Journalists in Africa have long played a crucial role in shaping narratives, influencing public opinion, and promoting individuals who later rise to power and wealth. However, a troubling pattern has emerged—many of these journalists, after dedicating their craft to highlighting and amplifying the voices of billionaires, are often left behind, struggling to make ends meet…
At 65 years old, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is not just governing Kwara State—he is reshaping Nigeria’s creative industry. His administration’s landmark achievement, the Sugar Film Factory, is a testament to his commitment to positioning Kwara as a premier hub for movie production in West Africa. The Sugar Film Factory: A Game-Changer for the Creative…
As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, cheers erupt, fireworks light up the skies, and “Happy New Year” echoes across the globe. It is a moment steeped in tradition, a cultural ritual repeated year after year with unwavering fervour. But amidst the confetti and celebratory toasts, an unspoken question lingers: What, truly, is new…
The drums have been rolling for the past few weeks, snippets of his brief interview where he fully identified with the youths trending on the social media and great excitement from family, friends and associates to felicitate with this sage At the last count, eight different organisations, including Out of Home Advertising Association of Nigeria…
Nigeria, the land of green pastures and abundant promises, finds itself yet again at a critical juncture. The resistance of Northern lawmakers to the Tax Reform Bill proposed by the present administration has sparked heated debates across the country. At its heart lies a broader question: is the North holding Nigeria back, or is it…
By Wale Ojo-Lanre, Esq. I feel compelled by instinct to respond to a recent article by the seasoned Malan Kabir Malan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Association of Nigerian Tourism Practitioners (ANTP). Published on the popular blog The African Gong, the article was titled “No to a Green Horn,” and it takes…
Kemi Badenoch’s achievement is truly inspiring, showing that Nigerian immigrants can break barriers and reach top positions without being held back by their background. Unfortunately, many Nigerians would likely view your daughter, my son or yours being appointed as Governor of the Central Bank of England through a lens of personal gain, seeking unfair advantages…
Elizabeth Badejo There is no better time to pursue your happiness, enjoy your marriage and live a purpose-filled life as a couple than when you both make the sacrifice to relocate to a new country and help each other to steer the transition into a new life. The truth is that relocation is not for…
A national scandal has unfolded with the revelation of substandard petroleum products being imported into Nigeria, linked to a shadowy oil blending plant in Malta. Leaked documents and interviews expose a complex web of corruption involving NNPC personnel, oil traders, and terminal operators. Matrix Energy, owned by Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu, a member of the Presidential…
A lot has been said about the former governor of Zamfara state and Minister for State for Defence, Hon Bello Matawalle. Interestingly, they dwelled in the realm of speculation and not reality. There is a fact that can’t be washed away about Hon Bello Matawalle: he is a bold and courageous individual who does not…
