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The season of mercy, by Funmi Komolafe
Beloved, as we progress into the ember months, may God show us mercy in Jesus name. For a Christian, the ember months are not to be feared. Rather, it should
King Sunny Ade A Global Music Patriarch
For generations of Nigerians and global music fans as well as critics, watching King Sunny Ade transform the stage to his playground is a memory to cherish and preserve. Panning
How Niger Delta was underdeveloped by its leaders, by Dele Sobowale
“Niger Delta got $160bn in 27 yrs, yet remains underdeveloped – Aig-Imoukhuede” – VANGUARD, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026. “Every country has the government it deserves” – Joseph de Maistre, 1753-1821. Thank
At BoConcept, Art Meets Design in Homes
As artworks become part of the way spaces are lived in, Vanessa Obioha writes that BoConcept and the Nomadic Art Gallery work with artists to give African art a home. Since introducing
THE UNDERCURRENT AT NDC
LEONARD ONOTAKEVWE urges the party to put its house in order There is something increasingly difficult to ignore in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). On the surface, the party has
2027 POLLS AND GENDER REPRESENTATION
There is need to do more to achieve better female access to political power The Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list of candidates released for the 2027 general election has
PROGRESSIVE PULL OF AKPABIO, UMEH, ABARIBE
A collaboration of progressive minds promises to make a difference, reckons IFEANYICHUKWU AFUBA A man stung silly by bees runs at the sight of a humming fly. This Igbo proverb helps
How many men after 30 years of marriage still love their wives?
By Bunmi Sofola MEN are the strongest allies when protecting their philandering interests. Alex, an industrialist in his 60s recognized his first son’s potential as a businessman when he made
How Alaafin-Makinde Warmth Turned Cold
There was a time when the chemistry between Governor Seyi Makinde and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, appeared almost picture-perfect. The governor had played a prominent role in
Where are the campaigns for 2027? By Tonnie Iredia
As soon as a new president was sworn into office in Nigeria on May 29, 2023, politicians began to campaign for the 2027 elections that were 4 years away establishing
