Need to rescue Nigerian artists from foreign scavengers
Comfort Yakubu Recently, it was widely reported that Warner Music Africa (WMA) is reinforcing its commitment to Nigeria’s creative sector…
Numbers can’t tell the whole story: A balanced approach to economic policy
Economies are steered by the power of data. Policymakers use data-driven approaches to craft and implement reforms. However, this trend…
Obaseki, give Edo farmers free seedlings, cassava stems
From a quick check you will realise that soil in Edo State is loamy, rich and can easily support growth…
Tinubu, please attend promptly to economic hardship facing Nigerians
Is President Bola Tinubu aware of the increase in the price of tomatoes and ‘atarodo’ (scotch bonnet pepper) in Nigeria? Perhaps,…
Increase in minimum wage
Tyrol Thompson Nigeria, we hail thee or should I say we salute thee – that’s how we simply pacify ourselves…
Safety of the girl-child calls for collaborative action
Chisom Ozoigbo To empower a girl, it is said, is to empower a nation. This is to say that the…
Open letter to University of Uyo
Oyelere Ayobami Funmilayo DEAR registrar, I graduated from the University of Uyo in 2009 from the Guidance and Counseling…
Kudos for adopting resurrected national anthem
Kudos to the National Assembly for the adoption of the old national anthem, ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee.’ For me, signing…
On state of the nation
Democracy is supposed to be the government of the people, for the people and by the people. It is clearly…
Sanwo-Olu, getting the best out of amnesty
Lagos State Government has recently opened an amnesty window on Planning Permits in the form of a three-month moratorium in…
One year after, let Mr President reshuffle his cabinet
Please, Mr President as matter of urgency, needs to reshuffle his cabinet by firing non-performing cabinet members. Within the last…
LAUTECH: High expectations as first Ogbomoso indigene becomes VC
As Professor Rasaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu was announced as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH),…
How to fund a minimum living wage
President Bola Tinubu is laying the foundation of Project Nigeria on sand! How many Federal Government workers are receiving N35,000…
Local govt autonomy: A battle that must be fought
The decision of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to drag state governments to the apex…
Agboworin: Man of the people and visionary leadership
In the political history of Ibadan North East/South East Federal constituency, there has never been any politician who has the…
Tinubu: One year in office amidst hardship
Mr President, with utmost respect to you and your office, I hope you are well. I pray that God provides…
Lesson from the return of Sanusi as Emir of Kano
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is back at the emir’s palace in Kano State after his dethronement in 2020 by former Governor…
The disturbing collapse at OAU amphitheatre
The collapse of some sections of the ceiling at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) amphitheatre has once again pointed to…
Social media and impact on Gen Z
Social media has revolutionised the way we interact and share information, bridging geographical gaps and enabling rapid conversations. However, excessive…
Ara-Ikole Road and beauty of continuity
As a policy, I have restrained from commenting on political issues and activities of the players in Nigeria’s political landscape…


