Aside ethnic bigotry and religious odium, corruption is apparently Nigeria’s ultimate challenge. Corruption is so rampant that it has unconsciously become a norm. Rights and merit are not valued anymore. Every step you take, you must always be ready to bribe your way or know someone who knows someone. No class is righteous! Almost everyone…
Category: Opinion/Editorial
Understanding the Economics of Tourism in Nigeria, By Olukayode Kolawole
In most gatherings of experts in the travel & hospitality industry, tourism as a tool in diversifying the Nigerian economy has received the most attention and provoked lots of intellectual comments. This is not surprising at all considering the huge potential that this particular sector possesses. In most developed and developing countries, tourism has enriched…
7 Eye-opening Benefits of Sleeping Nakèd
Sleeping nakèd is something that quite a number of people rarely do or talk about. This is probably because they may be sceptical about telling others that they sleep without clothes. However, do not overlook the idea of napping nakèd, you will be shocked to know that sleeping nakèd has great health benefits that will…
The Necessity for Enhanced Pension Corruption Battle Under President Buhari, By Ademola Olaniyi
Last month, April 2017, the news was everywhere on how security agencies showed up at the premises of the Pension Commission (PENCOM) headquarters. That this happened a little after the erstwhile Director General of the Commission, Mrs Chinelo Anohu-Amazu, was sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari raised a lot of suspicion of fraud. The popular guess…
Oba of Lagos Rebuffs Ooni of Ife: Appraising the Aftereffects, By Omoshola Deji
Civilization and modern forms of governance have drastically diminished the power and authority of monarchs. Fading, not faded, our hidden admiration for primordial values sustains the influence of monarchs on government and the governed. Monarchs currently have no constitutional role, but their grassroots prominence generates patronage from virtually all holders of public office, industrialists and…
Save That Money! 6 Practical Tips For Single Man, By Nkem Ndem
The average Nigerian dude (not necessarily the f*ckboy) wants to ball. You can’t really judge them either, because…you only live once. YOLO! Monday to Thursday: you stay on the hustle, money must be made. Fridays nights: back to back clubbing with the babes. Saturdays: wedding and after party then lounge/drinking time with your bros. Sundays:…
On Corruption Fight: Why President Buhari Should Sustain Maina’s Pension Fund Recovery Efforts, By Felicia Okoh
In Nigeria at the moment, there’s a word, or more appropriately buzzword that resonates everywhere: It is a word that even children in nursery school may be familiar with given every usual reference to it at the slightest opportunity. Indeed, there is hardly any news item from Nigeria these days that does not make mention…
7 False Battery Myths Busted, Number 2 Applies To Everyone
A battery is the life wire of any phone. Without it, your mobile device will never function. Due to the importance of a battery, there are some misconceptions or rather myths that you may have about batteries that are not true. It’s probably time to abandon these myths. Well, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel…
Buhari And Appointees: The Consequence Of Actions, By Omoshola Deji
Just as you and I can’t detach from our bloods because of their imperfections, President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) has lethargically handled the insubordination and incompetence of his appointees as if their surname is Buhari. Bit by bit, this inertness to discipline is concreting public doubts in PMB’s ability to navigate Nigeria’s sinking ship to the…
Rift Between The Executive And The Legislative Arms Of Government: A Red Herring, By Comrade Omaga Daniel
There is no doubt that the current rift between the executive and the legislative arms of government, is affecting governance in the country. The delays to pass the budget, refusal to endorse nominees for key positions, altercations in the hallowed chambers of our democratic nation are all but symptoms of a bigger problem. This can…