The future of Africa’s youth
In 1800, the world had 1 billion people. Today we have 8.2 billion people on the planet. Although that population is still growing, the rate at which it is happening is decreasing. We will have a population of 10 billion by 2050. The slower population growth rate is because women Continue Reading
Nothing To Be Gained From Declaration of State of Emergency
The first head of government that declared a state of emergency in Nigeria was the then Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (December 1912 – 15 January 1966) and that was in May 1962. I was a student then at Olofin Anglican Grammar School in Idanre in Ondo state, along Continue Reading
An anatomy of parliamentary sexploits
Twenty-twenty-five has not been easy on Nigerians. The economy has looked far from bright; the weather has been suffocating; and cost of living has been stubbornly oppressive. With rising massacres in the Middle Belt, and Borno State in the north-east apparently losing ground to the nihilism of Boko Haram terror, Continue Reading
Accurate perception of reality: The foundation of success
Nigerians struggling to get to the top or seeking to genuinely make it without illegal corner cutting, failed ‘japa’ and no to internet fraud as well as those that are already on the top and determined to remain, you are my distinguished guests and readers today as I devote and Continue Reading
Abdullahi Sule’s governance model
It was at the 13th anniversary and awards ceremony of Verbatim Magazine held recently at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, that I developed a virile interest on the personality of Engr. Abdullahi Sule, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State. I became fascinated by his firm grip and masterful dissection of Continue Reading
Abdullahi Sule’s governance model
It was at the 13th anniversary and awards ceremony of Verbatim Magazine held recently at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, that I developed a virile interest on the personality of Engr. Abdullahi Sule, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State. I became fascinated by his firm grip and masterful dissection of Continue Reading
Birthday:You’re a worthy ambassador,Okere of Saki hails Bayo Lawal
The Okere of Saki, Oba Dr. Surv. Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi Oyedepo III, has extended warm birthday greetings to Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal. In a congratulatory message issued and signed on Monday, the monarch prayed for the Deputy Governor’s continued good health, wisdom, and success in his endeavors. Continue Reading
Presidential monologue
Good morning, Mr President. I wish you the best of the new week. This morning, I bring to your notice the new naira note denominations, namely, 5,000 and 10,000. The issue has reared its ugly head in the media recently. The issue that gained attention in the new media was Continue Reading
Justice or interest of the stronger?
There appears a re-awakened zeal by leaders in Africa to grill some of the universal concepts that guide economic, social and political action. Observed weaknesses of these concepts, especially their inability to approximate their real essence are some of the issues that reinforce the desirability for such inquisition. Of late, Continue Reading
If Fubara must return
Those who are hoping that the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, will be reinstated at the expiration of his six months suspension may have to think again. Their hope for his return may end up as a pipe dream if calculated and determined steps are not taken to Continue Reading