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 […]
Supposing Nnamdi Kanu is right about President Buhari and Nigeria?
Now, Senator Ajayi Boroffice rose to the rank of Professor before joining politics. But his dismissive fallacious response to the Buhari versus Jubril saga testifies to the fact that not every academic is an intellectual because for the latter, and not necessarily for the former, open-minded quest for truth is the overarching value, the summum bonum, that must guide human activity in all its ramifications.
‘Akanda Eniyan’, Fayemi, at 54
His Excellency, Dr. John Olukayode Mofolorunsho Fayemi turned 54 recently. Without a doubt he is an Akanda – a person who according to Yoruba mythology is unique and a possessor of a special purpose in life.
Now more than ever Nigeria needs another Babangida
The SUNDAY Editor called me last Saturday after the election was postponed wanting to know if I will consider sending another aricle. I told him “No, my views will not change about APC/Buhari and PDP/Atiku even if there was no election.” As it turned out INEC fouled up. This is Nigeria!
On tenterhooks
This week is very important. Nigerians are on tenterhooks, awaiting the results of elections to know whether President Buhari will remain in office or a new president will replace him. We’re just about two days away from knowing what we’ve waited to know all year.
Great expectations
‘When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves’- Confucius
