Special Reports

The abduction of Ese Oruru from Bayelsa to Kano State and three Lagos schoolgirls from their hostels generated so much heat in the polity. Meanwhile, Nigerians can heave a sigh of relief that the children are back home. The two cases, which demonstrate the abuse of the rights of children are minute, considering what Nigerian children go through daily in …

Over the years, women in Nigeria have been relegated to the background on national issues. This has been attributed to sentiments and traditional beliefs but with this year’s theme- ‘ Pledging For Parity’-women have been urged to play a crucial role to hasten development more than ever. All over the world, women contribute to social, economic, cultural and political achievements; …

By Jim Garamone – DoD News WASHINGTON — Talk about the United Service Organizations and people think it is some holding company. But mention USO, and all Americans know it is a way for them to connect with service members. Retired Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr., the chairman of the USO Board of Governors and former Army chief of …

In a few months, precisely November next year 2016 Governor Adams Oshiomhole will cease to be the occupant of the state house in Benin. Indeed, if the people of Edo state had their way, the distinguished labour leader of the radical mould would rule Edo State till the end of time. Such is the impact he has had on the …

The ‘failed attempt’ on General Buratai’s life.  Sheik Ibraheem Zakzaky, 62, the ever turbaned, tough looking leader of the Shiite Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, is an Islamic scholar and a tempestuous preacher. He speaks straight to the powers-that-be and has survived many jail terms in the hands of military governments in the ‘80s and ‘90s for sedition. Never hiding …

By CHUX OHAI Most weekends, when the open bar at a popular guest house, situated on Opebi Road in Ikeja, Lagos, is crammed with revellers, dozens of young women in various modes of skimpy dressing line up on both sides of the road in obvious competition for the attention of the men folk. For these young women, whose ages could …

By Kolawole Olaniyan IT’S not often that a decision by the Supreme Court of Nigeria generates so much interest among Nigerians. But the court’s decision in Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) v Dr Bukola Saraki, which allowed a stay of proceedings before the CCT despite the provisions of sections 306 and 396 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJ), …

By Dave Baro- Thomas Ecclesiastical proclamation of a man’s birth and destiny, most often than not, is a celestial mandate for unprecedented greatness and a rare call to serve humanity. In the scriptures, great kings and prophets who left remarkable imprint on the sands of time, came foretold and are long remembered for their prowess. Ooni Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja …

“You look sleepy” “My brother, let’s just say I slept at a fuel station, looking for fuel.” “For which of the women in your life, because I hear these days, to please a woman in Nigeria, you must be ready to supply the three major things lacking in the land: money, fuel, and happiness.” “Leave that matter, please. My condolences …

What do you do during a flight that lasts nine hours and six minutes? You read. You sleep. You wake, and sleep again. You eat. You pray (if you are the praying type). You discuss with your co-passengers. And of course, you ruminate about your destination. What you’ve heard, or read about the place, particularly if you were visiting for …