Ekiti @ 30: The roles Afe Babalola played
By Dapo Ipoola Ekiti State is one of the Southwestern states in Nigeria that was carved out from the old Ondo State. Long time before the creation of Ekiti by the late former military Head of State, Gen. Sanni Abacha, there were stentorious agitation by notable Ekiti elders who were hell-bent on having a of […]
21 Years of Democracy In Nigeria: Starting point & where it is
By Boston Edogi “Who is actually in charge in Nigeria” ?— Anonymous “The Lopsided appointments by the President was pushing us to the rim’- Col. Dangiwa Umar Retired Nigerian Army and former Governor of Kaduna State “Thank goodness for people like Colonel Dangiwa Umar. “I was appalled. Why should I be surprised?”-Professor Wole Soyinka, On(Exclusive […]
Chief Richard Akinjide, SAN (1931-2020), Nigeria’s Political story and heritage of legal statemanship
By Godknows Igali The terse text message from former Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, the affectionate, Oloye Jumoke Akinjide “Daddy has passed on” authoritatively announced the transition of Chief Richard Akinjide, SAN on 21st April 2020. Though subdued by reportages about COVID-19 pandemic, for many older Nigerians, this news was clearly, the shutting […]
Okowa’s Giant Strides in Agriculture
Nigeria’s diverse climate, from the tropical areas of the coast to the arid zone of the north, makes the growth and production of virtually all agricultural products that can be grown in the tropical and semitropical areas of the world very possible.
Post-COVID-19 recovery: Fix the roof while the sun is shining
By Joel Popoola OTHER countries’ plans for post-COVID-19 recovery involve less reliance on oil. Nigeria must fix the roof while the sun is shining if it wants to survive the next storm. Around the world, national governments are turning their attentions to post-COVID-19 economic recovery – and this could mean more bad news for Nigeria. […]
Understanding the next generation of Nigeria’s leaders
By Simon Abah EARLY experiences in life shape a person’s worldview. Human beings are unique and complex and members of a particular generation are defined by their common values and mutual experiences. I grew up at a time when the only television station, NTA, started transmission at 4.00p.m. I still remember the shades’ of the […]
