A Salute to an Icon: Chief Ayo Adebanjo, A Titan of Justice and Conscience Today, I join the countless voices across our land in mourning the irreplaceable loss of a towering statesman, a remarkable visionary, an unwavering defender of justice, and an uncompromising advocate for truth, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. His life was an embodiment of…
The Evolution of the ₦20 Note: A Reflection of Nigeria’s Economy On February 11, 1977, Nigeria introduced the ₦20 note—the highest denomination at the time. More than just a piece of currency, it was a symbol of economic strength and national pride. It bore the image of General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, the late Head of…
By Eugene Nanven Society has long preached the idea that hard work is the key to success, that pushing through exhaustion, sacrificing sleep, and grinding endlessly will ultimately lead to achievement. From a young age, we are conditioned to believe that effort alone is enough, that if we simply try harder than everyone else, we…
By: Farouk Ozigi Onimisi (The White Orator) Growing up in Okene, Kogi State, I am a witness to the firsthand transformative impact of Alh. Yahaya Bello’s administration as Executive Governor of Kogi State from 2016-2024. His leadership has been a game-changer for the Ebira people, restoring our pride in our heritage. Unlike in the past…
START THIS YEAR WITH CAUTION I feel deeply concerned about how many people are rushing into this year without taking the necessary pause to think. It’s as if turning the page on the calendar is a magic reset button that can wipe away the troubles, worries, and failures of the past year. Though the excitement…
I have just received in the mail my first Christmas Greeting Card ever from any Nigerian Consul General based in New York. The Nigerian Community in New York in particular and other States covered by the Nigerian Consulate of New York are blessed and lucky to have an Ambassador and Consul General as bright and…
Endemic Hunger: A Scourge of Injustice and Neglect in Nigeria In a land blessed with vast arable land and abundant natural resources, the irony of hunger gnawing at the bellies of millions of Nigerians is a scandal that demands urgent redress. Nigeria’s agricultural heritage—once the pride of West Africa—is being buried under the weight of…
JOIN US FOR A GRAND CELEBRATION IN IKARE AKOKO! Ikare Akoko is abuzz with excitement, its streets pulsating with the rhythm of a grand celebration. A week-long extravaganza of activities and remarkable events has transformed the kingdom into a hub of jubilation, all in honour of the illustrious legacy and towering achievements of His Royal…
PROFILE OF HIS ROYAL MAJESTY (HRM) OBA (ALHAJI) AKADIRI SALIU MOMOH IV, JP, CON Championing peace, tradition, and development in Ikare-Akoko The sun rises, casting golden rays over the hills of Ikare-Akoko, a town steeped in the echoes of history and the reverence of tradition. Beneath its ancient skies, where the whispers of ancestors…
PBAT GAINS WHERE OTHERS FAILED. The recent outing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) to France was viewed with lots of skepticism. Examining France’s African relations, it requires some general observations about what works and what doesn’t bringing Nigerians thematic view in their imaginary worlds to regressive platitudes. For other online contributors, the past Franco-African…
