Shedding light on the petrol subsidy imbroglio
Nigeria is a blessed country, no doubt. Almighty God in His infinite mercies has blessed Nigeria with everything that most…
Makinde, uncommon gift to humanity
THE good people of Oyo State have never stopped describing Governor Seyi Makinde as a strong, dogged democrat and a…
The significance of a father’s influence
I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying…
Samia Nkrumah: Trans-Generational Leadership and Pan-Africanism
Samia Nkrumah is a prime example of the nexus between “leaders are born” and “leaders are made”. Born to one…
Think Aloud: Beyond literacy and numeracy in schools
THINK Aloud is an initiative by the Critical Thinking Social Empowerment Foundation to foster critical thinking culture in schools, and…
Osun: Adeleke and the survival of the environment
EVERY now and then, we are treated to the devastating impact of climate change on our environment. If it is…
Nigeria of Today: Education, science and health
The country has witnessed the signing of various bills into law in recent times since the emergence of President Bola…
Student loans: Game changer for education financing
THE Tinubu administration has just signed into law the student loan fund (SLF) that is meant to critically address the…
Empowering Nigerians through strategic investments
THE recent decision by the Federal Government to remove fuel subsidies has generated significant debate and concern among citizens. While…
The 10th Senate and tasks before Akpabio
Thrills of moments that inspire us to be happy and trauma of moments that dampen our spirit to be sad…
Area Fada!
My life is a long story. People think I am wealthy. They get angry if I don’t give them money…
A governor like no other
Governor Seyi Makinde enjoys a huge dose of goodwill from the people of Oyo State. He is genuinely loved by…
Embracing cycling amidst fuel subsidy removal
ONE cold morning, from my classroom window, I could see more than a thousand bicycles in the bicycle park at…
Dokpesi: A selfless nationalist quits the stage head high
WHEN people die, we mourn. But the death of a great man who spent a better part of his life…
Tobacco harm reduction: Sweden and lessons for Nigeria
SWEDEN’s harm reduction strategy to combat tobacco-related deaths and improve public health is an inspiring model that has saved millions…
Reflection on Nigeria
NOW that the elections are over, it is time for us to shift our focus towards governance. It is easy…
African Marginal Identities: Justifications and Reflections
As stated in the preceding part of this piece, culture changes as perceptions evolve or get replaced over the years,…
President Tinubu’s effort in unifying exchange rates
In a significant move aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s pledge to unify multiple exchange rates, the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Tobacco harm reduction: Sweden and lessons for Nigeria
SWEDEN’s harm reduction strategy to combat tobacco-related deaths and improve public health is an inspiring model that has saved millions…
Reflection on Nigeria
NOW that the elections are over, it is time for us to shift our focus towards governance. It is easy…
