T-PAIN
‘T-pain’ is the new alias of our president, the Asiwaju of the Emilokan Dynasty. The first time I came across…
Makindeism: Politics of power, peace, prosperity
After being in the saddle as Oyo State governor for over five years, a pattern, which represents ‘Seyi Makinde’s political…
Fueling the future: Nigeria’s CNG revolution
NIGERIA is on the cusp of a revolutionary transformation in its energy sector. The country’s abundance of natural gas reserves,…
Security sector: Olagunju, Dare, nepotism in appointments
LASISI Olagunju, an esteemed columnist renowned for his incisive and thought-provoking writing, has long captivated readers with his ability to…
Libya’s toxic downplay of sportsmanship
WE grew up in belief of a fictitious narrative of a certain soccer match between Nigeria and India with the…
Nothing with ‘N’ works anymore in Nigeria
THE owner of the body does not say that he is in no pain, while we insist on commiserating with…
Deji Adeyanju: Building a new breed of human rights defenders
In recent months, the name of Abuja-based lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has become a rallying cry for justice and the defence…
Micheal Iwara emerges NANS Zone B Coordinator
Micheal Iwara has emerged as the Coordinator of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone B (South-South) during an…
US presidential election: Primate Ayodele, Trump and an outcome foretold
In a stunning turn of events, former President Donald Trump has made an unexpected and dramatic return to political prominence,…
Nigeria’s global reawakening
THE unveiling of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG) is more than just a symbolic gesture. It represents a long-overdue…
Effects of minors’ exposure to social media
TWO years ago, four teenagers were arrested in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for beheading a girl, allegedly for money rituals. They…
South Africa: Prosecution is not enough, take educational measures against witch hunting
THE South African authorities must put in place public educational programs that challenge and reason the public out of witchcraft…
Professor Adeyemi: Eulogizing a Teacher Who Teaches Without Teasing
Our world is made and ruled obviously not by boors, peasants or teasers, but by teachers who teach the world…
Professor Fidelis Oditah is wrong about EFCC
PROFESSOR Fidelis Oditah’s recent interactive discussions on a wide range of issues on Arise News are quite engaging. As a…
The debate: Connecting the ‘what’ with the ‘how’…
DEBATES were not part of our politics until recently. It became necessary to document or reinforce promises made by politicians…
2024 US election: Why Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris
Former United States President Donald Trump, the 45th, will become the 47th U.S. President after a resounding victory against Vice…
Deconstructing Ekiti Assembly in one year
THE proposed Canada trip of members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly has elicited a lot of hoopla. Some…
Ogun student’s demise, devious antics of social media opportunist
IT is really impossible for anyone to hear the story of the alleged beating to death of a secondary school…
Can democracy work in Nigeria?
It is an honor to have been invited to give the 2024 Convocation Lecture at Koladaisi University, Ibadan, on Thursday,…
Obokun: Memo to Ijesha kingmakers, others
THE Ijesha kingmakers, Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, and other stakeholders now have a delicate matter that they must handle…


