All We See Is Politics. Where Is Governance? By Muyiwa Adetiba
The whole world took notice when the Chibok abduction happened. It was so daring that it was almost unbelievable. How could such a raid be planned and executed without intel being aware? How could so many young girls disappear in plain sight? How could security be bridged so easily, so blatantly? Especially in an area where security […]
Why you must make your bed before leaving home
By Muyiwa Adetiba It is the Carol Season again when edifying and soul lifting Christian songs are rendered in exciting varieties by the most talented of choristers. It is a season that reminds us of how the Son of God came into the world in the lowliest of circumstances. It is a season of joy, […]
Understanding our ‘crude oil theft’ a little better
By Muyiwa Adetiba It turned out to be a promising and educative afternoon. At least for me. But that was not the intention. It was to be a leisurely afternoon with a small group of friends who tax themselves every year to raise funds for those very indigent people who can’t afford their hospital bills. […]
The ‘Other Side’ of town
By Muyiwa Adetiba It was one of those invitations you couldn’t but honour. It was the engagement of a friend’s child.He is not just a friend. He is more. He is someone whose opinion I cherish because he will say it the way he sees it without mincing words.Our paths crossed when I was twelve […]
Who is going to hold our presidential aspirants’ feet to the fire?
By Muyiwa Adetiba There is a saying that it is better to shut your mouth when you have nothing to say than to open your mouth and prove it. This is one way of reading the aversion of our main Presidential front runners to TV debates and interviews. Two of the leading candidates have shied […]
Afenifere’s nods of presidential approvals
By Muyiwa Adetiba The answer to who has the support of Afenifere, the decades old socio/political group of the Yoruba between APC’s Tinubu and Labour’s Obi in the forth- coming Presidential race depends on who you are listening to. The camps of Obi and Tinubu have tried to make political capital from what seems like […]
