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Letter to the son of man: Nigerian politicians and their comedy shows

by Adeojo Kolawole Adeyemi Hannibal Dear Son of Man, The will to do what is right in the face of medley temptations, mostly from peers, can actually determine the…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Eketi Edima Ette: These are the worst rape stories you will ever read

by Eketi Edima Ette Let me play devil's advocate here. If you've been on Twitter since 2014, you'd know that #MenAreTrash is a hashtag that trends every now and again.…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

The thread: “My mum is having a baby for the man who abused me” | Lady narrates painful experience of sexual assault

These stories of sexual assault on women are downright depressing. It's unimaginable to have a stranger make inappropriate advances, but a caretaker, an uncle, a father, family, that's simply sickening:…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

The Thread: Hilarious tricks ladies employ to keep a guy on the hook

Nigerian girls like to string a guy along during the initial stages of a relationship. Baba Oni Gas is sharing his tale of past woes with a lady love. Do…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Peregrino Brimah: The unsung heroes who saved our children from death at the University of Maiduguri

by Peregrino Brimah According to TheCable, around 1 am on Saturday, “a male and female suicide bomber struck at the mechanical works department of the university. One security guard was…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

[The Church Blog] Sam Eaton: 59 percent of millennials raised in a church have dropped out—and they’re trying to tell us why

by Sam Eaton From the depths of my heart, I want to love church. I want to be head-over-heals for church like the unshakable Ned Flanders. I want to…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Feyi Fawehinmi: Iskelebete and the history that is not written

by Feyi Fawehinmi I was at the One Africa Music Fest in London the other day. No point rehashing the usual issues around disorganisation and inability to keep to time…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Opinion: Nigerian governors and transparent governance

by Uche Ezechukwu Increasingly, especially with the emergence of the situation whereby technology and the social media are compelling openness and transparency on all the spheres of human endeavour, especially…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

The Thread: “Black Lives Matter is not equivalent to #MenAreTrash | Dr Etin schools Twitter NG on labels

Following the death of Karabo Mokoena, a South African lady who was burnt to death by Sandile, her boyfriend; and Nathan Oko-Jaja, a Nigerian young man, who was killed by…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

“Build a relationship with your bank.” | Lady Boss Mercy Nenelwa Kitomari answers #LLA’s 10 questions

For Mercy Kitomari, ice-cream is more than just a treat. It is a lifestyle. What’s more? She is certain of one thing: there is no sex in this business. In…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Opinion: INEC and the long wait for Anambra Central rerun

by Michael Jegede About eighteen months after the Enugu Division of Court of Appeal quashed the election of Mrs. Uche Ekwunife as the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, and…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

[The Church Blog] Morning Devotion: Do you remember this hymn from childhood morning devotion?

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Op-ed Editor 7 years

Opinion: The tough choices of superstars and infidels

by Yemi Adesanya “Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” – 1…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Opinion: Celebrating the reroute of Cross River’s superhighway- A win for wildlife

by Adebote 'Seyifunmi Earlier this year, environmentalists stood up to vehemently challenge Prof. Ben Ayade’s decision to construct a proposed ‘Cross River Superhighway’. It did not matter that the idea…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Opinion: If you take me to Otodo Gbame, will I love Lagos?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It is now the typical gyration song that celebrates Lagos, more than Jazzman Olofin’s “Eko ile” and DJ Jimmy Jatt’s “Style”. Olamide is one of the…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

“Set goals. Examine your surroundings. Take risks.” | Edwina Kulego speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

A hybrid of many cultures, Edwina Kulego then aged 19, moved from Sweden to the United States with the sole intention of pursuing a career in fashion and business. 10…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

The Thread: “I am very sympathetic to atheism and agnosticism” | A believer makes a case against science

They say religion and politics bring out the worst in us. But Chude Jideonwo, co-founder and managing partner of RED, has a different perspective. Do see below: Reactions Interesting.

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Simon Kolawole: Predators as Nigeria’s ultimate saviours

by Simon Kolawole For decades, I have been holding on tenaciously to the belief that Nigeria would develop someday. I like to be practical, so I come up with all…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Opinion: Suicide- Religious leaders are not doing enough

by Owolabi Afeez Ashola I wondered why someone will think the exit route to end difficulties of life is by taking his or her own life. I then realised the…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Today’s Noisemakers: Twitter has found Bobrisky’s look-alike; Anthony Joshua settles the Naija-Ghana jollof wars + we pay homage to Karabo

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

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