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POINTBLANK with Smart Emmanuel For decades, the narrative of success in our nation, and indeed in much of the world, has been built on the acquisition of certificates. People proudly display their degrees, and many communities celebrate graduates with fanfare, Oh!!! Yadiwa!!!. A university certificate was once a passport to…

POINTBLANK With Smart Emmanuel 09066642354 Corruption is always at the center of our political discussions, sometimes religious sermons, social media discussions, and even everyday conversations at the marketplace or motor parks. Yet, as much as we cry against corruption, our problem seems unending, perhaps because we have failed to look…

Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr I was forced by the troubling developments at home, over 10,712 Kilometres from my present location, to suspend the series captioned ‘2027: Between Politics, Ambition And Country First’ for this Mayday Call. We can talk about 2027 only when democracy survives the present madness at…

POINTBLANK with Smart Emmanuel 09066642354 Every great nation is built on the sweat, courage, and sacrifices of heroes and heroines who dared to dream of freedom, unity, and progress. For Nigeria, our founding fathers and mothers stood tall against colonial domination, gave their voices to the voiceless, and charted a…

By Chi Tola Glimmers of Optimism 1. Value-addition through policy: Nigeria has shown strategic resolve by banning the export of raw shea nuts for six months, aiming to bolster local processing and capture more of the $6.5 billion global market. This move is expected to generate $300 million in the…

By Preciousgift Ajudie-Ogunsanya, In a world overloaded with voices, your greatest advantage is not being louder. It’s being valuable and strategic. Every July 16, the world marks World Public Relations Day, a celebration of the craft that shapes perceptions, builds trust, and manages narratives that influence industries and societies. But…

POINTBLANK With Smart Emmanuel 09066642354 In every functional democracy, the legislative arm of government is not just another political structure but the lifeline of participatory governance. It is the bridge between the people and the state, the channel through which the yearnings and aspirations of the masses are transmitted, debated,…

POINTBLANK With Smart Emmanuel 09066642354 In our political landscape today, the conversation around coalitions often sparks hope among some people who are desperate for change. Key political figures like Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, and others are exploring a coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as…

By Prof. Chiwuike Uba, Ph.D. In a famous fictional scene from the “Game of Thrones” series, a man boldly declared, “Knowledge is power.” Instantly, the queen commanded her guards to seize him, and as they obeyed without hesitation, she smiled and replied, “Power is power.” That moment, though imagined, mirrors…

POINTBLANK With Smart Emmanuel Chukwudi (+2349066642354) I truly cherish the good old days, a time when moral values mattered when respect, discipline, and integrity were the fabric of our society. It was a time when a child could be corrected by a neighbor, and parents would thank them rather than…