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“Every truth passes through three stages before it is recognized. In the first, it is ridiculed. In the second, it is opposed. In the third, it is regarded as self evident.” Emanating from the words of a prolific German philosopher, Arthur Schopenhauer,...

Fussed by the growing incessant attacks between the Fulani herdsmen and the farmers in Benue state, President Muhammad Buhari had had no way any longer to postpone the itinerary than to exercise a humanitarian visit with the view of reassuring Benue residents...

“Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others.” - Winston Churchill. The above witty words were excerpted from the timeless anthology of former Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, in view...

Asterisked is every March 8 for global recognition and celebration of the roles of women in the society. The movement against chronic discrimination of women was birthed on 28 February, 1909, in the United States after a declaration by a Socialist Party...

Recorded with the registration of exactly sixty-eight (68) number of political parties in Nigeria under the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, there is a need to clearly state their roles within the context of politics, examine their viability...

Against the backdrop of establishing a platform through which an appropriate articulation and expression of people's interest could be made, the Nigeria Labor Congress, NLC, which was established and operated in pseudo manner in 1950 was later reestablished...

Disturbed by the disasters the indiscriminate construction or erection of buildings have caused, this is the compelling moment for the government and building control agencies to enforce the already existing laws on constructions of buildings. Unarguably,...

Engulfed with the charade of animals as instruments to portray iniquities in public settings in Nigeria, we may be complied again to look into institutions and governmental agencies with the view of putting a stop to the free-fall of public values and...

Wavered by the administration of justice in Africa and the notoriety of bad governance aided by poor leadership, there is an overwhelming need to examine the latest political development in South Africa against the backdrop of political repositioning...

Amid widening celebration and euphoria of love anchored on Valentine, there is a need to question the status: Does Valentine day holds any significance? Valentine is a liturgical celebration that could be traced to a man called Valentino in the ancient...

In the whole places I have been to, cum the faces I have ex-rayed, your kind is one in a life time. I thought I have explained to you that I was serious. Do you want a bouquet of roses? Or a charming letter that presents the message that makes my heart...

Given the onerous responsibility of informing the people of undiluted information with respect to social, political and economic landscapes, there is no gainsaying that radio takes a place of pride within the fourth arm of government (fourth estate of...

Stuck with whooping doldrums, Nigeria may not have ever been in present social, political and economic hangovers. It is within this context that several recommendations have been provided as leeways, significant among which is restructuring our federalism....

Towards achieving a goal, there must be clearly mapped out strategy that will aid the realization of the goal. While these two identified areas (goal and strategy) are worthy of note, there is a compelling need to reckon with the fact that consistency...

The government could do more to revitalize the concept of diligence in the lives of the peopleDiligence is a virtue that cannot be underestimated in the scheme of success. It is near impossibility, except by luck, or even impossible to become successful...

More than any other time in the past, the government should do more to repel indiscriminate erection of petrol and gas stations in the societyUnarguably, the overwhelming increase of the construction of petrol and gas stations in illegal and unwarranted...

The government must do more to curbing Lassa fever syndromeWith the recent outbreak of Lassa Fever and its exponential rise, Doctors healing these dying patients must be cautious when exercising their Hippocratic oath of saving lives. To this end, professionalism...

The government should act swiftly in feeding the blank slatesAn array of theories and thoughts have been theorized by philosophers of worth from the medieval period down to the renaissance cum contemporary. These were ideals I do regard as medieval, too...

Whether the present harsh socioeconomic condition, insecurity, wanton poverty and burgeoning unemployment were occasioned by President Muhammad Buhari or aggravated by his lacklustre policies, the most salient resounding point is that we are still in...

Against the backdrop of ideological leanings which has been the driving force of human history, the concept of capitalism has been a belief system with antagonistic premises within the realm of Marxism. Evidently, capitalism was regarded as an evil ideology...

Beyond the whims and caprice of the old adage often rhetorically used to end debate discussion that: 'it is visible to the blind and audible to the deaf', there is a compelling need to brook standpoint with this axiomatic maxim with special regard to...

With an increasing rate of violence orchestrated by cattle herdsmen in recent time, the reactionary tactics taken by the government towards embarking on the provision of cattle colony may be slow but urgently needed. Suchlike is a palliative measure quite...

While past outreaches of the popular civil society, Conflict Free Nation, CFN, have recorded overwhelming achievements vis-à-vis landmark impacts; we write to convey that another outreach is to be embarked upon next week, 26-27th of January, 2018 at Bauchi....

Verily, the enthusiasm and vigour Nigerians devote to politics during periodic national, state and local elections take a lead in the comity of developing nations. This is a commendable action as it shows the high level of political culture of the people...

We do not feel too debased because it is no longer oblivious that majority of Nigeria's woes are self afflicted. The usual lackadaisical attitude as public property deteriorates in values continue to have a heavy play of place, even in Nigeria's seaport...