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Yusuf Gagdi: An avuncular legislator

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. […]
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Digital Obiano vs analog has-beens

Digital Obiano vs analog has-beens

IGWE Rowland Odegbo, the respected traditional ruler of Nteje, in Oyi local government area of Anambra State, published a widely distributed article on Tuesday November 8, 2016. Entitled A word for politicians of Anambra North extraction, it discussed a vexed topic deserving of further exploration.

Aregbesola in historical perspective, six years on

Aregbesola in historical perspective, six years on

BY November 26, 2016, we will commence the seventh year of Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola’s epic contributions as governor of the State of Osun. Hardly any governor in the hIstory of Nigeria has attracted controversy as this personality known popularly as Ogbeni.

US election: Lessons for Nigeria

US election: Lessons for Nigeria

THE United States of America presidential election, 2016 has come and gone but the outcome will be subject of debate for a very long time. The polls, pundits and experts prediction did not come true, even the man of God in Nigeria got it wrong.

Abiding lessons of the US election

Abiding lessons of the US election

THE emergence of Mr. Donald John Trump as the President-elect of the United States, against all odds, has left many people shocked. This piece identifies six abiding lessons that marketing, public relations, advertising and communications practitioners and the public must learn in planning political marke