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The modern State of Nigeria has emerged from British colonial rule (1800-1960), leaving behind stories of cruelty and humiliation.

War of words over post-colonial space

Common people across age and disciplines had picked up arms to revive the right to live in their own country with...

17 Feb 2018 9:48 PM GMT

The need of the hour in this digital world now is security and not liberty.

Crime and punishment

Freedom of speech is treasured by most people as it remains as a gift of God to mankind.

10 Feb 2018 10:23 PM GMT

Global capital has created a huge reserve army of workers by sustaining agricultural distress in developing countries.

Digital age spawns hate-mongering

Ghetto politics rules the day

10 Feb 2018 10:05 PM GMT

Teens have much more depression than is currently being recognized or treated (Photo: AFP)

Depression: Silent killer at large

Depression is an abnormal emotional state that affects our thinking, emotions, perceptions and behaviours in pervasive...

3 Feb 2018 10:01 PM GMT

The Mental Healthcare Bill on the statue book after passage through both Houses of Parliament. (Photo:Pixabay/Representational)

Time to make mental health a top priority

There should be massive investment in a community-oriented system

3 Feb 2018 9:33 PM GMT

Artificial Intelligence

How AI and humans can work together

Artificial intelligence must enhance the quality of an individual's life and efficiency of public services.

27 Jan 2018 9:40 PM GMT

Over the past few years, the pace of innovation in AI technologies has been staggering, predominantly coming from small vendors.

An eye for AI

Over the past few years, the pace of innovation in AI technologies has been staggering, predominantly coming from small...

27 Jan 2018 9:35 PM GMT

Doing things intelligently

Doing things intelligently

The last principle is of special importance as any conversation about AI inevitably turns to the highly emotive topic of...

27 Jan 2018 9:15 PM GMT

Black poop is a sign of bleeding in the upper intestinal tract possibly from the stomach and is a sign of chronic ulcers, cancer and chronic inflammation. Black poop is difficult to identify in home kits.

Never ignore the gut feeling

In fact, the 38-million bacteria in the human gut dictate our lives much more than we realise.

22 Jan 2018 7:17 PM GMT

The social media gives the ordinary person a voice, and unfortunately, encourages the herd mentality, where you are not required to think for yourself.

Stooping low to get the last word

It is getting to be a sad state of affairs, where the very fabric of our plural society is under threat.

14 Jan 2018 9:17 PM GMT

According to researchers conversation allows nterbrain communion that goes beyond language itself and may constitute a key factor in interpersonal relations and the understanding of language (Photo: Pixabay)

Reviving the dying art of listening

Tolerance can only begin with listening as well as speaking.

14 Jan 2018 9:13 PM GMT

This is a trend visible not just in TV studios but across social media, in colleges, on public platforms and even in friendly groups in cafes.

The debate debacle

The fact remains that core issues seem to be getting sidelined and shrill noises with agendas are taking over the...

14 Jan 2018 9:07 PM GMT