Greater Lagos and okada tyranny
NOW that the dust raised by the restriction mislabeled by some as “ban” on commercial motorcycles and tricycles has more…
When a president’s silence isn’t golden
SILENCE isn’t golden when your house is in flames and you’re alone at home. You need to shout for help…
The nation’s state and miscellaneous matters
It is reassuring that the ship of the nation is still on course though it has been twistingly wading through…
How Abiodun personifies omoluabi, compassion
In any part of Africa, community defines the character of one based on the self-respect which one's family has exuded…
More Marlians than Nigerians
Towards the end of 2019, a new movement began to emerge in Nigeria, primarily among the young adults. This movement…
Akeredolu: Enriching governance with candour and courage
THE Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, is an unusual player on the nation’s political turf. The governor is…
Raufu Olaniyan: A true Omoluabi @ 60
A Great Man Is Always Willing to be Little”--Ralph Emerson Waldo. THE concept of Omoluabi, according to Wikipedia, is…
Ayade and the dreams of our founding fathers
More than thirty years after the death of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, first Premier of the defunct Western Nigeria, a new…
Jumia: Promoting Nigerian economy through MSMEs empowerment
The role of micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs) in areas of promoting inclusive growth, increasing the country’s gross…
Park management system as an economic revolution: Has Makinde struck gold?
“Revolution is a change which breaks the old order to its very foundations, and not one that cautiously, slowly and…
Between INEC and Unending Conspiracy Theories
On 6th February 2020, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the de-registration of 74 political parties. The Commission’s Chairman,…
Rights of millions of out of school children
NO fewer than 10,200 schools are closed in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali, Niger, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of…
Governor Zulum’s visit to Chad and lessons from Bakassi
In spite of the gravity of any dilemma, certain actions are incompatible with the national interest. And it must be…
Nigeria: Need for productivity revolution
No one needs to be told that Nigeria is not working. The agonies of underdevelopment are so stark and cruel…
Guy Gargiulo: Departure of a humanist
First, a confession: The subject of this article is well known to this reporter. So, dear reader, take it easy,…
Women and insecurity after the okada ban
CLEARLY there are many reasons to be appalled and sickened by the continuing—and possibly even increasing—violence against women that plagues…
Consolidating on the gains of Bello’s first term in Kogi
From the moment his re – election was confirmed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Kogi State Governor,…
Is Nigeria being mismanaged?
It bears repeating that Nigeria’s continued existence will be at risk if the rich and the wealthy are not receptive…
Makers of modern Oyo State
THE scenario in Oyo State has been an enduring striptease. New factors keep emerging as you are about to live…
You do not build a megacity by hiding the poor
In the wake of the ban on motorcycle taxi services in some parts of Lagos State, a protest was organised…
