“How Can I Be A Good Husband?” Six Suggestions – Bisi Fayemi
This Opinion piece was culled from an article compendium ( Loud Whispers ) by former first Lady of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi. …… I have decided to address an email from a young man who read my article on Loud Whispers, ‘Then and…
It’s Time to Let Go of ‘African American’
John McWhorter An opinion writer put this together for New York Times. …. I’m no fan of performative identity politics, and I think racial preferences are long past their expiration date. Yet I don’t think the New York City mayoral candidate Zohran…
Editorial Review: Climate Change in West Africa: Sub-Regional Political Dynamics, Adaptation Strategies, and the Quest for Resilience
In an era where climate change dominates global headlines, Climate Change Crisis in West Africa: Sub-Regional Political Dynamics, Adaptation Strategies, and the Quest for Resilience takes off as timely and necessary. It’s a joint work by Gbolahan…
ADC: Death, Onikoyi and a hunter’s pouch – Festus Adedayo
This piece was published by the Sunday Tribune, July 6, 2025 “Death does not kill alone/Nor does he fight singly/He goes to war with plenty of warriors…/He sends Disease first/He sends Paralysis next/He sends Loss/He sends Curses…/Death finally…
Jewel of Inestimable Value – Nneoma Nocrap
Nneoma Nocrap puts in this opinion piece… One man writes an article about Chief Hannah Awolowo from the panorama of her loyalty to Chief Obafemi Awolowo and everyone ignores what a maverick Mama really was, but of course they concentrate on…
How To Quickly Become Nigeria’s President – Deyemi Saka
It is good to be optimistic about one’s preferred candidate for any election and it’s a widely acknowledged fact that politicians are incurable optimist., but I want to share my opinion on what I believe one must have to win presidential…
High airfares preclude a visit to Nigeria in December 2025
This is an opinion by Chido Nwakanma who writes for BusinessDay I’m a Nigerian, yet even I can no longer afford to visit Nigeria in December (2025). I have just checked flights for December. From 19th December to 3rd January, British Airways is…
Make good governance, not voting, compulsory in Nigeria – Jide Ojo
Last Thursday, May 15, 2025, a news report has it that a bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory for Nigerians of voting age has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation was sponsored by the…
Why ‘Africa First’ Must Replace Dependency Politics in a Post-Aid World
For too long, Africa has played the waiting game, patiently relying on external partners for lifelines. But as the global north turns inward, with America’s “America First” doctrine now freezing billions in foreign aid, Africa stands at a pivotal…
Nothing Justifies Rape
A gang rape video recently made rounds on X, and for the life of me, I cannot understand why anyone would share or derive pleasure from such a horrific violation. Rape, in any form, is a cruel theft of dignity and consent. A gang rape, where multiple…