Serving God, humanity, true purpose of life
I am not sure why I am being addressed as a Special Guest speaker here today. When a man is…
Makinde: Using synergism to Oyo’s full advantage
OYO, the Pacesetter state, has become well-known all over the world for its rich history and achievements in governance, education…
N100bn infrastructure projects: When Adeleke honoured his promises to people of Osun
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has passionately highlighted the availability of adequate and efficient infrastructural set-up as a catalyst…
CNG vehicles: Ogun takes the lead in mass transportation
Ogun State government, on Monday, launched the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered mass transit buses in Abeokuta, the state capital.…
Reflections on Values
It was a privilege to have been given spaces and large audiences to speak on various aspects of values, notably…
Justice administration: What hope for Nigerians?
One of the three arms of the government is the judiciary and ordinarily, one can argue that it is the…
Empowering African women and girls
GENDER equality remains the fulcrum for good governance and a strong foundation for economic growth. Therefore, women’s inclusion will positively…
Islamophilia personified: The sterling character of Governor Makinde
MR Seyi Makinde, like a typical South-westerner in this country, had the rare privilege of growing up in a harmoniously…
Mkar and Chrisland Universities: On The Need for Private Universities
I had the distinct privilege of delivering convocation lectures at two private universities (University of Mkar, Benue State, and Chrisland…
Resurgence of coups as daring affront on democracy
THE series of mutinies in African countries that are giving way to the deposition of democratically- elected leaders are becoming…
Beyond Tinubu’s victory at the Supreme Court
“SUPREME Court is final not because it is infallible; but it is infallible because it is final.” This finality laid…
Adamu Fika and persona of the old-school remarkable bureaucrat
I had started to write this piece before I became the subject of national news. This tribute is therefore a…
‘Japa’ syndrome as ‘brain gain’ for Nigeria
It has been five years since Aunty Mary relocated to Canada with her immediate family. The extended family here were…
Mid-air panic: How our Abuja-bound flight from Paris made U-turn
"Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking. We regret to announce that because of a technical problem, we have…
Critical thinking and paradigm shift in Nigerian education
ON Tuesday, October 24, 2023, the Greenville Acculturate, a Relentless Educator’s outfit, organised an event on paradigm shift in education…
Ajoda New Town: Oyo deputy governor pushing Makinde’s vision for housing
THE right to adequate housing that is safe, healthy, available and affordable is enshrined in the United Nation’s Habitat Agenda…
Femi Gbajabiamila is their new target!
Several faceless groups masking themselves under fanciful nomenclatures have descended on the public space to discredit persons within the government…
‘Judiciary has been emasculated by inadequate funding’
MY lord, the Honourable the Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode Ariwoola GCON permit me to adopt and rely on the…
Religion and Values
Africa, with its rich traditions and different civilisations, exemplifies the delicate dance of religion and morality. This millennia-long link has…
Transformational Values
A story of transformation and growth is unfolding in the pulsating heart of the African continent, presenting a vibrant picture…
