Civility and governance: Seyi Makinde in focus
IN my study of liberal democracies across the globe, one critical denominator that runs through is ‘civility in governance’, the…
Sanwo-Olu: Rethinking Lekki-Epe traffic architecture
FROM 6:30am up to about 9:30am, and most times, till noon, motorists plying the ever-busy Lekki-Epe Expressway from Ajah axis…
More injuries on the afflicted
NIGERIA is not an escort contracted for momentary satisfaction. Nigeria is a nation with right to competent leadership. But it…
As Nnamani sets stage for national dialogue
For some inexplicable or extraneous political circumstances, a former governor of Enugu State and serving senator, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani, was…
Ministerial nominee: Godwin Jedy Agba as Buhari’s excellent choice for Minister of Petroleum
One of Nigeria’s very experienced energy administrators, Mr. Godwin Jedy-Agba, is a minister-nominee of President Muhammadu Buhari. And there is,…
Public service and implementation of ‘Next Level’ agenda
AT the June 12 inauguration ceremony to mark the commencement of his second term administration, President Muhammadu Buhari made a…
Controversy over contraceptives in child sex education
OF late, debates occassioned by what is deemed the possibility of crossing the line of decency in the teaching of…
Fayemi’s brand of politics without bitterness
IT was an unusual development for Honourable Tunji Odeyemi, a former acting governor of Ekiti State, former Speaker of the…
Akeredolu and Ondo’s state of health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely…
Combating the menace of stowaways
A stowaway is a person who secretly boards a vehicle such as an aircraft, bus, ship, cargo truck or train,…
Unemployment, joblessness and negative perception.
THERE is no such thing as joblessness, unemployment or lack of occupation. Whatever you engage your time in mostly becomes…
Men’s entitlement culture and violence against women
NOT too long ago, I had a troubling experience. My 28-year-old cousin and I were sitting at a nice luncheonette…
Nigerian power sector: Opportunities and threats
AS for the matter at hand, nigerian power sector opportunities and threats, the guest speaker Lolu Adubifa, Managing Director of…
Governor Makinde’s asset declaration and…
With the outrage which followed Governor Seyi Makinde’s asset declaration, one cannot but be concerned about Nigerians' situation. What is…
Ministerial nominees: Women not fairly represented in Buhari’s list of 7 to 36
Today, Nigerians woke to the news that President Buhari had submitted his ministerial nominees list to the National Assembly. The…
As Akeredolu rewards deserving public servants
THE Friday July 19, 2019 inauguration of no fewer than 30 permanent secretaries and tutors-generals in the Ondo State Public…
David-West at 70: Profile of an enigma
THE revered statesman and former President of the United States of America, Abraham Lincoln, once said, “In the end, it’s…
Olugbenro Ajayi: The passage of a teacher, college administrator, an illustrious Nigerian
It was quite unusual in those days to find a young man of 36 at the helm of affairs of…
Musings: From a reporter to the reported
ASIDE stints as legislative aide to former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Austin Opara, and Senator Akin Odunsi,…
Salako at 60: Tough trip to the top
“WE all need resilience to live a fulfilling life. With resilience, you’ll be more prepared to take on challenges, to…
