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Rejoinder: That Piece on Nigeria Customs’ Mess at the Border

His latest essay, titled: "The Mess By Customs at the Border," was an interesting read, as usual, for Yours Truly. Like the previous ones he authored, Adebowale articulated and marshaled out his arguments, in a manner that can only be regarded as lucid and convincing.

Nigeria’s Diphtheria Crisis and the Task Before Pate’s Taskforce, by Lawal Dahiru Mamman

Nigeria's Diphtheria Crisis and the Task Before Pate's Taskforce, by Lawal Dahiru Mamman   In recent years, Nigeria and other world nations have been afflicted with killer pandemics and ravaging epidemics. These diseases exposed the flaws in healthcare systems, globally. It however, provided an avenue for robust...

Why Stop the Beat in the Name of Suicide, Mercy Killing or Abortion? by Juliet Agoyi

Why Stop the Beat in the Name of Suicide, Mercy Killing or Abortion? by Juliet Agoyi   At a time when life's preciousness is being increasingly debated, the heartbeat emerges as a universal symbol of existence and vitality. The rhythm of a heartbeat is a testament to...

Between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid By Zekeri Idakwo

Between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup Bid By Zekeri Idakwo Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have come a long way. The relationship between the two strategic partners started as soon as the former gained independence in 1960. The two countries have a lot in common in...

Psycho-analysing a President Under Pressure, by Zekeri Idakwo

Psycho-analysing a President Under Pressure, by Zekeri Idakwo   The tone of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's address in this year's Independence Day Celebration was not different from his last nationwide broadcast. However, the mood of the nation before the broadcast was that of despair at worst and...

Hajia of the Poor, by Senator Babafemi Ojudu

Hajia of the Poor, by Senator Babafemi Ojudu   In this photograph with me is Hajia Maryam Uwais, a lawyer, a wife, a mother and an activist. In Yoruba when a man is tough , unbending and courageous we refer to him as ‘okunrin meta’, that is...