Editorial

Housing families of fallen heroes

Housing families of fallen heroes

The commissioning of 50 energy-efficient homes for wives of fallen military personnel in Ibadan is a reminder that the nation’s obligation to those who die defending it does not end with a funeral. Delivered through PHDL, Family Homes Funds Limited and other partners, the homes offer security and dignity to families who have paid a […]
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Inducting Fela in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Inducting Fela in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

NEARLY 24 years after the exit of the Afrobeat legend and progenitor, Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Kuti (1938-1997), best known as Fela Anikulapo Kuti musically, the world has continued to acknowledge his sterling contributions as a prodigy and pioneer. The late maverick musician was on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, nominated for induction in the 2021 Rock […]

Please, shelve #OccupyLekkiTollGate

Please, shelve #OccupyLekkiTollGate

TENSION has been building up in Lagos State over the intention of some angry youths to stage #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest in response to the imminent reopening of the toll plaza by the Lagos State Government. Another group had announced its plan to stage a counter #Defend Lagos and #Dem No Born their Papa Well  protests at […]

Lagos deserves special status

Lagos deserves special status

Lagos is more than just another state in the Nigerian federation. As the former capital of the country for 77 years (compared to the 28 years that Abuja has been the Federal Capital Territory) Nigeria’s largest metropolis still bears the heavy brunt of being the number one home for all Nigerians. A former Lagos State […]

Disregarding safety protocols in spite of COVID-19 spike

Disregarding safety protocols in spite of COVID-19 spike

THE rapidly increasing cases of COVID-19 infection and attendant high death toll should be of grave concern to all Nigerians. But from every indication, that does not seem to be the case. Latest statistics from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, paint a frightening picture that death lurks at every corner, even as Nigerians […]

Benefits of combining sporting talents with education (2)

Benefits of combining sporting talents with education (2)

As earlier noted, there are many benefits in combining sporting talents with education. Unlike some uneducated or not-well-educated footballers, the educated players ensure they enter into contracts that would secure their future. It is, therefore, pertinent for youths who are into sports to also spare a moment to think of life after retiring from their […]