Nigeria: The little foxes…
AS an octogenarian, I know that many people say that “in those days, things were not like this in this…
A history of shock appointments at the Supreme Court
CRISIS is not new to the Supreme Court in Nigeria. From inception, there has always been one crisis or the…
Of democracy and nation building
THe host governor and executive governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; the Special Guest of Honour, APC…
Awo: A man of character, self-discipline
I am quite happy that I am able to be here today as Chairman of this occasion that, ordinarily, should…
Invoking the spirits of our founding fathers
I join in welcoming you all and in particular our lecturer Professor Banji Akintoye to this event. As Chairman of…
Awo: Celebrating an immortal legacy
Our gathering here today to celebrate the birth of the late sege, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is a testament to his…
Ambode’s frustration over Airport road
I read with consternation the frustration expressed by Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode over the non-cooperation by the Federal Ministry…
NGO urges young people to be self-confident, productive
Mr Eyo Uso, the Head of Programmes and Policy, Young People’s Initiative (YPI), an NGO, has advised youths to always…
Of Aregbesola’s successor and Lagos syndrome
OSUN State has been in existence for over 25 years. Until recently, the state had always been far behind in…
Remembering Jonathan Odebiyi, great democrat and leader
WERE he alive today, Chief Jonathan Akinremi Odebiyi, nationalist, politician, educationist and leader of men would have clocked 94 years.…
On interim and interlocutory applications
UNDER the various Rules of Courts in Nigeria, and of course under the case laws, litigants are permitted to bring…
Nigeria’s wildlife status and need for urgent action
AFTER the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in December 1983, the 3rd of March was adopted as…
Curbing emerging crimes in Ogun
THERE has been an upsurge in the activities of land speculators/ land grabbers in the last few years, especially in…
Social investment programmes, FG and Nigerians
THE operational glitches being experienced in some states notwithstanding, the testimonies being shared by beneficiaries of the Social Investment Programmes…
For K1, it’s 60 sound bytes and still counting
“We are sometimes born into wealth, but not ability. Ability must be acquired by earnest desire ;it is not inherited.”…
A public-private exemplar in socioeconomic development
CLIMATE resilience and smart agriculture are fast gaining popularity all over the world. Agriculture and weather experts have reiterated the…
Tribute to Obasanjo @ 80
Nature and history have their peculiar ways of shaping the destiny of a man or a nation. For Chief Olusegun…
Adedeji Adeleke at 60: An epitome of peace & integrity
Many men have become great, because they were able to rise above obstacles. Many people started life from obscurity but…
Why new admission policy must be reviewed
THERE is no doubting the fact that one of the major problems responsible for Nigeria’s perceived backwardness is what the…
Democracy, social contract and the parliament
OVERSIGHT is a very crucial function of the Parliament. It is through this function that the parliament holds the Executive…
