A tribute to the warrior
THE warrior is noble and strong. His resolve is firm and his commitment is total. His is to kill, to…
Oct 1: Examples are better than precepts
Recently, I was informed and I verily believe that the story of a family which has five children. The father…
Nigeria at 59 and the quest for greatness: Wishing, striving and thriving
Being the 2019 Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) of Nigeria Ltd Nigerian Independence Anniversary Celebration (NIAC) lecture delivered By Professor…
Of Nigeria’s health insurance scheme and medical care
Why we concentrate on security, infrastructure development ― Buhari Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is a social security system…
Gains, pains of smartphones
SMARTPHONES have completely changed lives today. In the past, people made so much efforts before getting messages across to one…
Abiodun: Development for the forgotten ones
OBSERVERS of developments in the Nigerian state would note one major affliction that has hobbled the 36 states since the…
Obstetric fistula: Myths, facts and moving forward
THE phenomenon of Fistula continues to plague many countries including countries in Africa. One of such countries is Nigeria. Despite…
Makinde and governance in Oyo
THE celebration of 100 days in office has become nearly a perfunctory exercise in the Nigerian political system and people…
Two burning issues facing ministers
WHEN President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated his cabinet on August 21, two burning issues were omitted in his speech. I am…
Socioeconomic consequences of illicit trade
THE rising growth in international trade and globalisation, in the last few decades, has inadvertently resulted in insignificant growth in…
No vuvuzela for the president
SOUTH Africa-based Nigerians now returning from the home of vuvuzela are coming back with a mixed reaction. They are meeting…
Much ado about VAT and charges
Every great and rational leader means well for the governed. Many want to be remembered for good by leaving behind…
Peer group pressure, bedrock of corrupt practices in Nigeria
In every society, there exist, groups, that are part of the larger society but whose members adhere to norms and…
On the crisis in Edo
GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo State recently released a press statement supposedly restraining his media team and other state actors…
Declining English language use by Nigerians and sundry issues
A recent article in The Guardian of the UK, titled “Why it’s time to stop worrying about the decline…
Gentle call to safe our fatherland: Arise O’ Compatriots!
"Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it." — Mark Twain The insidious killings and proliferating insecurity…
Separating the men from the boys among governors
Gradually the men are being separated from the boys among the new governors who took office on May 29. After…
South African Xenophobic attacks: Is Nigeria truly the giant of Africa?
The last few weeks witnessed the condemnable attacks of African immigrants in South Africa. Video claps replete with looting, arson,…
Ogun tribunal: As Abiodun extends olive branch
A week ago when it was announced that the Ogun State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal would deliver its verdict on…
Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians: Any legal remedies?
I have already analysed the ugly spectre of South Africa’s killing, maiming and looting of properties belonging to foreigners, especially…
