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When the clouds gathered above Mokwa at the start of the 2025 rainy season, no one reached for a weather almanac; the townspeople needed only memory. They had seen the river climb its banks before, had watched water swirl down gullies that doubled as rubbish dumps, and had heard radio callers warn—almost cheerfully—that nature’s annual…
June 16, 2025
By Babalola Johnson *@jbdlaw/@jbandthings* He was my first appointment on the first day of the week. AJ, as I fondly call him, was a former client from several years ago. Though we hadn’t seen each other in about a decade, unlike many, he never lost touch. Every now and then, I’d get a quick message…
June 15, 2025
By Bolanle Bolawole [email protected] 0705 263 1058 ‘Those of us at The PUNCH newspapers were completely blotted out; yet, we stood and fought for June 12 more than anyone else; even more than the Concord newspapers owned by MKO Abiola, the symbol of the June 12 struggle. I stand to be corrected because facts and…
June 15, 2025
This marks a significant leap from 15th place in 2023 and reflects Thailand’s growing potential and readiness to be a true global hub for MICE. Bangkok has made global headlines by climbing to 7th place in the world rankings for international conference destinations, according to the latest 2024 report by the International Congress and Convention…
June 15, 2025
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The iconic publisher of Vanguard newspapers, Sam Amuka-Pemu, is 90! He remains as ever a self-effacing Nigerian patriot of uncommon class and carriage. Call him “Sad Sam” or “Uncle Sam” who deserves a bow for he is a splendid role model to scores of journalists. It’s one of my regrets that…
June 15, 2025
*Democracy, Conviction and the True Meaning of Honour In recent days, there has been considerable public reaction to the list of honorees announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in commemoration of Democracy Day. Understandably, questions have been raised about the omission of some individuals who paid dearly in the struggle for democratic governance in Nigeria.Investment…
June 14, 2025
She married down, below her needs, wants and vision for the future. She was already a nurse in the state hospital when she met Dare. All Dare had was a fine face, great physique and creative hands. She was ambitious. He was not. She believed in setting goals and burning her candles at both ends…
June 14, 2025
Growing up in post-independence Nigeria in the 1970s, at home you always had access to the Bible if you were Christian, or the Qur’an if you were Muslim, along with books in the Heinemann African Writers Series. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe was a staple, and the plays of Wole Soyinka: The Lion and…
June 13, 2025
His words: “I booked Air Peace… They delayed the flight for over five hours. In the end, they announced a cancellation. I had to get another ticket. Yesterday, I booked a flight for 6:30 a.m., which is their first flight today. I booked and asked them to check me in online, which I did, along…
June 13, 2025
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When the clouds gathered above Mokwa at the start of the 2025 rainy season, no one reached for a weather almanac; the townspeople needed only memory. They had seen the river climb its banks before, had watched water swirl down gullies that doubled as rubbish dumps, and had heard radio callers warn—almost cheerfully—that nature’s annual…
June 16, 2025
By Babalola Johnson *@jbdlaw/@jbandthings* He was my first appointment on the first day of the week. AJ, as I fondly call him, was a former client from several years ago. Though we hadn’t seen each other in about a decade, unlike many, he never lost touch. Every now and then, I’d get a quick message…
June 15, 2025
By Bolanle Bolawole [email protected] 0705 263 1058 ‘Those of us at The PUNCH newspapers were completely blotted out; yet, we stood and fought for June 12 more than anyone else; even more than the Concord newspapers owned by MKO Abiola, the symbol of the June 12 struggle. I stand to be corrected because facts and…
June 15, 2025
This marks a significant leap from 15th place in 2023 and reflects Thailand’s growing potential and readiness to be a true global hub for MICE. Bangkok has made global headlines by climbing to 7th place in the world rankings for international conference destinations, according to the latest 2024 report by the International Congress and Convention…
June 15, 2025
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The iconic publisher of Vanguard newspapers, Sam Amuka-Pemu, is 90! He remains as ever a self-effacing Nigerian patriot of uncommon class and carriage. Call him “Sad Sam” or “Uncle Sam” who deserves a bow for he is a splendid role model to scores of journalists. It’s one of my regrets that…
June 15, 2025
*Democracy, Conviction and the True Meaning of Honour In recent days, there has been considerable public reaction to the list of honorees announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in commemoration of Democracy Day. Understandably, questions have been raised about the omission of some individuals who paid dearly in the struggle for democratic governance in Nigeria.Investment…
June 14, 2025
She married down, below her needs, wants and vision for the future. She was already a nurse in the state hospital when she met Dare. All Dare had was a fine face, great physique and creative hands. She was ambitious. He was not. She believed in setting goals and burning her candles at both ends…
June 14, 2025
Growing up in post-independence Nigeria in the 1970s, at home you always had access to the Bible if you were Christian, or the Qur’an if you were Muslim, along with books in the Heinemann African Writers Series. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe was a staple, and the plays of Wole Soyinka: The Lion and…
June 13, 2025
His words: “I booked Air Peace… They delayed the flight for over five hours. In the end, they announced a cancellation. I had to get another ticket. Yesterday, I booked a flight for 6:30 a.m., which is their first flight today. I booked and asked them to check me in online, which I did, along…
June 13, 2025
