Opinion

Breaking the cycle of national trauma

Abiodun was raised by an alcoholic father while his mother was the subservient punching bag who could not stand up to her husband. Abiodun grew up watching his father batter his mother under the influence of alcohol, and he could…

FG, Labour tussle: The victor and the victim

By Otuedon Vincent There is no doubt Nigeria as a country is going through one of its toughest times economically. In the midst of the harsh economic realities, the government has increased the cost of governance and labour has also…

MFM and erring pastors’ poisonous tales

By Funmi Branco As a church, the Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM) organisation is known for its emphasis on holy living, anti-demon fervour, and evangelistic preoccupation. With its investments in the spiritual and social wellbeing of its members, there…

Sallah: Between Eid-el-Kabir and civic responsibility

By Isaac Olusesi Nigerians have been told to draw sufficient teachings from the correlation between civic responsibility and the rich details of Eid-el-Kabir, a gratitude event that denotes obedience and fulfilment of pledge to the Almighty, and applying the precepts…

Sanwo-Olu: A compassionate leader

By Temitope Ogunbanke Compassion is one of the virtues of a good leader. The two most acceptable holy books, the Bible and the Quran teach us to be kind and compassionate to one another. Today, there are thousands of public…

Nigeria’s year of tough choices

By Mohammed Idris The border between Nigeria and Benin was, for decades, one of the busiest crossings in Africa. Thousands of trucks each year would transit, taking precious cargoes of petrol from the largest economy in Africa for sale in…