Opinion
An Open Letter To Governor Umo Eno – Part 1
My Dear Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, No harm intended I write this letter with the deepest respect for you, not just as the...
The President’s Son
In the annals of Nigerian governance, few spectacles are as galling as the brazen entitlement of the president’s children, strutting through the corridors...
Opinion: The Sahel’s Diplomatic Confusion – AES, Russia, and Algeria in a Tangled Web
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has shown strong military and diplomatic cohesion since their respective military...
“Alabuga Truth”: A Western Disinformation Operation In Focus
In today’s world, power is no longer solely defined by military might or economic dominance; it heavily depends on control of narratives. As...
OPINION: Côte d’Ivoire’s Economic Turnaround And Its Impact On West Africa
Cote d’Ivoire has undergone a remarkable economic resurgence following two civil wars (2002-2007 and 2010-2011). The impressive growth across all economic parameters, such...
Wahala Group Calls Fubara’s Suspension “Coup-de-soul” Says it is Unconstitutional and Tinubu is a Dictator
In an unprecedented move that has left many scratching their heads, President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State,...
#30DaysRantChallenge: When The Cost Of Living Chokes The Living
How do you survive when survival itself is a luxury? In Nigeria today, living isn’t just expensive; it’s exhausting. The price of everything...
Mental Health and Communication: The Way You Think Can Shape Your Life
The quality of mental wellness is closely linked to the quality, or lack thereof, of our communication. You may be asking, how? What...
Nature, Nurture, and the Art of Raising a Thriving Child
This past week, I had the rare opportunity to closely observe my niece and her grandmother interact. What struck me most wasn’t just...
Trauma, Difficult Experiences, and the Hope for Healing
I have a friend who, a few decades ago, had pain somewhere in his back from a surgery that lasted years before it...
Procrustes it not!
According to Greek mythology, a crook named Procrustes had a unique manner of “helping” guests who came through his inn. He would offer...
When the Mind Collapses
I wasn’t feeling well in October, a few months ago. Despite not feeling well, I had to ‘man up’ and continue with the...