Putting it nicely, Aparutu is the Yoruba word for a joker, a clown. In August 1986, when I first arrived at the wooden, fabricated office of PUNCH in Kudeti, Ikeja, Lagos, for a vacation job, that was how the editor then, Alhaji Najeem Jimoh, referred to me: Aparutu. He wasn’t being mean or harsh. That just […]

It is not uncommon to see many non-government, non-emergency, and unauthorised vehicles blaring sirens on our roads despite laws and regulations stating who is entitled to the use of sirens. The blaring of sirens has become an unfortunate symbol of impunity rather than emergency or lawful entitlement.  To restore order on Nigerian roads, regulation and […]

By Elizabeth Osayande The keynote speaker at the ongoing celebration of the University of Lagos Faculty of Arts’ 60th anniversary, Dr LaBode Obanor, has noted the importance of the humanities in Africa’s tech-driven future, urging the faculty to lead a moral renaissance. Speaking on the theme, “From Knowledge to Justice: Reclaiming the Humanities in Africa’s […]

The Presidential aide said the initiative aligns with the vision of the Ogun State Ministry of Education to promote inclusive, high-quality education across the state.

Wema Bank Plc, is set to embark on its next phase of strategic growth and market expansion following the successful conclusion of its N50 billion private placement, which drew strong interest from institutional investors.