OPINION: How ultra-processed food industry exploits Valentine’s Day to promote unhealthy diets
By Humphrey Ukeaja Every February 14, as the world is draped in shades of red, Nigeria joined the global celebration of Valentine’s Day, a holiday synonymous with romance, affection, and, increasingly, indulgence. But beneath the heart-shaped chocolates, lavish candlelit dinners, and sugary confections lied a more insidious agenda – the calculated exploitation of love to […]
Atiku’s alert on imminent one-party system
Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar | File Image By Emeka Alex Duru (08054103327, nwaukpala@yahoo.com) The recent alert by the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, can only make meanings if taken from what would have been the lot of Nigeria’s democracy, had the then Lagos State governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his allies, not taken strategic steps […]
Tobacco industry’s deadly, discredited ‘Harm Reduction’ trick
Electronic Cigarattes | File Image By Robert Egbe The tobacco industry is aggressively lobbying governments and the public to embrace newer kinds of harmful tobacco products that it presents as “less harmful” or “safer” than traditional tobacco use. This is despite the millions of people its products kill yearly, and the thousands more whose health […]
Who will save the ordinary Nigerian?
President Bola Tinubu | File Image By Emeka Alex Duru (08054103327, nwaukpala@yahoo.com) A particular point by the Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief, of The Sun Newspapers, Onuoha Ukeh, at 2025 edition of the company’s annual Thanksgiving Service that caught my attention, was his advice to the members of staff to thank God for everything in their life, especially […]
The new Ohanaeze leadership and Igbo nation
Senator John Azuta-Mbata | File Image By Emeka Alex Duru (08054103327, nwaukpala@yahoo.com) The week commenced on a bright note with a touchy piece by Okey Anueyiagu, a Professor of Political Economy titled; “The Igbo landing, and the courage of a people”. It was an on-the-spot account by the author who, with his family, visited the […]
Alcibiades reborn: The sycophantic journey of Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri | File Image Reno’s transformation from a sharp critic of Tinubu to one of his most enthusiastic apologists is nothing short of remarkable By Valentine Obienyem I read Reno Omokri’s article recently, titled, “Why Peter Obi Has No Moral Authority to Criticise President Tinubu.” Predictably, it felt like navigating through a sycophant’s asylum […]
Uncle Joe, Reno: Between fame and infamy
Reno Omokri Reno’s celebration of this recognition, cheered on by his like-minded admirers, underscores a profound misunderstanding: notoriety, no matter how loud, can never equate to true popularity or respectability By Valentine Obienyem The likes of Mr. Joe Igbokwe are enthusiastically re-posting what Reno proudly shared as an “achievement” – being named the No. 23 […]
Revolutionisinng taxation: How the new Reform Bill reduces costs for SMEs
President Bola Tinubu | File Image Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, playing a vital role in driving economic growth, job creation, and innovation. Accounting for over 80% of employment and nearly 50% of the nation’s GDP, these businesses are key to the country’s socio-economic development (SMEDAN, 2021). Despite their […]
Why Nigeria needs effective funding system for tobacco control
Olawale Makanjuola | File Image By Olawale Makanjuola Tobacco use remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, contributing to a myriad of health issues including cardiovascular diseases, respiratory illnesses, and various cancers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year globally, with a substantial portion of […]
Davido, Uncle Joe, and the dilemma of Nigerian patriotism
APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe | File Image If God could be this harsh with His beloved city, why should we shy away from acknowledging Nigeria’s shortcomings in the hope of inspiring its rebirth? By Val Obienyem Ever since Davido stated what is as clear as crystal – the fact that Nigeria is in shambles – […]
