OPINION: Are Nigerians Prepared for the Cost of Good Governance?

Although most Nigerians would rather prefer to believe that they are left with little or no option in their government, yet, the fact remains that without the people assuming their rightful position of responsibility in a democracy, the demand for good governance remains only far away. For every problem in Nigeria, there is a large section of the country’s population who believe that the problem can be addressed at once with a near-magical touch. People...

The audacity of the Human Race ―The Ever-Reaching Nature

Everyone weighs with potential. Everyone is unraveled and unraveling. The unraveled, we know. The unraveling, we guess. No one is as blind as a forecaster. To pride in the confidence that pattern A-B and B-C apply to X-Y is bold blindness. Not humans. Accidents happen. In-between the lines are hiccups. Some, dissolved by a spittle-swallow Some, multiple oceans cannot subside. Bitcoin is not as volatile as humans. What do you seek to know? Knowledge at...

Nollywood Mourns Ada Ameh, Sola Onayiga

The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, has been thrown into a mourning mood following the announcement of the demise of veteran actresses, Ada Ameh and Sola Onayiga. Ada Ameh, who is known for her lead role in the multi-award-winning family drama, The Johnsons, died on Sunday, 17 July, 2022. Her death was confirmed by Emeka Rollas, president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). Confirming the unfortunate incident to Premium Times on Monday, Rollas said he...

Bayo Lawal Sworn-in As New Deputy Governor Oyo State

Bayo Lawal has been sworn-in as the new deputy governor of Oyo State, following the impeachment of Rauf Olaniyan, by the State House of Assembly on Monday. The swearing in and oath of office taking, was held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, in Ibadan. The former deputy governor was impeached after the house adopted the report of the seven man panel set up by the Chief Judge of the state to investigate...

Insecurity Is A Global Phenomenon, Education Permanent Secretary Laments

David Adejo Andrew, Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Education has said that insecurity has become a global phenomenon, stressing that a peaceful and secured environment is required for quality learning. Andrew made the assertion at the 81st Joint Consultative Committee on Education plenary meeting held at the Banquet Hall Government House Yola. The 81st Joint Consultative meeting on education titled “Strengthening of security and safety in Nigerian schools for the achievement of education 2030” was...

“What Have We Done”? Bishop Ezeokafor Bemoans Nationwide Killing of Priests

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, has expressed dismay over the incessant abduction and killing of Catholic priests across the country, emphasizing that by killing a priest, they had killed Christ the second time. The visibly sad Bishop Ezeokafor, who stated this at St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka, while speaking on the state of the nation, said it was clear that unscrupulous elements were behind the act, noting that war had...

Preachers Of ‘No Sex Before Marriage’ Are Out Of Their Minds — Eucharia Anunobi

Veteran Nollywood actress and evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi, has weighed in on the sex before marriage controversy. Speaking in a video she shared on Instagram on Monday, Anunobi condemned the religious doctrines and teachings that discourages pre-marital sex between engaged couples. According to the 57-year-old actress cum evangelist, the proponents of the no sex before marriage agenda for already engaged couples are out of their minds, noting that the proposal already gives one the right to...

Annual IgboFest at Discovery Green Brings Houston to Life—Spectacular Photos

Houston was brought to life again after a 2-year pandemic break with the annual IgboFest celebration.  Ndi Ichie Youth Cultural Foundation hosted this event to reclaim the cultural capital on July 16th in Downtown Houston at Discovery Green. The event featured among numerous  groups; the Texas Southern University Debate Team, Igwe Cultural Entertainment, Nnewi Odogwu masquerade, Okoso Dancers, Akuma Dance Ensemble, Womba Africa Drumming and Dance, Umeze Dance Troupe, Ayaka Masquerade, Ijele Masquerade, and the...

UK Varisty Awards Tiwa Savage An Honorary Doctorate In Music

Nigerian afrobeat queen, Tiwa Savage, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate in music at the University of Kent, United Kingdom. The Somebody’s Son crooner was recognised for her ‘inspirational and international music career’  at the Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent on Friday. The university, Tiwa Savage’s alma mater, had earlier announced that the singer, born Tiwatope Savage, would be among the ten honorary graduands at this year’s congregation ceremonies at Canterbury and Rochester cathedrals....

Africa’s Richest Man, Dangote Ranks 63rd On Bloomberg’s List Of Top 100 Billionaires

Chairman of Aliko Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, is now the 63rd richest billionaire in the world, according to the latest ranking by Bloomberg. In the ranking released on Wednesday, July 13, the Chief Executive Officer of Tesla, Elon Musk, was listed as the richest billionaire in the world, as of Monday, July 11. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. According to the financial, software, data, and media company...

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