Some Lessons from RUGA controversy

Creativity is ‘thinking up new things’, innovation is ‘doing new things’. In any society, there is no shortage of creativity or creative people; what is in short supply are innovators. These scarce people are the ones, who have the know-how,…

What’s Missing in Trump’s ‘Beautiful, Bold’ Immigration Plan

His proposal represents another lost opportunity. In a Rose Garden address, President Trump on Thursday unveiled his plan “to create a fair, modern and lawful system of immigration for the United States.” “This is the big, beautiful, bold plan,” Mr. Trump said — one…

Chris Ngige: An Example Of The Yoruba ‘Akotileta’ Syndrome -By Adejumo Kabi

For anyone who is familiar with the yoruba word: ‘akotileta’, you will understand the point of view of the Minister Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige that indeed, you don’t need to have surplus before generously exporting doctors. The position of…

Opinion: Break up with your social media

You and social media are seriously better off friends Photo by Jocelyn Ruiz | The State Press”Dump them, sis.” Illustration published on April 23, 2019. The most liberating thing I have ever done was delete my social media accounts. I haven’t had…

Opinion: Empathy is what makes us human

Humans deserve dignity — regardless of their nationality, race or religion. It is shocking that this fundamental principle is ignored in many parts of the world today, says Alexander Görlach. Once again, illiberalism has reared its ugly head: Last week, 50…

How America has silently accepted the rage of white men

In the wake of one of the worst massacres in modern American history, our government’s highest leaders will be silent about why things like this keep happening. “Warmest condolences” will be tweeted to families of those who lost their lives, minutes of…