Saint Anne’s School Ibadan (1869 – 2018)
Saint Anne’s School was established in 1869 by the Church Missionary Society (CMS). The school was established specifically for girls…
Kofi Annan and his like in Nigeria
OF all the books written by or on Kofi Atta Annan (1938-2018) none is more controversial than the 442 page…
Amosun: A dream fulfilled
For the Ibikunle Amosun administration, the dream of making Ogun a habour for local and foreign investments has been realised.…
The rule of man
President Muhammadu Buhari chose the most auspicious place to officially declare his disdain for the rule of law and his…
Why Niger-Delta must support Buhari’s efforts —Uduaghan
APART from Edo State, President Muhammadu Buhari did not score the required 25 per cent in the entire Niger Delta…
Shehu Musa on code of conduct for political parties
ON November 19 this year, it will be 10years that the Makama Bida, Alhaji Shehu Ahmadu Musa, CFR, (1935-2008) passed…
EFCC probe: What is Wike afraid of?
“THE law is an ass.” This aphorism rings aloud the manipulation of the law by the rich and powerful. At…
Osun gov poll: The issues at stake
The drumbeat of electoral campaign is gradually dominating the airwave in Osun state. Candidates daily propagate their usual promises. Voters…
Four years after SCOAN building collapse: In defence of Prophet T.B. Joshua
“WE have a stable terrain in Ikotun Egbe. I have been in this place for about 30 years with no…
The battle to save the soul of Nigeria
ANY foreigner who looks at headlines about Nigeria on New York Times, Bloomberg, The Economist, CNN, Financial Times London and…
Improper e-waste disposal: Nigeria’s time bomb
NIGERIA’s Minister of State for Environment, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibril, sometime ago, enlightened the public on the consequential effects of improper…
It’s okay to be wronged
WHEN I was younger, one of my aunts’ taught me a lesson that has stayed with me. She used to…
Awo forever
I am an Awoist — but an Awoist without illusions. I first met my hero when I was an undergraduate…
Context, stakes and promises of nationhood
The context of Nigeria’s nationhood is a familiar one because we know we are a product British imperialism. But the…
Of UI’s admission processes
The motivation to write on this matter is the preponderance of telephone calls I receive on a daily basis across…
Ashafa declares reelection bid for Lagos East Senatorial seat
In a recent interview with Gloomme Tv, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, indicated he would…
Depression and our culture of neglect
THOUGH it barely makes news headlines as most Nigerians are more seriously concerned with the question of survival, the stark…
Ambode: Taking tourism to the next level
Truth be told, one outstanding aspect of the leadership style that has given Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State the…
Tribute to Pekun Adesokan: A man of style and conviction
We are gathered here today, to pay not our last respect because Chief Pekun Adesokan will always have our respect,…
Combating smuggling in Ogun
Ogun State is one of the states in Nigeria that has international land borders which is considered to have contributed…
