Dr Olisa Agbakoba is a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association. While speaking with Biodun Busari, he offers his insightful perspective on Nigeria’s persistent challenges, from escalating fuel prices and the urgent need for judicial reform to the contentious debate over the creation of additional states Recently, there…
The Lagos State Government has announced a three-month extension of its work-from-home policy, effective from September 4, 2024. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the extension in a circular signed by the state Head of Service, Bode Agoro, highlighting the government’s commitment to promoting work-life balance amid ongoing economic challenges. Background of the Policy The work-from-home policy…
According to estimates, Americans possess over 400 million guns. Somehow, the country manages through the National Rifle Association, to keep guns of all kinds flowing into the hands of people with fewer and fewer restrictions each year. One has to admire a country that picks and chooses what laws or what parts of the Constitution…
Until today, I thought I was an educated man. But now, I am confused. Now, let’s break this statement from the NNPC down to pieces. NNPC: We have sold Crude to Dangote in Naira. NNPC: NNPC is not a monopoly, but we are the only ones lifting petrol. NNPC: We will tie Dangote’s petrol to…
For the uninitiated, Omugwo is a tradition that originated among the ‘Igbos’ largely domiciled in the Eastern part of Nigeria. It is a postpartum care package for the newborn baby and mother for 3-6 months. It is so effective and wonderful that it has been adopted by almost all cultures in the country. It helps…
In a tragic incident that has shocked the nation, more than 100 residents of a village in Yobe State were killed in a deadly attack by Boko Haram militants on September 4, 2024. The attack, one of the deadliest in recent months, underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by Nigeria, particularly in the northeastern region…
The highly anticipated Lagos Fashion Week 2024 is currently underway, bringing together fashion enthusiasts, designers, models, and industry professionals to celebrate the latest trends and talents in the Nigerian fashion scene. This year’s event, held in the vibrant city of Lagos, serves as a platform for both established and emerging designers to showcase their creativity…
In an exciting turn of events, Geoffrey Ogunlesi, the son of Nigerian billionaire businessman Adebayo Ogunlesi, has announced his engagement to Jennifer Meyer, the former wife of actor Tobey Maguire, known for his iconic role as Spider-Man. Meyer shared the joyous news on her Instagram account, showcasing her stunning engagement ring and captioning the post…
(The conversation continues on the couch). DAD: At the turn of the century, Thomas Edison and his team invented motion picture technology. Then, Walt Disney comes along with animation and “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Down the road, the movie “Gone with the Wind” represented a watershed in the film industry, but in 1966,…
Amaka Sonnberger, a 46-year-old Canadian-Nigerian woman, was arrested by the Toronto Police on September 1, 2024, for allegedly making hate-motivated threats against members of the Yoruba and Benin communities. This incident has sparked widespread outrage both in Canada and Nigeria, highlighting the urgent need to address hate speech and violence. Nature of the Threats The…
