Escalating Conflict: Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Prospects in Jeopardy
Efforts toward a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has hit a new precipice. Since the assault on its enclave on October 7, 2023, Israel has shown no signs of backing down. BBC International editor Jeremy Bowen in a piece summarised that Israel has…
The Problem with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Duke Of Shomolu
The problem with our President is very simple. His refusal to rise above the fray and be a statesman. That is all. Once he can struggle to climb on that platform, Nigeria will be on a sure pathway to growth and freedom. Mr President in his current mode…
Late Senator (Dr.) Bode Olowoporoku: A Victim of Collaborative Conspiracy, Even in Death
It has been years since the Late Chief Dr. Bode Olowoporoku departed from this world, yet the legacy he left behind remains a testament to his monumental contributions to the creation of Ekiti State. His vision, dedication, and relentless efforts laid…
Dangote Refinery:Weep not Child – By Duke of Shomolu
We have been inundated by very worrisome news emanating from the recently inaugurated giant Dangote refinery. In summary, their tears can be encapsulated into two major boxes of grief. The first being self inflicted while the other being of external…
The Black Market Called Marriage – Funke Egbemode
To many, marriage is about love and passion. To others, it is an investment and to someone like me, it is all of that and also black market. You can love all you want and not be able to keep the glow. You can be as passionate as you can and still not be…
US Debate: A Car Crash
In a rematch between two longstanding rivals, the recent debate offered a sleek opportunity to iron out rumpled pieces and gain momentum heading into the November elections. Yet, it ended in a fiasco for the Democrats, leaving businessman Donald Trump…
Opinion: Putin and Kim Forge Closer Ties, Resuscitating a Defunct Stalinist Alliance
This opinion was written by Prof. Sergey Radchenko for NPR. An interesting piece with insights to the bromance between two global juggernauts – Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. ………. When in September 1990 Soviet Foreign Minister…
The Beautiful Tradition of ‘ukebe’ – Duke Of Shomolu
Ukebe is what we from the Akwa Ibom and most likely Crossriver area call Enema. If you are from the South East region and was born in the late 60s and 70s down to the 80s you would have had your little anus violated by your parents in a bid to keep you…
Multichoice – Nigeria Not A Rogue State -By Okoh Aihe
This opinion piece was put together by Okoh Aihe for Opinion Nigeria I love the deregulated sector where the operators are free to apply their business ingenuity to gain market advantage knowing that there are rules of engagement to promote robust…
South Africa Is Not A Metaphor – Lydia Polgreen
This piece was put together by Lydia Polgreen for New York Times. If you want to understand why the party that liberated South Africa from white rule lost its parliamentary majority in the election this week, you need to look no further than Beauty…