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The Easiest Thing In The World

Do you know life is so much easier when you find that thing you can do even while you are asleep? I like to call it the easiest thing in the world. It’s that thing that comes naturally to you.

A Welcome Message for the Anti-Corruption Crusader

I join millions of advocates of change to welcome the anti-corruption crusader to a familiar yet different turf. I want to remind His Excellency that in 1983 when he first ascended the enviable position of the Head of the Nigerian

Nigeria’s Democracy: The Journey So Far

Nigeria since its return to civilian rule in 1999 was accompanied by the sweet aroma of a system called “Democracy”. This historic system had found its way back into the Nigerian polity after numerous interruptions by the “men in khaki”

What Nigerians Want From This New Administration

Following the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari on May 29 (Democracy Day), we spoke to Nigerian citizens on their expectations for the future political era. “What would you like President Buhari to do for Nigeria? What sort of changes would

Finding a Solution to Energy Crisis and its Impact on the Educational Sector

Nigeria is facing a very serious energy crisis that has led to the petrol stations being empty of fuel. With only 5 out of 23 power plants functioning in the country, the problem is on such a huge scale that

Diary of an Ajepako: 12 Funny Childhood Memories

You know the kind of world you are in when you begin to notice that you lack the pristine opportunities that those cheeky mates of yours in the neighbourhood enjoy. You cannot ask your mother why you are not born

The Incredible Benefits of Patience

Isn’t it difficult to watch everyone make progress while it looks like your life is at a standstill? It can be quite frustrating. I know because I have been there myself. You never realise how important patience is until you

Know Your Rights: The Dignified Office of the Nigerian Citizen

Nigerian citizens, over the years, have not functioned in their official position not only because of ignorance of that constitutional right but also because the leaders have plundered the common wealth beyond the reach of the citizens to a level

The Dangers of Judging Others

Isn’t life very interesting? God created us as unique human beings with different personalities and desires, yet we have found a way to believe that our way of doing things is the best. People rarely admit to being wrong, even

Top 10 Apps For Free Calls

Who remembers when we had to wake up at midnight just to make free calls to our friends and loved ones? The idea of free ‘’midnight calls’’ back then was so popular, so many people would starve themselves of a

Blessing Okagbare: The Nigerian Queen of Tracks and Milestone Ahead

Fresh from her audacious performance at the IAAF Diamond League in Shanghai, the Nigerian queen of the tracks is in a world of her own. Beating Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce with almost a meter, she arrived at a time of 10.98

The Conversation: The Truth About Patriarchy

A few weeks ago, I attended The Conversation, an event hosted by writer and publicist, Joy Isi Bewaji. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the way forward for gender equality in Nigeria; is our society really ready? And

Joy Isi Bewaji, Temidayo Ahanmisi and Others Speak out Against Gender Inequality

A group of young women and men concerned about the failings of the Nigerian society gathered on the 3rd of May, 2015 at the Colonades Hotel, Ikoyi to address the issue of gender inequality in our communities. This conversation was

Taiwo Awoniyi: The Young Rashidi Yekini?

His blistering pace, good sense of awareness, amazing body balance, scary shoot from the foot, awesome heading ability coupled with great finishing technique when faced with the goal post. Who is this? This is no other than the great Rashidi

Understanding Your Rights and Obligations as a Tenant

As people move from place to place in search of greener pastures, they leave their original home and come to settle in completely strange abodes. This has brought with it the need to let accommodation either for residence or for

Why I Think Dangote Should Buy a Nigerian Premier League Club

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote said earlier this month, in an interview with Bloomberg, that he is still interested in buying English Premier League club, Arsenal despite having his first offer rebuffed back in 2010. Being an ardent follower of

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