Read this slowly, King —because this one truth can save your life, your money, and your sanity. Some women aren’t sweet.Some women aren’t harmless.Some women aren’t misunderstood. Some women are venom wrapped in beauty —danger disguised as softness —chaos wearing perfume. And if you’re not sharp, you’ll sip poison thinking it’s love. Let me break…
How does a writer of evident intellect, claiming ex-World Bank credentials, channel his time and talent into crafting falsehoods designed to incite mass disaffection, rather than illuminate truth for societal good? Emmanuel Orjih’s viral essay on Nigeria’s new tax laws exemplifies this: it alleges President Tinubu’s tax reforms he called “Bola’s Tax” forces low earners…
Veteran Nollywood actress Toyin Afolayan, popularly known as Yeye Toyin Tomato, has opened up about the emotional toll of public judgment and rumors surrounding her personal life. In a recent interview, the veteran actress revealed that constant accusations and name calling, even within places of worship, have deeply affected her.“People call me ashawo even in…
On this day, January 5, 2026, we are not just witnessing the political decline of a man; we are attending the funeral of a system. The news rippling through Abuja and Port Harcourt—that President Tinubu and Governor Hope Uzodimma have effectively handed the “keys of Rivers” to Governor Siminalayi Fubara—is the final nail in the…
This statement offends many people but in law, it is correct. Parents do not own children. They are custodians. That difference is the reason the court can step into a family matter without asking permission.In law, a child is not property. A child is a rights-holder. So while parents have authority, that authority is not…
I was a Superintendent of Police and staff officer to the Inspector-General of Police That fateful day I arrived at work quite early as usual and began to draft memos on various security issues across the country that required directives from the IGP. At about 11a.m. PSO to the IGP opened the door to our…
If Funke Akindele left last December date for these lots crying and goes to take February 14, Valentine’s Day market, I bet you, she will still make the kill.Not because of magic. Not because of favour. But because systems beat sentiments every single time. Funke Akindele made this December slot worth it. Funke Akindele taught…
For decades, Kayode Akintemi has been a pillar of integrity in African broadcasting. His journey is a testament to the belief that it is not life that matters, but the courage you put into it. From his influential years at Channels TV, where he served as General Manager of Operations, he became a voice of…
There are infractions, and then there are insults. What happened in Rivers State on Friday was both.In a move that defies constitutional logic and democratic decency, the Rivers State Executive Council, through the Governor’s Special Adviser on Economic Matters, Prof. Peter Medee, announced the “approval” of a ₦1.854 trillion 2026 budget. Not a proposal to…
Last night, just as I was preparing to retire for the night after watching a great display of attacking football by the Super Eagles, the title of an old, evergreen song by Tom Jones crept into my mind: ‘The Green, Green Grass of Home’.Before you read the rest of this posting, I suggest you search…
