Borgu, Northern Nigeria, and Yoruba History – Kperogi
Notions of collective identity with definite ethnographic boundaries are relatively new all over the world. I made this clear to Dr. Lasisi Olagunju who wrote…
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Aro Day 2024 and the Dawn of Renaissance: Honouring The Past, Empowering The Future, Eze Aro Dr Eberechukwu Oji Marks A Celebration of Tradition, Unity, Progress
Each year, the Arochukwu ancient Kingdom marks Aro Day to celebrate the ancient traditions and cultures of the people which hold them together. This year…
Charities, Fatalities and the Victimisation of Benefactors – Jude Ndukwe
They possibly knew that more Nigerians were now poorer than in the recent past but what they did not know was that this set of…
Opinion: Tinubu’s Buharization of the NNPC – Kperogi
Ironically, this column was inspired by a well-regarded Yoruba supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is worried, in fact embarrassed, by the optics of…
Opinion: Nigeria’s Hostages in Law – Chidi Odinkalu
The unsuspecting NANS leadership were taken by surprise when the SSS swooped on their meeting, abducted their entire lot and dumped them at the Kirikiri…
Opinion: Kemi Badenoch’s Yoruba Identity Meets Inconvenient Truths – Kperogi
Kemi Badenoch, current leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, recently disavowed her Nigerian identity because of her resentment at being associated with northern Nigeria. “Being…
Opinion: Dele Farotimi, Afe Babalola, and Streisand Effect – Kperogi
When 95-year-old legal luminary Afe Babalola weaponized the Nigerian police to arrest and detain activist Dele Farotimi over alleged defamation in his book, Nigeria and…
Shadow Government Standard Practice in Governance – Abia PDP Responds
The attention of the Abia PDP has been drawn to another childish, uninformed, albeit unwarranted and I dare say usual attack on the Abia PDP…
Chuks Omesie Spits Fire!
“Abia PDP formation of Shadow Commissioners is an Abberration of the Nigerian Constitution”
A party that is supposed to repent, but in its usual way of imposition, allegedly imposed Mr. Abraham Amah on other candidates as party chairman…
Opinion: Petrol is Cheaper in Atlanta than in Nigeria – Kperogi
At the current exchange rate of 1,647 naira to the dollar, a gallon of petrol in Atlanta equates to approximately 5,200 naira or 1,102 naira…
Opinion: What Trump’s Comeback May Mean for Africa – Kperogi
Donald Trump is no more interested in religious morality than he is in the theological reveries of his African fan base. He is, in truth,…
#USElection2024: Why We All Must Take Responsibility – Orji Kalu
In essence, responsibility is the foundation upon which a nation's growth and prosperity are built. By embracing responsibility, we can create a better future for…
Opinion: Ken Ahia; The Name That Endears – Don Norman
To my bewilderment, it was Barr. Ahia, SAN. His visitation humbled me the more. His facial expression revealed his disappointment.
Opinion: Kudisprudence – By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
The state as we know it enjoys three notional monopolies. One is a monopoly of legitimate taxation. The second is a monopoly of the legitimate…
Opinion: One Boss is Enough; The Inspiring Leadership of Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, CON
In the world of business, leaders are often measured by their ability to inspire, motivate, and drive success. Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, CON, President of…
Tinubu’s Tragic Trial of Nigeria’s Malnourished Minors – Kperogi
Nigeria is doddering on the edge of never-before-seen economic desolation, but President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s major preoccupation is not to bring ministration to a…
