Beneficiaries of rigging yesterday should not complain about rigging today. The game is the same. The loser of today should go and find out how the winner of today won so that he too can win tomorrow. On Saturday in Benin, one Party offered 4k per vote. The other countered with 10k per vote. At…
By Andy Okosun, Social and Development Activist Nigeria, boasting a population of over 200 million and a landmass of 923,768 square kilometers, stands on the brink of collapse. The current government, led by Bola Asiwaju Tinubu, has exacerbated the nation’s economic hardships, insecurity, and corruption, despite promises to continue from the previous administration. Insecurity and…
More Nigerian Women Left Behind If you have a keen eye, you would have noticed a worrisome trend lately at the various civil wedding registries. Have you not observed a slew of young Nigerian studs getting hitched to foreign women old enough to be their mamas? And to cap it all, mothers of these men…
Where do we begin to talk about the Nigerian problem? Some people say we should go back to the 1963 Constitution. I ask the question: “Were we not operating the 1963 Constitution when Awo began his fight with Akintola?” Awo is regarded as deity among much of the Yoruba population until you encounter someone whose…
In the bustling Nigerian markets, the allure of cheap goods often masks a darker reality. From counterfeit electronics to substandard medications, fake products have infiltrated nearly every sector of the Nigerian economy, posing significant risks to consumers and the nation as a whole. From pharmaceuticals to electronics, the prevalence of fake products has raised alarms…
One by one, three Nigerian former military rulers, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, arrived at Babangida’s Hilltop Mansion in Minna, Niger State, last Sunday. So did former National Security Adviser (NSA), General Aliyu Gusau. The Minna meeting had every trapping of African witches assembling at the coven. Like owls, a pervasive symbol…
The 2024 Earth Observation (EO) for Africa Symposium officially commenced today, September 23, 2024, at the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ESRIN facility in Frascati, Italy. Running until September 26, the symposium brings together key stakeholders from Africa, Europe, and the United States to discuss critical advancements and collaborations in Earth observation and space technology. Objectives…
In assessing the just concluded election results in Edo State, one thing which was always clear has become even clearer. The Benin people are truly our big brothers in Edo State. I salute you. As 2024 approached, an Esan group, Esan okpa, led by a former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt….
A recent report from VisionSpring, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to affordable eyewear, has revealed that approximately 70 million Nigerians require eyeglasses to correct refractive errors and improve their vision. This alarming statistic highlights a significant public health issue in Nigeria, where many individuals suffer from visual impairment due to a lack of…
In the wake of the recent Edo State gubernatorial election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have firmly denied claims that they announced election results prematurely. This statement comes amid controversy surrounding the conduct of the election and the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Clarification from PDP Governors The PDP governors, during…
