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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was declared the winner Wednesday of a Feb. 23 general election, in which he decisively beat his main rival, Atiku Abubakar, to secure a second and final four-year term. Here’s an analysis of the numbers, swings, political casualties and market reaction. Numbers and Swing States Buhari got 15.2 million votes, about…

As the world marks the World Radio Day today, communication experts have advocated for more focus on radio, particularly community radio, as a tool for development and fostering of peace and unity.      In his message to mark this year’s celebration, which is themed ‘Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace,’ the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio…

It is time for African countries to realise that charity is not the solution for people living with disability. The implementation of good health care plan, educational and financial empowerment will make more impact. Some people visit disability centres and bring foodstuff, toiletries, clothes etc while others provide funds for the running of these facilities.…

For the apolitical, it could seem all exhausting, the furore over some tapes and how the commentary has solely focused on political divides, name calling and social media blocking. With the elections in view, aggressive campaigning kick-in and the fake news wheel begins it work, churning out disparaging content to sway voters the other way.…

Apart from the economic recession, political dislocations or social upheavals that appear intractable, at least to the leadership, a certain human character deficit gnaws at the soul of Nigeria in a way that puts the nation’s future to question.

It’s three days to Christmas but it seems like four weeks away. Being the weekend heralding Christmas and end-of-year festivities, the frenzies of the season...

It is party season and time for visitors to come over to merry. If you are anxious, do not fret because here are some tips that will ensure you are prepared...

The scourge of corruption has in the last couple of decades, gained prominence in public discourse due to its seemingly pervasive presence in society and in diverse economies and cultures. This can be attributed to factors such as lack of proper governance and ethical challenges inherent in some corporations and governments. Corruption is a problem…

“Public relations tells beautiful lies, crisis communication tells ugly truths”. When your organisation is faced with a scandal that is in the public domain, should you tell the truth, some of the truth, all the truth, and to everyone? Is it not the role of corporate communication to preserve the positive image of the organisation…

Nine years ago, before the Boko Haram insurgency hit the northeast states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe, life was normal for the millions of Nigerians...

Beware of what you consume on social media. That space is a theatre of the absurd. From matters of no consequence to serious issues, when trends break on social media, one is guaranteed an inventive spin of all shades.

The Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, is winding down his administration of Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital city with six months left in the four-year cycle...