Yusuf Gagdi: An avuncular legislator
By Dapo Ipoola Avuncular is an adjective that describes someone who is kind, patient, and friendly- resembling benevolent, warm- hearted, kindness, or generosity. An avuncular legislator is a lawmaker who acts like a kind, wise legislator. They use patience and experience to mentor younger politicians, build friendships across the party lines, and calm tense arguments. […]
Prompt documentation; critical component of property ownership
By Banke Omotiloye Real estate transaction is an entirely different enterprise, a totally different endeavour, because they represent significant financial and legal decisions for the parties involved, and because they have long-term implications for personal wealth, business operations, and market development. Either in buying, selling, leasing, or exchanging of property, real estate transactions involves drafting of […]
Tajudeen Abass: The Renaissance Legislator
By Akinlayo K. Davidson According to an in-depth research, a renaissance person is cultured, educated with a broad knowledge base. Proficient in a wide variety of skill sets, outstandingly versatile, well- rounded with many talents or areas of knowledge, or with ability to do many remarkable things because they are experts across many disciplines; someone who […]
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give
•A Tribute to Dr Christopher Olusola Kolade By Abiola Salami In a world where status often overshadows service, Dr. Christopher Olusola Kolade stood apart. He lived by the timeless creed that “we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” His life was not a parade of titles […]
Creating communities that defend our digital future
By Sunny Nwankwo In an era where cyberattacks cost businesses billions annually and data breaches make headlines weekly, one cybersecurity professional is taking an unconventional approach to strengthening America’s digital defenses: bringing people together. When the second annual IEEE Baltimore Technical Colloquium opens its doors on November 15, at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, hundreds […]
Understanding Nimet’s global applause
…as Prof Anosike deepens efficiency By Uchendu Ugbala Nnadi Last week, Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025, recongised NiMet as the “Best Federal MDA in Open Data Excellence.” In addition, the Director General/CEO of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, was honoured with the Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer’s Award. A combination of the two awards, serve as lasting […]
Waste management in Lagos: facts, causes and ongoing fixes
By MUYIWA GBADEGESIN My attention has been drawn to a recent report in a national daily titled ‘Fear of Epidemic as Refuse Takes Over Lagos’, which raises some public-health concerns and posits that Lagos may be returning to the old bad and inglorious days of mountains of refuse. But while the State Government, through the Lagos […]
Home Scent: Beyond fragrance
It is invisible, but its impact is undeniable. A single fragrance has the power to alter mood, evoke memory, and transform
Uzodimma rebranding leadership in South East – Ex- Minister Ikoh
By Ikechukwu Ikoh A focused and visionary leadership is impactfuly felt when followership is responsive and complementary. Every society is made up of an indivisible Union of divers opinions, thoughts, beliefs and values. In all, progress is a constant factor cherished and desired by the individual entities domiciled within the society in that state. The […]
Lost in the Woods: Finding Nigeria way back
Inside this metaphorical forest, hatred, tribalism, and rivalry are luxuries we cannot afford. Each conflict wastes precious daylight
Awujale: Why kingmakers must heed Oba Adetona’s advice
By Kenneth Lawson As the preparation towards the process of selecting the next Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, it is important that we flashback and recall when the departed Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, issued a poignant warning to kingmakers, cautioning them against selecting a successor based on wealth rather than capability. This advice came […]
Irabor’s Scars on Northern Boko Haram and the Dead Horse Theory
By YUSHAU SHUAIB There are few things more dignifying than when a towering public figure extends the courtesy of respect wrapped in humility. General Lucky Irabor, former Chief of Defence Staff, exemplifies that rare blend of strength and grace. When he invited me to the presentation of his new book, “SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko […]
WAEC’s new subjects combination is confusion masquerading as reform
By ELVIS EROMOSELE The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has once again stirred public outcry, this time over its newly released subjects combination for the 2026 examination. In what appears to be a hurried and poorly thought-out reform, WAEC has reordered subjects in a manner that defies logic, stifles student choice, and risks undermining years of […]
From Local Vision to Global Voyage: Building commercial success through strategic retail partnerships
I have always believed that true luxury extends beyond garments it lies in the experiences, the narratives, and the environments
Attitude and altitude of survival in Nigeria
By WILFRED OBIOTIKA Every morning across the vast landscape of Nigeria, one cannot help but notice a fascinating paradox — a people adorned with radiant smiles in the midst of severe hardship. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the calm hills of Enugu, from the marketplaces of Kano to the creeks of the Niger Delta, […]
Communication: Nigeria’s untapped key to better leadership
Communication is not just about words; it is the way leaders listen, engage, and create trust with those they serve. When this thread is weak, even good policies falter
