Opinion
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The trend of body shaming dressed up as a fitness goal is still body shaming
A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be […]
OpinionAncient history shows how we can create a more equal & modern world
A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be […]
3,000 miles from Glasgow, a town and its polar bears face the future
A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be […]
OpinionThe pandemic has been awful, there are signs of hope for mothers at work
A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be […]
Daylight saving time: Why are we still changing our clocks twice a year?
A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be […]
Opinion3 big questions looming over the Glasgow climate talks and our future
A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be […]
Opinion3 big questions looming over the Glasgow climate talks and our future
A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be […]
Expert flays NNPC N287B profit; describes it as a manipulated balance sheet full of deception
A financial expert, public issues commentator and good governance advocate, Dr. Nnaemeka Obiareri has described as deceptive, manipulative and sheer distortion of standard accounting standards the recently announced profit of N287billion by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation NNPC, from its perennial operational losses. He said that when the figures brandished by NNPC leadership is interrogated, […]
OpinionWanted in Nigeria: Better Health Sector Management
By Tonnie Iredia Several years back, many Nigerians would readily berate any citizen planning to migrate from our shores in search of greener pastures. The proverbial Andrew who in a television jingle, was seen happily checking out of Nigeria was greatly deprecated. There is doubt if such spirit of patriotism will find same rhythm this […]
HeadlinesSocial Media and Guerilla Legislation in Nigeria
By Tonnie Iredia The insurgency which began in the Northeast some years back has had a major impact on social life in the country. Several negative happenings; banditry, kidnapping etc. are largely seen as the impact of insurgency. If nothing else, it has pushed the term ‘security’ far above all other sectors of the nation. […]
Contest Election: It is a Money Spinner – Reno Omokri Tells Nigeria Girls
Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s media aide, Pastor Reno Omokri has advised girls who live in Africa to contest elections, if they intend to make money. He described politics in Africa as a money-spinning venture. Reno, in his official page advised the ladies to free their slaves (boyfriends) who they always ask money from, by either […]
HeadlinesThe cost of toying with insecurity.
Security or the lack of it is a very serious issue. In Nigeria, neither the government nor the people are doing anything about the bourgeoning insecurity beyond the usual condemnation. The National Assembly is making permutations for the next round of elections in 2023. Remi Tinubu for instance, is already seeing herself in the seat […]
HeadlinesIt Is Time For Legislators To Extend Their Oversight visit To Sambisa
Last Thursday, I was slightly amused listening to Senate President, Ahmed Lawan pouring encomiums on the service chiefs of Nigeria’s military. When the report by the broadcast media on the event started playing, I had thought it was a valedictory session where some war veterans were taking a well-deserved bow. But when it became clearer […]
OpinionNigeria’s perennial recession; a result of policy somersault.
Nigeria will predictably be in recession for a long time. When you keep doing the same thing and expect different results, you will need to check yourself. It appears we are not in a hurry to live in the reality of the 21st century with others. I sometimes wonder why we like to put the […]
What kind of country is ours?
I was commuting in a Bus Rapid Transit from the Lagos mainland to the Island on a busy Monday morning when I overheard two passengers discussing the antics of the Lagos State Transportation Management Authority or Agency ( LASTMA). I normally mind my business when I am in a public transport because of my explosive […]
OpinionThe truth that hurt Onoja
Over the weekend, convener of #RevolutionNow movement and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore and the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward Onoja, were involved in a social media war of words. Edward’s daughter was recently admitted into the prestigious Nile University as a student. ( I have to put that student there to avoid […]
OpinionSMS Banking Service Is A Criminal Scheme By Banks With CBN Collusion
A Nigerian has narrated how his bank made it near-impossible when he applied for deactivation of the SMS service scheme. Samson Akhigbe, who shared his experience on his Facebook page described the scheme as the most fraudulent one crafted by Banks with the banking of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He advise Nigerians to deactivate […]
OpinionCode of Conduct in the Market-place
Tonnie Iredia The Chairman of Nigeria’s Code of Conduct Tribunal CCT, Danladi Umar was for wrong reasons in the news for much of last week. Interestingly, the issue at stake had nothing to do with his assignment of determining the level of adherence of public officers to the official code of conduct required of them. […]
OpinionNational Assembly should avoid distracting the military
Tonnie Iredia Section 89 of the 1999 Constitution, provides that the National Assembly can summon ANY person in Nigeria to give evidence before it over any matter that the Assembly can enact legislation. Although what the provision on its face value confers on our legislators is huge power, a few knowledgeable persons in the polity […]