Nigeria’s democracy without legislators and judiciary, by Dele Sobowale
“Legislators have the first place in the temple of glory; conquerors come behind them” – Voltaire, 1694-1778, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 126 When one of the world’s leading philosophers made that remark in the eighteenth century, democracy was a new idea. What another sage, half a world away, in America, described as “the government […]
No to abolition of Sharia codes in Nigeria, by Dele Sobowale
“As consistently maintained by all who believe in Nigeria’s sovereignty, it is unacceptable for the United States of America (USA), or any foreign power, to make laws for this country or compel the repeal of existing ones under whatever guise… The recent advisory compiled by the US House Committee on Appropriation and Foreign Affairs and […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu versus enemies of progress, by Dele Sobowale
“It is the part of a king [or Governor] to do good for his subjects and be maligned for it” – Alexander the Great, VBQ p 113. Since the demolition of Makoko began, after several notices were given to the squatters and illegal occupants of the land by Lagos State government, several attempts have been made […]
My last book on Obong Victor Attah (2), by Dele Sobowale
This article started two weeks ago and could not be concluded on account of space constraints. Dr Udeme, the most steadfast of all Attah’s disciples and former staff, wrote an interesting review of my book – ATTAH: ARCHITECT OF A NEW DEMOCRATIC DAWN – which was launched in Abuja on November 20, 2025; to mark Attah’s […]
The gospel by Chief Kessington Adebutu, by Dele Sobowale
“The one who serves others never eats alone” – Late Alhaja Seliat Olasimbo Adebutu (Mother of Chief Adebutu) (P22) Young Kessington once asked his mother why one man in their village always had visitors while another had none. That was the answer given by a mother which had launched the son into a lifetime of endless […]
Adebutu, KJW, OON, CON, CFR, GCON: Pure philanthropy in motion, by Dele Sobowale
“Gain all you can; save all you can; give all you can” – John Wesley, 1703-1791, Founder of the Methodist Church Worldwide (VBQ, P 96) FOREWORD Chief Adebutu on October 24, 2025 became the first Nigerian to be awarded four National Awards; when he was conferred with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. […]
