The 7th National Assembly which ended in 2015 was in several respects ignoble. It did not only set a record of passing 46 bills in 10 minutes, it did many other irritating things such as some of its committees being compromised while investigating certain alleged corrupt practices in some public bodies. Although it is probably too early to evaluate the 8th National Assembly, one can safely hope, from its performance so far, that it is not likely to decline to the level of its immediate predecessor.

The installation and presentation of staff of office to the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Olasupo Adetunji Aje Ogungunnuso 1, on Friday, at Mapo Hall, cannot be forgotten in a jiffy.

Seldom does one come across an individual about whom all those who knew him in life have nothing but good things to say. Professor Ajibade Abayomi Rokosu, “IROKO”, 1940-2016, had just completed one the most amazingly blessed lives anybody can dream of and spent. When good Prof passed away, late last month, he left everybody wondering if it is possible he could pass their way again.

Warri Wolves could find themselves in cold water following debts owed to their players. The world soccer governing body, FIFA has received complaints from the players and could sanction the club if they failed to pay up.

The “kill corruption” programme of Buhari would gain a lot of credibility if allegations of financial impropriety against these former leaders are thoroughly investigated by the relevant agencies of government, including appropriate sanctions against those found culpable. Moreover, imagine what would happen if the EFCC, acting on the orders of the President, beams its searchlight on APC kingpins, some of whom are governors and ministers right now.