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59 years and counting!

As the self-acclaimed “Giant of Africa” marks its 59th year of freedom from Colonial rule, the lofty dreams of the nation’s founding father still rema

The symbolic meaning of October 1

Every October 1 Nigerians home and abroad celebrate the year 1960 when we got our independence from our colonial masters the British government. Niger

Iconic vet Dr Junaidu Maina @70

One of Nigeria’s foremost veterinary doctors, Dr Junaidu Ahmed Maina, will be 70 years old tomorrow, October 2. Our beloved father, our mentor, our ro

Nigeria must lead on climate change

That climate change is probably the biggest threat facing humanity today, is no longer in doubt. According to the United Nations Intergovernmental Pan

Guest of the Black Star

I had barely landed in Osagyefo’s country when the airwaves were set ablaze by reports of a foiled coup. Not ever again, I said. But on the streets, l