By Sunday Oyinloye The event was tagged “informal retirement from service get-together for Ambassador Obinna Onowu” and held in his residence in Abuja, Nigeria, but the caliber of attendees made it more glorious than a formal get-together. It was an…
NiDCOM controversy and the urgency of ethnic governance reform
By Collins Nweke The recent uproar over a social media post shared by the Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, which described the Igbo ethnic group in derogatory terms, has once again brought to the…
Classical music not only for the elites- GENEEMUSIC
Genevieve Ogu-Odii, known on stage as GENEEMUSIC, is a distinguished Nigerian classical and crossover singer, composer, producer, and music educator whose passion for music has been evident since childhood. With her rich mezzo-soprano voice, captivating stage presence, and genre-blending artistry,…
I see African coffee value functional at an optimal capacity- Adeyinka Tekenah
Princess Adeyinka Tekenah is the founder of one of Nigeria’s brand indigenous premium coffee companies, Happy Coffee. She is also the convener of the Lagos Coffee Festival. Adeyinka is the first elected National President for Nigerian Women in Coffee. She…
Global Lessons from the US Visa Policy
By Collins Nweke The United States Embassy in Nigeria recently reminded visa applicants that they must now list every social media handle they have used over the last five years on the DS-160 visa form. Applicants must certify that…
Why I embarked on Owo indigenous food project- Princess Adedolapo
Princess Adedolapo Patricia Aragun Ogunoye is a Cultural Ambassador, Artist, Entrepreneur, Musician and Content Creator. She is from Ogunoye Royal Family in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. Adedolapo was Miss Oronshen 2024, Face of Valentine Nigeria Top Model 2018, and first…
Hold your governors, council chairmen accountable, Onuigbo tells Nigerians
By Mephy James A prominent politician in the South East Nigeria and member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission,(NEDC), Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo has advised Nigerians to hold their governors and local government chairmen accountable in…
I faced disparaging remarks about my candidacy – Cylcia Manwa
Cylcia Manwa is an elected politician in Thurrock, Essex, where she represents her local ward of Tilbury. Elected to office at the age of just 19, she is now one of the youngest elected politicians in the United Kingdom. She…
A memoir: The Voice of My Soul
Title: The Voice of My Soul Author: Shammah Hart Perspective: This is a spiritual memoir that transcends doctrine – an earnest guide to reclaiming hope, healing relationships, and discovering purpose when life has knocked you down. Highlight: When life fractures…
FCT residents excited as 9mobile rebrands to T2
By Sunday Oyinloye One of Nigeria’s foremost telecom operators, 9mobile has rebranded itself as T2, with the aim of becoming a digital-first telecom operator focused on innovation and customer experience, even as its Chief Executive Officer, Obafemi Banigbe…