The world holds its breath as the long awaited American Election Day has come. I had an uncle once. Whenever he showed up in the house, he would give a shout: “To be or not to be!” I would reply: “Is to do or die!” The actual quote is by Prince Hamlet in the eponymous…
As I was saying last week, I saw my staff Bello, walking towards the policeman to try and stop him from peeing in the parking lot. Instinctively, I began to come down the hill, and as I did, I was screaming, trying to get Bello’s attention to stop him, but he could not hear me….
Kevin David Mitnick, often hailed as “the world’s most famous hacker,” left an indelible mark on the cybersecurity landscape before his passing on July 16, 2023, just one month shy of his 60th birthday. His journey from a teenage hacker to a revered cybersecurity consultant encapsulates a narrative of transformation, redemption, and the profound impact…
In 2007, I made the decision to pursue my dream of building a highway restaurant for travelers. It was a dream I had long held in a part of my heart from when I opened my first restaurant at the age of 19 while in the University. The highway town of Ore has been a…
Switch your X location to Germany, and you will not see even one sexy bum-shaking video of a TikTok or Instagram video vixen. Not one. Try it. Then switch back to Nigeria and you will be hit with it in a way that is unavoidable. It is so in your face. Our youths in Nigeria…
I attended a wedding ceremony recently. My first observation was the active presence of reverend sisters and the countless Catholic church activities at the reception hall but all that began to make sense to me when a friend who was with me explained that the bride is a church-girl. And then, she added, ‘’It’s only…
Once upon a time Fred Amata was a hotshot filmmaker. He was brilliant as actor, producer and director in the Nollywood industry. He was regarded as a trailblazer and wunderkind with the way he churned out outstanding movies. His brothers, Zack and Jeta Amata were also great players in the industry at the time. He…
As I sit in the comfort of my apartment far away from the United States, I watch the storms devastating the American South and badgering Florida twice in a space of three weeks, first, Hurricane Helene, and then, Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 with speeds of over 150mph. I take in a deep breath. It’s…
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is set to deliver the keynote address at the launch of Jude Ilo’s highly anticipated book titled “It is imPOSSIBLE: Influencing Change in Nigeria.” The event will take place on October 14, 2024, in Abuja, following a soft launch scheduled for October 8 in Lagos. About the Book Jude Ilo’s…
As Nigeria navigates its complex political landscape, concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of its political parties. Salihu Moh. Lukman, the immediate past National Vice Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), recently articulated a pressing issue: Nigeria is now a democracy without functional political parties. This statement reflects a growing sentiment among…
