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Underlying the definitions of bullying in dictionaries is power imbalance. To bully someone is to direct aggressive behaviour at them, to intimidate or threaten them, to act cruelly towards someone, …

One thing that a depressed economy does to its citizens is that it presses them into a position to reinvent the nation by unveiling latent potential. This is why, as …

The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, recently praised the resilience of Ghana politicians, like (part-time Nigerian and) former President John Mahama, who remained with his …

Abia State has experienced a transformative year under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti. His administration, which began with a promise of economic rejuvenation and inclusive development, has delivered on …

Year 1977 and 1978 will be a distant memory in the minds of many people, not least because the global population median is 30.6 years according to World Demographics 2024; …

In the past, the position of Vice Chancellor (VC) of federal universities in Nigeria had no provision for newspaper advertorials. The search for potential VC then used to be the …

Ultimately, transparency must begin at the top. Leaders must embody the values they champion, sending a clear signal that no individual is above scrutiny. Whistle-blower protection laws and diligent enforcement …

Only three Nigerian leaders have been invited by the British monarch for state visits to Buckingham Palace. They are General Yakubu Gowon, GCFR (90) and his wife, Victoria Gowon (78) …

“Let me use this New Year’s message to urge our governors and local council chairpersons to work closely with the central government to seize emerging opportunities in agriculture, livestock, and …

Fifty seven years ago almost to the month, celebrated Kenya political scientist, Ali Mazrui, observed that “for some reason a disproportionate number of the historic acts of violence in Africa …