“The fear of Trump is not the beginning of wisdom. But it is time to tread carefully, with clear eyes and a steady hand.” As a child, whenever I refused to eat or take bitter traditional medicine, my mother would threaten to call Werekaci—the unstable and aggressive man who lived at the end of our […]
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The flurry of headlines that trailed the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, provides yet another opportunity to interrogate a troubling culture that has taken root in our media ecosystem, sensational reportage at the expense of accuracy, nuance, and institutional understanding. One would think that in a country striving to deepen its democratic
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As a business owner in Nigeria, one of the key legal compliance steps is to register with the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) , a unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that oversees anti‑money laundering regulations for designated businesses and professions. SCUML registration is mandatory for Designated Non‑Financial Businesses and
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On Sunday, December 21, 2025, twenty-four African nations set out on a month-long journey at the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco. It was a tournament the continent looked forward to, and one that also drew the attention of the global football community. AFCON 2025 promised many things. Contrasting styles of play, tactical diversity,
AFCON 2025: The football was African, the problems were too Read More »
I have always resisted being dragged into ethnoreligious arguments. Not because the issues are trivial, but because many of the loudest voices in such debates are not merely passionate—they are fanatical. Some are so blinded by affiliation that they excuse injustice, flirt with heresy, or even justify violence in defence of identity. In recent months,
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Motorists in Lagos are increasingly turning to digital platforms to verify traffic violations as the state government intensifies enforcement of road laws through technology-driven monitoring systems. With automated cameras, plate recognition tools and centralised databases now actively tracking vehicle movements across major corridors, drivers are being urged to regularly check their records to avoid penalties,
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There is a dangerous confusion in our public space—the lazy belief that every extended hand deserves acceptance. It is a confusion born of fear, superstition, and performative morality, where public gestures are mistaken for virtue and optics replace order. But wisdom says otherwise. “Ọwọ́ tí a kò mọ́, kì í bọ́ mọ́ni lójú.” (A hand
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PROFESSOR PAT ITOMI is one of the brightest Nigerians I love and respect. We still spoke two days ago when he called me. He gave a speech at my 40th birthday lecture some 25 years ago. I truly admired him as a young man who managed VOLKSWAGEN Nigeria in those good old days. I have
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The Bodija bomb explosion was not just a moment of terror; it became a long season of suffering for many innocent residents. Long after the noise faded, the pain remained. Homes were lost. Livelihoods were disrupted. Families were displaced. My brother, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who’s based in Kano is a prestigious title holder
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As more people turn to investing to protect their income from inflation and economic uncertainty, experts warn that enthusiasm without knowledge can be costly. With new asset classes, fast-moving markets and social media-driven investment advice dominating 2026, first-time investors face risks that go beyond the basics. Here are seven common mistakes new investors should avoid
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