On Nigeria’s democracy
“All animals are equal but some are more equal than others.” This proclamation in George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ attempts to…
As Ketu fruit market goes down
At this time that the need for healthy living has come to the front burner for many people in Lagos,…
Is election war?
It is more disturbing that our elections are turning into wars, with real bullets, as shown in the Bayelsa, Kogi…
Third term agenda and endangered journalists
Human right activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, recently asserted that political forces within the country are preparing grounds…
Border closure, what next?
Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari in August ordered the closure of Nigeria’s border; a policy made to promote investment in agriculture…
Nigeria: A poverty-ravaged giant of Africa
When I read Obadiah Mailafia’s article on ‘Poverty capital of the world’, published on Monday, November 11, 2019, in the…
Nigerian Senate and hate speech
The chamber which today is the National Assembly has again got itself public condemnation following its prescription against what it…
On Ogun sports bill
Two bills, including the Ogun State Sports Commission Law, 2019, and Ogun State Sports Trust Fund Law 2019 meant to…
Oyo state should take over LAUTECH
I want to advise the Oyo State government and well-meaning indigenes of the state to find a lasting solution to…
Changing outdated curriculum
Across Africa, youths are not ready for the evolving labour market because of the continuous outdated curriculum that schools maintain…
Unknown fate of Kogi voters
It is few days to November 16; a democratic roundabout for the people of Kogi State when they will decide…
Does title matter?
When Major General Ibrahim Babangida took over power from Major General Muhammadu Buhari, as the Head of State via a…
Nigeria’s treacherous dark alleys
Isn’t there a reason that God blessed Nigeria with so much in both natural and human resources? However, strong institutions,…
Smashing the old ways
Younger children are being diagnosed with anxiety, while colleges say rates of anxiety are higher than ever among their students.…
Reduction in cost of governance
For long, Nigerians have been calling for cost reduction in governance. We thank God that President Muhammadu Buhari has finally…
On security measures at Ibadan Polytechnic
As most institutions of higher learning in Nigeria over the years were sited and still located on loose expanse of…
To a Niger of our dream
Just like the saying that “a tree cannot make a forest,” no single individual or group can work the needed…
Path to a Niger of our dream
JUST like the saying that “a tree cannot make a forest,” no single individual or group can wroth the needed…
Tackling menace of substandard products
The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), the body given the responsibility of ensuring that products manufactured within the country and…
Unbearable traffic jam in Warri
I am writing to notify the Warri South Local Government Area authority of the unending traffic jam in Warri, most…
