APC, PDP and battle for restoration of Nigeria
LEGENDARY British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill once said, “Democracy is the worst form of government- except all the others that…
Dakar 2 summit: Africa’s agrifood system and triple Helix
THE year 2023 started on a high note for all African food and nutrition security visionaries and all well-meaning supportersof…
ALAAFIN: Six misunderstood attitudes in Africa
One of the frontline contenders to the stool of Alaafin of Oyo, Mariner Prince Siyanbola Oladigbolu, illustrated some good qualities…
From awareness creation to victory in eight months
THERE is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood leads on to fortune. Omitted, all…
Nigeria, harrowing hell
THE state of the Nigerian economy in the past 10 years has been harrowing and strangulating. The current socioeconomic situation…
My Second Epistle to Christians: Are you on the Lord’s side?
I write to you again brethren, from the abundance of my heart. I desire that you are not led astray.…
Name any govt in Oyo State history that started and completed a 65km road —Makinde
The date was Sunday, January 29 and the venue was the Fresh FM hall, Felele, Ibadan. The hall was filled…
Bullion vans: Hallucinations of a failed party
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, worried by the fate awaiting its presidential candidate at the 2023 elections, is…
Post-2023 policy advisories: Youth unemployment and job creation
In this piece, the focus of my policy advisory will be on the critical connection between education, unemployment and job…
IGP Alkali Baba’s welfare drives and the changing face of NPF
Health is said to be wealth and sound health, good pay and smooth insurance policies are the propellers of success…
How safe is Nigeria for the 2023 polls?
AS the Muhammadu Buhari’s presidency winds down, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has almost concluded plans to organise a…
Atiku on the right side of history
WITH a little over three weeks to the February 25 Presidential election, it has become crystal clear the candidate of…
Mamman Daura and the next president of Nigeria
WHOEVER wins the February 2023 presidential election in Nigeria would have done so chiefly because of, or, in spite of,…
Nigerian universities and the noise of advancing ideas
THE father of modern Zionism, Theodore Herzl, was wrong, when he wrote that “History is nothing but noise, noise of…
The ‘Eníkànlómòs’ and 2023 general election
FROM queuing to buy premium motor spirit (PMS) at inflated prices while the Minister of Petroleum resources, President Muhammadu Buhari…
Touching Base with Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi’s Perspectives on Nigeria’s 2023 Elections
Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi is a well-versed law professor, international relations activist, and commentator. It was delightful to have her join…
Seyi Makinde’s second term bid
THE Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has made tremendous change in the state and there is no doubt that he…
Nigerians in a chokehold
The past few weeks have been nothing short of hell on earth for most Nigerians. They have been going through…
Presidential leadership in a Nigeria without oil
When the International Monetary Fund (IMF) categorised resource-rich countries, it classified the countries according to their export baskets. At least,…
A phenomenon in Kwara politics
IN the literary context, hope is defined as “being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.”…
