Tag: opinion
The Spirit Of Ikogosi
By Niyi Osundare Keynote Address, 1st Ikogosi Graduate Summer School, June 16-29. Introit: Mo ki o, Ukogosi I…
IMF’s Insistence On Subsidy Removal And Naira Devaluation
By Lajuwon Lasisi The mentality of the IMF experts on Nigerian economy is always to deflate the already devaluated Nigerian…
On PHCN’s Fraudulent Tariff Regime
By Tayo Ogunbiyi Nigerians bear a lot of burden. Perhaps, they could, at best, be referred to as ‘beasts of…
The Village Mourners Association
Nigerians who are old enough will surely recall the source of the above title. For others, I ought to narrate…
Opon Imo: Inspirational Message From State Of Osun
By Salihu Lukman Partly on account of the aspiration to shape and orient citizens to become more productive, a critical…
The Project Of Killing Nigeria Slowly
By Kanayo Esinulo The Governor of Niger State, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, who is also known as ‘The Chief Servant’, has…
Nigeria’s New National Space Council: Matters Arising
By Makinde Collins “We must evolve clear cut initiatives that will not only fast track our industrialization process but one…
SON And The Challenges Of Imported Substandard Products
By Uche Joe Anigbata The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), as a government agency, was set up with the mandate…
Incidence Of Building Collapse And Playing By The Rules
By Tayo Ogunbiyi They looked lost, confused and helpless. Staring occasionally at a few of their possessions that were salvaged…
Aregbesola And The Renaissance Of Awoism
By Olumuyiwa Jimoh Leadership is rooted in the society. The society is anchored on the people. The degree to which…
June 12: How Can We Forget? (2)
By Chido Onumah “I betrayed my very genuine friend for 25 years. From the day we met, there was rapport.…
Chinua Achebe: All Quiet On The Eastern Front (2)
By Wale Okediran The hero of the whole celebration was the Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, who shone like…
Leadership, National Development And The People (2)
By Bola Ahmed Tinubu Now, we know that by themselves, elections do not constitute democracy. Yet, a nation cannot be…
Chinua Achebe: All Quiet On The Eastern Front
By Wale Okediran In the morning it was all over. The funeral had come to an end. I woke about…
Leadership, National Development And The People
By Bola Ahmed Tinubu I am honoured to be with you in the House of Commons for this is a…