Category: Opinion

By Tunde Odesola When two or more words combine to form a new word, what you get is a compound word, which is also called a portmanteau. An example of a compound/portmanteau word is brunch – a combination of ‘breakfast’ and ‘lunch’; motel: ‘motor’ and ‘hotel’ – a roadside lodging where motorists park directly outside […]

By Femi Mimiko, mni It is rather unfortunate that the long-anticipated war between the two sworn enemies in the Middle East – Israel and Iran – eventually got fought. This intervention is not focused on which side is right or wrong – a theme that will continue to be interrogated, for a long time to […]

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi When demolition machines tore down the Memorial Park in Owo, Ondo State, at the weekend, it was not just bricks and marble that fell. For many in the ancient town, it felt like memory itself had been shattered alongside public trust, civic sentiment, and the integrity of remembrance. Erected in honour of […]

U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran: Rethinking Nigeria’s foreign policy US, Iran, Israeli leaders By‘Femi D. Ojumu Force projection, unipolarity on the specific issue of strategic and operational military pre-eminence to advance geopolitical and national interests, infractions of the fundamentals of international law pursuant to breaches of United Nations 1945 Charter, and the usurpation of sovereign autonomy […]

The frequent harassment and killing of Nigerians abroad highlight the glaring weaknesses in Nigeria’s foreign policy. The recent murder of Destiny, an up-and-coming Nigerian artiste in Ghana’s Volta Region, is a stark reminder of this troubling reality. Destiny, 18, who hailed from Edo State, was accused by a Ghana-based Nigerian of failing to remit funds […]

By Stevie Bayode In many African cultures, belonging to secret societies has long been associated with blessings, power, fame, and longevity. Many elders from previous generations were members of not just one, but multiple societies, believing that these affiliations would bring them power, success and prosperity. However, while the truth behind this myth remains uncertain, […]

By Tunde Odesola Long before man dug a hole in every inch of the earth searching for oil, the crab had been in the business of oil drilling. The crab’s house – I mean its burrow – not its shell, is an oil rig at work. For many Great Akokites, the most beautiful site in […]

resident Bola Tinubu The recent public adoption of President Bola Tinubu as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 presidential election, announced at a party summit, flagrantly violates the 2022 Electoral Act and raises serious concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy. This move sets a dangerous precedent that threatens to […]

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The public outcry over the appointment of certain Resident Electoral Commissioners could foreshadow concerns about the conduct and integrity of the 2027 general elections. RECs play a crucial role in organising elections in Nigeria and are expected to be neutral individuals of proven integrity. This is […]