By Hassan Gimba

I borrowed my headline from a surah in the Holy Qur'an— Suratul Rahman. Ar-Rahman in English means "The Beneficent", and is known for its repetition of the phrase "Then which of your Lord's favours will you both deny?", Surah Ar-Rahman, with 78 ayats (verses), is the 55th chapter (surah) in the Qur'an.

By Bolanle Bolawole

“If the problem is in the name or nomenclature employed by Utomi, then, we may have to search for a less “provocative” name, but no one should tell us that our democracy does not need a vibrant opposition or that the institutions in place at the moment are up to the task.

By Azu Ishiekwene

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, ruffled presidential feathers on Monday when he said in a speech during the 20th Anniversary dinner of the financial services company, Chapel Hill Denham, that Nigerians were better off in 1960 than they are today.

By Azu Ishiekwene

It’s a most unlikely crime scene. I travelled by road from the Benin airport to Uromi, Esanland's most significant town, for a wedding about three years ago.

By Okey Igwesi.

Sexual harasement of women in Nigeria has taken a new dimension ooo!

By Azu Ishiekwene

The question is not where US President Donald Trump has not touched in less than 100 days in office. It is how the world is coping with the shock and devastation of his touch and the trail of chaos it is leaving behind.

By Hassan Gimba

"Today, nearly everything is made in China - except courage; it's made in Palestine." - Anthony Bourdain.

By Ikechukwu Eze

In the annals of Nigeria’s political history, few moments stand out as defining turning points for democracy. One such moment occurred on March 31, 2015, exactly ten years ago. That was when then-President Goodluck Jonathan placed a phone call to his rival, Muhammadu Buhari, conceding defeat even before the final results were officially announced. Many believe that single act of statesmanship not only strengthened Nigeria’s fragile democracy but also sent a powerful positive message to the entire African continent.

By Azu Ishiekwene

You cannot quarrel about how a man tells his story. It is his business. However, the pseudo-autobiography of the former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, is more than the retired general telling a story of his own life. A Journey in Service is a long, tortuous journey to penitence, which arrives at its destination, if it does at all, leaving its memory behind.

By Jude Ogechi Eze

In the intricate shade of global affairs, few institutions have managed to evoke relentless intrigue and scrutiny like the Catholic Church. Since its inception, the Church has stood as a beacon for millions, yet it has also become a frequent target for suspicion and speculation. Many secular media outlets, fueled by a blend of skepticism and sensationalism, engage in a continuous discourse around the Church and its activities, amplifying conspiracy theories and spreading misinformation.

By Kazie Uko

Expectedly, the red carpets, the drums, the trumpets, and all the other instruments of celebration have been rolled out. Likewise, the air waves, the newspaper pages, and the social media platforms are saturated with all kinds of goodwill messages. Visitors - family, friends, foes, favour finders, political loyalists and associates - are beseiging the sleepy Umuehim, Nvosi community of Isialangwa South, which has, incidentally, become the seat of government.

By Azu Ishiekwene

Many years ago, when my son was completing paperwork for a job with the Lagos State government, he was required to fill out a form that included his State of Origin. He paused.