N8,000-per-family policy: Why World Bank proposal is bad for Nigeria, By Tope Fasua   As I type this, many Nigerians – especially the more comfortable, social media savvy ones – are freaking out over the plan of the Federal Government to pay N8,000 monthly to 12...

The Gradual Death Of The Local Government System, By Eric Teniola   On May 4 this year, the Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu (54) lambasted the 18 Local Government Chairmen in the state over their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). At a meeting with the council leaders,...

The PR Lessons from the Lethukhanya Mjaja Story, by Ishola Ayodele 1.  Seizing Unexpected Opportunities: Professional PR practitioners should always be alert to unexpected moments or content that has the potential to go viral. Capitalizing on these opportunities can create significant brand exposure and generate positive...

Pate: Two Professors of Global Excellence, by Yushau A. Shuaib   "Are you aware of the increasing political gang-up against Professor Pate?!" A caller using a foreign number thundered down the phone line before the call suddenly dropped off. While I expected the caller to return the...

X-raying Igbo Elite's Hypocrisy By Remi Oyeyemi It is the usual herd mentality. It is the usual blinding ethnic solidarity. It is habitual piling on without reason. It is the customary contuse in the millpond of hypocrisy. It is the familiar exudation of victimhood that is...

Sarkin Adar and Sokoto Ministerial Slot By Faisal Abdullahi Nigerians have almost run out of patience. They have eagerly been anticipating the 'big' announcement. Who will make the list of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's new Ministers? The riddle, however, will soon be solved. In the next couple...