By Femi Kusa WHO AMONG us who can read or write or, if unable to, is capable of deep thinking who never had a teacher? We all had,and still have, fabulous teachers. I remember ALHAJI BABATUNDE JOSE, chairman and Managing Director of the powerful DAILY TIMES group of newspapers in the 1970s warning my 1972 […]
By Pius Mordi THAT NIGERIA has shut down her four refineries by willfully neglecting the rehabilitation while preferring to import refined products for more than 20 years is known to all. That every administration routinely pledges to end the hemorrhaging of public funds by failing to rehabilitate the refineries by perpetrating the fraud in th...
With Tony Okoroji OMG! DECEMBER is here! Ordinarily, December should be the month of happiness, the month of celebrations. It used to be the month to count one’s blessings and give glory to the Almighty. December is the month when the whole world goes on leave and celebrates Christmas. Usually, the quarreling and bickering of […]
Your Midweek Law Clinic THE ARREST of a practicing lawyer in Nigeria over his book publication on Nigeria and her criminal justice system has necessitated the research into laws guiding criminal libel in Nigeria. It is surprising that a lawyer can denigrate a whole institution of justice and opposing counsel simply because he lost in […...
By Bola BOLAWOLE “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise” – Victor Hugo (in “Le Hus Miserables”). Is Biafra an idea whose time has come? Victor Hugo (26 February, 1802 – 22 May, 1885) says “Nothing else in the world… not all the armies… is so powerful as an idea whose […]
By Temitope Ajayi HUMAN BEINGS naturally resist change. When comfortable where we are, we find it extremely difficult to embrace an uncharted path or seek greater glory. Those who are risk averse often don’t want to venture out to embrace unfamiliar territories no matter how tempting the possible reward may appear. We should not, however...
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE HOW DO you dance to the admiration of all Nigerians? Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey said it all in his song/story on “Ketekete” (horse) and its owner: There is nothing you can do to please the entire universe. No matter your efforts and regardless of the success achieved, some will still deride you […]
Source: Bloomberg FRENCH ENERGY major TotalEnergies SE may greenlight a $750 million gas project in Nigeria next year, potentially signaling that Nigeria’s efforts to revive investment in its hydrocarbon production are making progress. Earlier this year, the French company approved an investment of about $500 million in a joint venture w...
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele SALT HAS been an integral part of human existence since time immemorial. It is an important ingredient in our diets and is used by diverse populations regardless of race, age, status, religion and diversity. Salt has been an additive since ancient times due to its pivotal role in food processing and preservation. [&hell...
By Bayo Onanuga RECENT REPORTS from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have become a focal point of criticism and skepticism, especially by the political opposition and perpetual doubters of any positive report about our country. In its Q2 labour survey report, the NBS says the unemployment rate fell from 5.3 % in Q1 to […]
