Amosun, the atypical politician, is 63
Sixty-three years on Monday, January 25th, a former governor of Ogun State and senator representing Ogun Central, Ibikunle Amosun, remains…
Ibikunle Amosun @63: Like a cat with nine lives
Even to poets, it is often difficult to eulogise a person, to detail in words their life, traits and essential…
Probity drives national response on COVID-19
This the season of the new normal. But despite the clear and present danger on the virulence and destruction wrought…
As the Sagamu-Abeokuta road again comes to life
THE importance of quality roads to the development of the Nigerian society is constantly in the national discourse, and so…
Makinde’s broadcast on security: A quick takeaway
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State addressed residents of the state in a state-wide broadcast.…
Prince Werley Nortreus is Definitely a Philosopher
In this world that we are living in, most people think a black person can't be a Philosopher, except white…
Oyo Unrest: Of Igboho, Fulani herdsmen and the state government
It was Aaron Sorkin, an American screenwriter and playwright who said, “We live in a world that has walls and…
Remembering Tafawa Balewa, the Right Honourable Gentleman
SIR Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born in December 1922 and was killed on January 15, 1966. The first Prime Minister…
On the plight of period poverty among women and girls
My teenage sister shared a story with me recently of how her friend and classmate, Mercy, is faced with the…
Biden takes over a divided America, rancorous world
Senator Joe Biden Jr, the vice-president to one of the most famous figures on earth, Barack Obama, assumed office as…
Nigeria’s dual economy
Of the true tangible signs of a developing economy, perhaps the most significant is bridging the gap in standards of…
Kaduna’s sledgehammer
Decisiveness is a virtue for leaders but discretion is the better part of valour. The Kaduna State government came down…
Like America, like Nigeria
On 6 January, the world witnessed an interesting spectacle; an assortment of what appeared to be characters from fantasy television…
[OPINION]: Disgraceful exit to a dishonorable man
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18 (NIVUK) Like myself, many concluded four years ago…
What debates on school reopening signify
It is disturbing that as a country, we are still lost in the debate of school reopening despite the fact…
Igbo presidency and the Nigeria project
What is generally regarded as the Nigeria project which started in 1914 was inaugurated by the British colonialists who were…
As Nigerian hospital deploys maggots’ healing power
As the country grapples with the second surge of the Covid-19 pandemic and Lassa fever, the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital…
The future of education post-Covid
NOT since The World War II have so many countries around the world witnessed educational institutions go into a lock…
That resignation call by Northern Elder’s Forum
With one voice they cried out, away with this man! Release Barabbas to us! (Luke 23:18). IT was the Jews…
Gen Buratai as African Steward Man of the Year 2020
Eventually, the Year 2020 grudgingly dragged to an end. It was a difficult and tough year for all Africans. From…
