The foolhardy he-goat
A man with the he-goat spirit is a man who does not listen to your advice. It’s not that he…
A return to the parliament
In a democracy, parliament is our society’s last line of defence, safeguarding our wellbeing, our pursuit of happiness…Fleur Anderson. …
Orisa-Ijebu at 90
ALAYELUWA Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba Agbotewole ll, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland is not an ordinary man.…
Bago: Unveiling a rare phenomenon in the Niger
Umar Bago has an energetic personality. Though a politician, he is not your everyday breed. He is a departure from…
Gov Kefas, the media: an unending romance one year on
It would soon be one year since the media lavishly covered Dr. Agbu Kefas when he was sworn in as…
The breath of fresh air in NDDC
SHORTLY after coming in as the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Samuel Ogbuku ( PhD),…
Tiza Isaac Imojime: A beacon of hope for Nigeria’s youthful leadership
In a landscape often dominated by seasoned politicians, the emergence of youthful leaders like Tiza Isaac Imojime signals a promising…
Is Ekiti gov without opposition?
BY the letters of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Governor ‘Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) is the fourth …
Spray the Naira and go to jail
Nigerian Owanbe is probably one of the most sophisticated parties in the world: glamorous, colorful, and full of crowds. I…
The Yahaya Bello I know
In her 2018 TED Talk edition titled “The Danger of a Single Story,” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie warned against one-sided narratives,…
Adenuga at 71: Epiphany of perfection in imperfections
CLOSE your eyes for a moment to all the noise and distractions and picture the towering accomplishments of Dr. Mike…
Third tier of government, agent of nation building
DEVELOPMENT is regarded as sequential changes or growths that occur in a society or country over time. It remains a…
Oyo LG elections and integrity of State Electoral Commissions
The Oyo State Local Government election held last Saturday proceeded on the basic assumptions that it will not turn out…
The Gbajabiamila’s twin babies at the National Assembly
As the dust settles on the newly renovated main Chambers of the National Assembly, a sense of pride and accomplishment…
How to escape lawsuits, jail terms
Many a time, people carelessly suffer as a result of being ignorant of the laws until after offences or crimes…
Sidi Ali: The veteran journalist from a Northern media family
"Zamu Daura ma auren dole!" Hajiya Hakama Sidi Ali thundered over the phone after I answered her call. In Hausa,…
Tunji-Ojo: Declaring a public holiday in honour of an exceptional Minister on his birthday
Traditionally, May 1st, also known as May Day, is always observed as Workers Day, where all workers gather to celebrate…
Higher Education and the transformation of Africa
On May 8 and 9, 2024, experienced and influential educators, administrators, and policymakers will gather at the Kenya School of…
We and the Trials of Brother Bello
A big drama in town came to the general public's attention thanks to the encounter on a road called Benghazi…
NCC, Telcos and the Tariff Discourse
The telecoms sector in Nigeria is viewed by some as a model of regulatory excellence. Other African countries often visit…
