Opinion
Between Denial and Reality: The Covid-19 xperience
When the coronavirus disease suddenly surfaced in Wuhan, China late in 2019 December, not a few people gave it any thought as something capable of shaking humanity the way it has done. Its grip was
THE LOCKDOWN: HOW EFFECTIVE?
With the possible extension of the lockdown in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun till “when necessary to lift the ban”, according to Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Federal Government of Nigeria and Chairman, Presidential Taskforce
COVID-19, CAMA, Mega-Church Owners And National Development
As reported in the newspapers, the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, described his revulsion after watching news coverage of Covid-19 during the lockdown in Nigeria thus: “The atmosphere
ENDSARS PROTESTS: MATTERS ARISING
Police Brutality and EndSARS in Nigeria What started in 2017 as a Twitter campaign for the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) snowballed into mass demonstrations across major Nigerian cities between October 8 and
Open Letter to Yoruba People Worldwide
Dear Omo Yoruba, Eku igba yi. Eledua a je ko yee wa. Please, let us reason together on a few pressing issues. As a way to admonish us to tell ourselves the truth at
MY ENCOUNTER WITH MAJEK FASHEK
How time flies and how people forget the dead so easily too. Yesterday marked the first anniversary of the death of this great reggae icon and it is amazing to note how people appear to
Border Closure Policy and Market Prices in Nigeria
Throughout the week, the Nigeria social media space was agog over the issue of rising cost of products, especially following the current administration’s border closure policy. Using a table purportedly compiled by one @edoyakulo, which
“Who killed Dr. Aborode?” – Mrs. Aborode, widow of slain Analytical Chemist and PDP Chieftain, asks one year after
On December 11, 2020, four assassins took the life of Dr. Fatai Aborode, an Analytical Chemist turned politician, in Igangan, a town in Ibarapa East Local Government, Oyo State. Early that morning, Dr. Aborode and
“We Want Justice and Closure” – Mrs. Aborode, widow of slain Analytical Chemist and PDP Chieftain in Igangan
December 11, 2021 makes it one year that Dr. Fatai Aborode was murdered at Igangan, a town in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. On that fateful day, Dr. Aborode, who was
Milking Gnats in Ondo State: An Open Letter to Governor Akeredolu
June 16, 2022 His Excellency, Mr. Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (SAN) Governor of Ondo State, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Milking Gnats in Ondo State: An Open Letter to Governor Akeredolu Dear sir,
Climate Change Takes a Grim Toll in Morocco and Libya
In the wake of an exceptionally powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday night, the death toll has surged significantly. The numbers now stand at a staggering 2,901 confirmed deaths, with an additional 5,530
Post-Election Harassment and Its Impact on the Erosion of Faith in Nigeria’s Indivisibility
On January 30, 2023, I had a conversation with a Cameroonian friend over the phone, during which he inquired about my hypothetical choice for the upcoming Presidential Election in Nigeria. Specifically, he wanted to know
Alade Aromire: The Father of Nollywood
The tracing of the origins of theatrical practice in Nigeria to a specific ethnic group or location is a complex task, often veiled in the rich tapestry of the country’s diverse cultures. Various ethnic groups
Exchange Rate: Dollar to Naira
I just read about how the value of the Nigerian currency, the naira, relates to the US dollar. The writer suggested that a new person should be appointed to lead Nigeria’s Central Bank, believing this
The Legacy of Yevgeny Prigozhin: Shaping Global Dynamics Through Tragedy
The world was caught off guard by the untimely demise of Yevgeny Prigozhin, a towering figure in Russia’s political and military landscape. His influence on two critical fronts, the Ukraine-Russia War and Russia’s growing presence
The Imperative of Ending Neo-Colonialism in Africa: Analyzing the Niger Republic Coup and Pro-Coup Riots
Africa’s history has been marred by the insidious legacy of colonialism, which left lasting scars on the continent’s socio-political, economic, and cultural fabric. While formal colonial rule may have ended, the spectre of neo-colonialism still
Prigozhin Coup: National, Regional, and Global Implications
A few days ago, Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian businessman with close ties to the Kremlin and the leader of the Wagner Group of mercenaries fighting on behalf of Russia in Ukraine, orchestrated a coup that
Farooq Kperogi: The Duty to the Truth
As a concept in journalism, “duty to the truth” describes a moral and ethical obligation, which mandates journalists to seek, uphold, and promote the truth in public discourse, thoughts, actions, and communication. It implies a
The Imperatives Before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Newly Sworn-in President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
The 2023 presidential election in Nigeria has come and gone. It was a highly contested and controversial one, with three main candidates vying for the top office: Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress
Tiamiyugate: Europe Needs More Migrants, Not Less
An ongoing debate in contemporary Nigeria is not just about the inauguration of a new president on Monday 29 May 2023 but also the issue of migration to Europe and America for educational purposes. Although
