The challenge before Ekiti State, my snake-bite story
By TUNJI OLOWOLAFE After the Kiriji War of 1877 to 1886, our forefathers chose these iconic hills for their majestic beauty, strategic security and temperate climate. Perhaps that is why Ekiti people carry such unmistakable pride in our heritage, our values and our good looks. Some may even boldly argue that we are the best-looking […]
On minimum age of 18: ‘Age restrictions for academic pursuits is like prescribing paracetamol for typhoid fever’
FG has pegged the minimum age for sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, and the minimum age requirement for entrance to Nigerian Universities at 18
Michael Imoudu and his descendants in NLC and TUC
By AMINU JAHUN The state of the nation reveals the incapacity of right of centre politicians to rise beyond their interests in Nigeria. But despite this, Nigerians have to put up with them, because they constitute the dominant political force in the nation. Neither the left, nor the labour movement, is poised to upend them from […]
Mastering the Ride and the Swing: Sporting spirit of Richard Ayodele Akintunde
By Ahmed Isiaka Richard Ayodele Akintunde is a legal luminary, yet a motorcyclist whose journeys on two wheels have been nothing short of remarkable. With a deep-rooted passion for long-distance rides and challenging terrains, Richard has earned recognition and accolades in the world of motorcycling. His journey, which began in 2018, is a testament to […]
Education Minister: Don’t jump the gun on ‘dots’
The Minister of Education Professor Tahir Mamman, last week in a popular Channels Television programme Sunday Politics had his mind closed against all arguments for those he called ‘under aged’ candidates
Edo and Ondo governorship elections
By NICK DAZANG ON Saturday, September 21 and Saturday, November 16, 2024, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, shall conduct off-cycle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. The conduct of these elections follow the issuance of their Timetables and Schedules of Activities, according to the 1999 Constitution(as amended) and the Electoral Act 2022, nearly […]
