How Money Took Center Stage in Edo and Ondo’s 2024 Elections
Listen, the 2024 Edo and Ondo governorship elections were not just a contest of ideas, they were a battle of financial muscle. With billions of naira pouring into campaigns, political parties pulled out all the stops to secure voter loyalty. But beneath…
The Senator and the Former Minister – Who Let the Dogs Out?
Duke of Shomolu writes… Wait—by the close of business today, I wouldn’t be surprised if we hear that the whole mess happened because the Senator wanted to sleep with the former Minister, and she refused. That would be a fitting twist to the…
Africa Must Stop Philandering With Everybody
For centuries, Africa has been a continent defined by outsiders, sought after for its resources, manipulated for its strategic value, and too often dismissed as a passive player on the world stage. But the winds are shifting. Africa is scrambling in its…
Rivers: Was it About Governance or Politics?
Deyemi Saka writes… While we may debate whether the recent proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State fully adheres to the provisions of Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) or whether it is…
I May Not Be Supporting the NYSC Lady
Duke of Shomolu writes… My new mission is to get Nigerians, especially public commentators, to move away from emotional diatribes on issues and take rational, fact-based approaches. Senator Natasha’s issue has once again shown the very worst in…
YouTube: Nollywood’s New Creative Sanctuary
As streaming giants retreat, Nigerian filmmakers rediscover YouTube’s promise. How quickly things change. One moment, Netflix and other streaming giants are dishing out lucrative licensing deals to Nollywood filmmakers, and the next, they’re pulling…
A Society That Assaults Women
Mabel Adinya Ade, Founder and Executive Director, Adinya Arise Foundation (AAF) had written a piece on gender parity crisis in Nigeria and it was instinctive to note her points here. In a just society, certain principles should be inviolable: justice…
Functional education and the 12-4 educational policy, By Bolutife Oluwadele
The Nostalgia of “Ten Books” and the Ghosts of Educational Identity. B.Oluwadele writes… When we were young, the description of someone who read “ten books” (Ó kàwé mẹ́wàá) depicted those who successfully completed their secondary education.…
If I Ever Get Arrested…
Nigerians love “The Cruise” more than the noose hanging tightly on their Adam’s apple. It’s too tight but no one cares. Who will face ‘it‘ head on? …………… Duke of Shomolu writes I get a lot…
Fast Learning Can Change Everything
S.Vozza writes Being a quick learner can give you an even greater edge. And the good news is that there are ways you can “hack” your brain to accomplish that. While mastery of any skill requires commitment, time, and consistency, there are strategies…