Of minimum wage, tortoiseshell and Akpabio’s threat. “Unlike the stomach, the brain doesn’t alert you when it’s empty.” – Arabic proverb. There are many tales about how the tortoise got its cracked back. One with various versions stands out. It is the one in which the tortoise had two geese as friends. In the Buddhist scriptures,…
WHY WE ARE PROTESTING: For the love of Democracy or Humanity! Let me start by acknowledging what I read in one Editorial which says “We live in a time when it is extremely hard to listen to the opinions of others. The world around us seems to be divided more and more everyday with…
Princess Olajumoke Ajanaku passes away at 84. The death of Princess Olajumoke Eunice Ajanaku (née Adegbite) has been announced. According to a statement released by the deceased’s family, she passed away at the age of 84. She was a princess of the Adegbite Royal House of Ado Ekiti, Amudipe Dynasty of Akure, and a retired…
An Open Letter to Protesters: Prioritize Electoral Amendment for Lasting Change Dear Fellow Nigerians, I write to you today with deep respect for your commitment to our nation’s future and the drive for positive change that fuels our collective desire for progress. Your readiness to take to the streets from August 1st under the banner…
Ondo State and the Politics of 2028 As the November off-season gubernatorial election beacons in Ondo State with its political almighty formula (you remember that in Mathematics?), given the peculiar nature of politics in the state where power spins between north, south and central, the challenge with the people of the state (particularly Southerners) is…
Abacha Family Appeals Judgement Over Revoked Abuja Property Nigeria’s former first lady, Hajia Mariam Sani Abacha and her eldest son, Mohammed, have dragged the President, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and two others before the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, seeking the recovery of the alleged unlawfully revoked property of the late Head…
Before you sign the New Minimum Wage, consider them too At times, I wonder if all animals are equal in Nigeria. The equity I am talking about isn’t about wealth or political power, but equity in the real sense of man as man in the hands of our Creator. I see a situation where some…
HOW TO ADDRESS INCOME INEQUALITY THROUGH POLICY Addressing income inequality is one of the most pressing challenges facing societies globally. As we battle an era of profound economic change, it is crucial that policymakers craft strategies to address this disparity effectively. Income inequality not only undermines social cohesion but also stifles economic growth and…
Agric advancement: Roadmaps, policies for sustainable future It is concerning that various agricultural sector roadmaps are not being drawn in alignment with the necessary agricultural policies that could have been implemented. If the agricultural policies had been established, they could have cleared the way for the development of these important sectors. The problems associated with…
A 47 Year Old Businessman Stabbed To Death In Bayelsa. A 47 year old business man known as Mr Cletus Alake, was Yesterday found murdered in his business office, Opposite Ekeki Park, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The deceased, who’s popularly called MTN man was in the business of printing recharge cards for various GSM service…
