Agitations in Nigeria and the quest for nation-building
In a democracy, secessionism or separatism is not a new topic. The phenomenon is often stimulated by prevailing socio-economic or…
Idriss Deby and the sins of African politics
It is no longer news that the President of the Republic of Chad,Idriss Deby, is dead. He reportedly died from…
Gift of life, your talents and burden of relevance
LIFE is a gift from God. But it is not just a gift, it is a responsibility that has been…
Another look at the Nigerian situation
JEAN Jacques Rousseau’s “Social Contract” defines the fundaments of a functional cohabitation of peoples of diverse interests in these words:…
A fearless activist now rests: A Tribute to Yinka Odumakin
With the demise of Yinka Odunmakin, Nigeria lost one of her most courageous and patriotic citizens, and the Yoruba nation…
NHRC and the struggle to end rights violations in Nigeria
IN any democratic setting, human rights are sine qua non to societal development. In fact, they are the fulcrum on…
Healthcare availability, utilisation in Nigeria’s urban slums
DESPITE being located in urban centres, their environments are characterised by blocked drainage channels, poor sanitary conditions, poor quality of…
[OPINION] Academic Staff Union of Universities: The price of success
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is a labour union that emerged from government workers’ interaction to improve Nigeria's…
[OPINION] Imam Abdurrahman and his Islamic missionary pursuits
Listed as one of the most influential 500 Muslims globally and a prominent member of the Fatwa Committee of the…
[OPINION] Ebenezer Obey: A humble custodian of morals
This is the first report on the interview conducted with Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi on April 18, 2021. For its entire…
In search of female assertiveness and self-advocacy
THE argument has been made severally that the discrimination and exploitation that girls and women have had to experience and…
How Makinde’s early life shaped him for leadership
ONE of Governor Seyi Makinde’s popular quotes is “My life is an adventure, and I continuously look forward to the…
Mahmud Tukur: A true patriot
Dr Mahmud Tukur who died recently in Abuja held many prominent offices of state but no post defined him like…
Ogun: Deepening embrace of digital technology
SINCE being sworn-in as the fifth democratically elected governor of Ogun State on May 29, 2019, Prince Dapo Abiodun has…
[OPINION] Speaking Truth to Power: Professor Ogunyemi and politics of higher education in Nigeria
Abiodun Ogunyemi stands out as one of the union leaders whose contributions, no matter how heavily criticized, deserve a high…
[OPINION] ‘Pure water’ and rising hardship in the land
The sachet water, commonly known as 'Pure Water' all over Nigeria, is the most popular source of drinking water in…
Purpose: Key to success in life
PURPOSE is not in the deep blue sea or the high rigged mountains. It is the reason for which we…
SCRPS and the transformation of Lagos public schools
WHEN the Lagos State government earmarked 143.66 billion naira for public education in the 2021 budget, many people believed that…
Tributes: Death…too cruel a sting
This is one death too many, Yinka. How fate played a rude one on us! You left at 55. You…
The Clem Agba example of service before politicking
I was privileged to know that Sunday, March 28, was going to be the 57th birthday of the Minister of…
