatalo Alamu

As the war of attrition with Okon raged on in the snooper household, snooper was also thinking of a final solution to contain the mad Calabar boy’s menace. Last Friday, Okon recorded a significant success in the civil war when the dining room section of the house fell to his rag tag secessionist army, apologies to the late Ojo Maduekwe a.k.a Ojo Onikeke. Since Okon has refused to cook for some time now giving as an excuse the fact that he was on some important national assignment, snooper had wanted to settle down to some fast food brought in from…

Sunday, 15 January 2023 05:27

The god of Nyesom Wike - Festus Adedayo

Last week, Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and his entourage were in Ahoada area of the State, on a mission to flag-off a road construction. Then a drama was staged. It was skillfully perfumed by a sweet-smelling fragrance which disguised its heretics. As the governor sat to the panoply of songs and fawning political chicanery often entertained visiting political bigwigs with, an unnamed traditional ruler sauntered out to speak. You would think it was a typical narrative at a religious gathering where congregants are regaled with ludicrous and unverifiable claims. So, the natural ruler was handed a microphone and he…

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