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From America first to America alone: The lab meets the street, By Azu…
It’s nearly 20 years since Mark Steyn wrote a non-fiction book, America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It.
Steyn, a…
Amaechi, el-Rufai and Tinubu’s kernel, By Festus Adedayo
Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde, in his lowest moment in prison, drew a comparison of how he sank from being one of the…
Trump, again…, By Azu Ishiekwene
On the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th President of the U.S., on January 19, 2017, I wrote an article I could…
What you might expect in 2025, By Azu Ishiekwene
“Arsenal fans are currently over the moon, testosterone pumping – and why not? The story will not change in 2024… the odds are not…
Back story of Tinubu interview, By Azu Ishiekwene
Apart from General Sani Abacha, I have met one-on-one with every Nigerian leader since 1992, from General Ibrahim Babangida.…
Does it still make sense to trust Tinubu?, By Azu Ishiekwene
This was tough to write. My heart resisted it, but I yielded to my head. The petrol in my car, a 2.0-litre 2012 Tokunbo Camry, was…
When you miss your step, By Funke Egbemode
She has lost two children. One via miscarriage, the other through still-birth. They just couldn’t afford basic medical-care. So,…
The price we pay when legislators die, By Azu Ishiekwene
We met last on April 21. I went to Asaba from Lagos to promote my new book, Writing for Media and Monetising It, at Delta State…
The Church and its unfaithful singles, By Funke Egbemode
Not having sex before marriage ought to be good. Restraining yourself from all that tantalising stuff is tough alright,…
Empowering Local Governance: A New Dawn for Nigeria’s Democracy and…
By Ojo Emmanuel Ademola
The recent Supreme Court judgment, which mandates that allocations to Local Governments must…