How ‘Ignite Makoko’ project trained 100 children to read, write
Based on the belief that building a nation transcends building infrastructure, investing in science discoveries and creating complex technologies but…
Gospel artiste needs N8m for kidney transplant
A 32-year old up-and-coming gospel artiste, Omobowale Opeyemi Bright, who has been diagnosed with kidney failure, requires N8 million for…
Baruwa: Tribute to a pathfinder
The popular saying that morning shows the day aptly captures the journey of Ibikunle Tajudeen Baruwa, the new president of…
Border closure: When ‘Big-Brother’ shut the door Importers, traders groan
The Nigerian government recently imposed restrictions along its borders in the South-South, South-West, North-Central and North-West regions, thereby imposing far-reaching…
What is your take on the removal of forex from agricultural products by FG?
The federal government is mulling over removing forex from agricultural products imported into the country as a means of encouraging…
Fresh threats against new Lagos traffic laws
Is the roll-out of fines for traffic offences in the aquatic city a new gold mine for the enforcers? AYOMIDE…
In Bauchi, mothers are battling to save their severely malnurished kids
‘Stunting is what happens to a child’s brain when they don’t get the right kind of food or nutrients in…
On Ibadan streets, affidavits, land documents on sale
At the Bus Stop end of Ibadan North Local Government Area, Agodi-Gate, Ibadan is a long array of roadside agents…
Scientists create artificial tree that sucks up air pollution and returns pure oxygen
Trees are very necessary to clean the earth’s air but they have certain drawbacks: They need time and space to…
Egypt’s 1.6 gigawatt solar park: Will Nigeria take a leaf?
The Egyptian government, with its determination to harness the sun for power generation, which resulted in the building of a…
Power, politics and conflict of ethnic identity in Nigeria
A paper delivered by Professor Banji Akintoye as Guest Speaker at a summit on “Peace Building and Conflict Prevention in…
Power, politics and conflict of ethnic identity in Nigeria
A paper delivered by Professor Banji Akintoye as Guest Speaker at a summit on “Peace Building and Conflict Prevention in…
The 1619 Project: 2019 marks 400 years since arrival of first Africans slaves in US
Four hundred years ago last month, slavery started in earnest in what is now the United States of America. Precisely,…
Sacked from their homes! Agonies of Abuja flood victims
In recent times, several houses had been ravaged by flood, while others are still under threat of being submerged within…
Ojude oba festival: Model of religious tolerance
ONE major message which the Ojude Oba Festival has been passing to Nigerians every year is that of tolerance between…
Abuse of blood tonic as an intoxicant cannot be substantiated
SADE OGUNTOLA examines a recent trend among youths who use blood tonic as an intoxicant and highlights medical experts’ views…
OAUTH patients: Waiting for a helping hand after treatment
AKINWALE ABOLUWADE writes that after recuperating, some poor patients who are unable to pay after being treated at the Obafemi…
UCH beggars: We lie to get money from people
I had just exited the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan’s Accident and Emergency department (popularly known as A&E). I had…
Why we live under the bridge —80-year old female politician, others
They are not really a sight to behold because where they call home is under the bridge in Nigeria’s sole…
What is your take on the new ministers and their portfolios?
Last Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari assigned portfolios to his new ministers, which generated mixed reactions from Nigerians. Remember that some…
