Bribes at every turn: How police extortion bleeds Nigeria’s roads and people
POLICE extortion remains a dark stain on Nigeria’s law enforcement system, eroding public trust and stifling economic activity. This insidious…
Dangote, oil cartel and inevitability of change
“Change is a law of life. Those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the…
Power, Education, and Change in Africa
It is a privilege to have received the opportunity to give the first distinguished lecture at Karl Kumm University at…
Power, Politics, and Development
It is very hard and diverse to write a story that shows how power, politics, and development are all related…
Unmasking the hypocrisy of global leadership in perpetual conflict
By Bimbo R. Akinjokun In a world perpetually grappling with conflict, from the enduring tragedy in Israel and Gaza to…
From overburdened specialist hospital to avant-garde tertiary medical centre
By Adewale Ajibuwa A few years ago, the National Universities Commission (NUC) granted formal approval to the Federal University of…
Silent struggles of Nigerian dads and mental health
THIS year’s Father’s Day, Nigerian men deserve more than applause—they deserve healing. Fatherhood is often viewed through the lenses of…
Kogi: How Gov Ododo is leveraging multilateral partnership to transform road infrastructure
By Ismaila Isah IN a bold move to bridge the gaps in Kogi State’s road infrastructure and position it as…
Education and discipline of children in modern society
By Samuel A. Ogungbemi “THE unacknowledged wink of our eyes later becomes uncountable number of years,” says a popular proverb.…
Adefiranye: Delivering mandate, empowering the people
By: ‘Bayo Jimoh WHEN the people of Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency in Ondo State trooped out to cast their votes during…
The second police commendation and award ceremony to deserving officers
WEDNESDAY June 4, 2025, witnessed the second anniversary of IGP Egbetokun’s Commendation and Award ceremony for officers who have distinguished…
House in two years: When an academic is in the saddle
The 10th National Assembly is now two years old. On June 13, 2023, the overwhelming majority of the members of…
President Tinubu and June 12
AROUND this period in 1993, precisely on June 12, 1993, the day of that historic election, this writer operated in…
Gboyega. N. Isiaka: A crown for a man of the people
THE ancient, storied town of Imeko in Ogun State overflowed with joy, reverence, and regal splendour on Saturday, June 14,…
Oyo 2027: Push for Oke-Ogun governor and potential hopefuls
By: Khalid Imran The discourse around rotational governorship in Oyo State is gaining significant momentum, driven by calls for equity…
Rethinking commercial surrogacy in Nigeria
By: Arita Oluoma Alih Medical science has evolved significantly over the centuries. One of the most remarkable breakthroughs in this…
Bridging housing deficit gap: The Lagos example
AS it marks its sixth year in office, the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration has completed and commissioned 10000 home units across…
On the trail of Agboworin’s stewardship in Green Chamber
AVAILABLE records have shown that Rep. Abass Adigun Agboworin’s tenure in the 9th National Assembly (2019-2023) was marked by superlative…
Ngugi wa Thiong’o: The African Baobab of Literature
Oftentimes, people speak of Baobab trees with great deference and excitement, usually exploring mostly its gigantic potential, obscuring its longitudinal…
2027: Why is Senator Omo-Agege playing the ostrich?
By Matthew Kwode As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election, Delta State’s political landscape is now charged with renewed hope…
