One year of Arusa I: Servant-leader on throne of his forefathers
AS His Imperial Majesty, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Olubadan of Ibadanland, turns 82 and celebrates his first anniversary on the…
Makinde, Daura take ‘Reset Nigeria’ campaign to the people
From Katsina in the North-West to Lafia in the North-Central, the presidential campaign of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and…
Nigeria at 66: Reconstructing a nation for enduring prosperity
By Dr Olayide Owolabi Adelami, MNI As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence and enters her 67th year as a…
A master class with the grand master of the castle
I always look forward to spending quality time with my “Oga” because anytime you visit him, you leave inspired, motivated…
Resetting the power sector
By Emmanuel Chukwuyem FOR decades, Nigeria’s power problem has been discussed largely in megawatts: how much electricity the country generates,…
Why switching parties after primaries is now fatal
By Muhammed Onogwu FOR decades, Nigerian election cycles witnessed a familiar ritual wherein an influential politician loses a party primary…
From Kuru to Athens: When rejection produced a global PR Grand Prix
In 2016, after our counter-insurgency communication campaign through the Forum of Spokespersons of Security and Response Agencies (FOSSRA)—a project of…
The Yoruba future must not depend on one presidency
NIGERIA is approaching another presidential election under conditions that demand sober judgment from the Yoruba people. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the art of political engineering
WHAT does it mean to be a good political leader? This is one fundamental question that straddles political philosophy and…
Assessing the impact of AI on real estate practice
OUR world is changing, ever faster than we ever imagine. We are going through many accelerated “sudden” changes, both good…
At 82, Olubadan Ladoja turns reign into rewards for Ibadan, secures N300bn Ibadan-Ijebu Ode dualisation, Kudeti cannelisation from Tinubu
FOR Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, is proving that royalty is not just about the crown — it…
Politics of grading in Nigerian academic system
THE obsession with excellent certificates among Nigerians has become so increasingly overwhelming that people have lost sight of some things…
Critical thinking, inquiry-based learning and educational revival in Africa
THE Edu Revive 2026 is a timely event that addresses the cogent needs of students, teachers and society. Early in…
Decriminalisation of attempted suicide: All eyes on NASS
AT the 80th United Nations General Assembly High-Level Political Declaration Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health, Nigeria reaffirmed its…
The collaboration between NCS, other agencies at Idiroko
By Martins F. O. Ikhilae DIGNITY and collaboration among federal agencies manning Nigeria’s international gateways are a sine qua non…
Day Oyo APC women mobilised in unity
By Tunde Odedina THERE are political gatherings whose significance is defined by the personalities seated on the podium. There are…
On 2027 and Kwarans’ political choices
By Otunola A. Awoniyi THERE are moments in the history of a people when silence is no longer an option.…
When strong institutions hold the line against political power
PRESIDENT Donald Trump remains a formidable political force in the United States, but several developments in recent days suggest that…
When the market becomes the meme: What the Dangote IPO is teaching us about marketing
Creating memes. Making skits. Declaring themselves “shareholders.” Some are even imagining what their first board meeting with Aliko Dangote might…
2027: Elumelu, Okolie close ranks in Aniocha/Oshimili
Former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in the…
