Nigerians are not lazy, neither ungrateful
SIR: I listened to Pastor Poju Oyemade viral message where he spoke on Nigeria, distinguishing between Nigerians abroad and Nigerians living in Nigeria. I agreed with some issues raised in the message but the other part makes me question the level of relationship our spiritual leaders have with their members. Continue Reading
How military bullying fuels global instability, arms proliferation
Throughout history, militarily powerful nations have used their military dominance to coerce weaker nations into aligning with their geopolitical interests. These actions, often justified as necessary for global security, frequently result in resentment, resistance, and unintended consequences, particularly the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and other advanced military technologies. Continue Reading
Goodbye governance, welcome politics
It is already May 2025. This is midterm for the Tinubu presidency. This period should, ordinarily, find President Bola Tinubu and his administration, in the thick of governance and superintendency initiatives, aimed, primarily at registering positive impact on the lives of Nigerians. Midterm has become a crucial measurement point in Continue Reading
Atiku’s train allegory
When serving governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), met in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, some days ago, and declared that the erstwhile behemoth would not join her immediate past presidential candidate, Atiku Abubabkar, on his journey to the wonderland, by way of merger or coalition Continue Reading
Healthcare in rural Africa: A crisis demanding collective action
A silent emergency Every day across rural Nigeria and Africa, countless lives are lost—not to war or disasters, but to something far more preventable- a lack of basic healthcare access. In villages tucked away in the heart of Nigeria’s vast countryside, people fight for survival against diseases that should not Continue Reading
Democracy in disarray
It is democracy that is in disarray, not just the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Announcing the defection of the entire Delta State structure of the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC), last week, a banner headline screamed that PDP was in disarray. Indeed, the PDP is in disarray, however Continue Reading
Governor Alia must save himself from himself
This governor, a suspended Catholic priest, relapsed into unprovoked rebellion about a fortnight ago when Obi sought to visit Benue State. As a notable philanthropist, Obi has, over the years, been traversing the length and breath of Nigeria on a charity mission. He donates handsomely to schools, hospitals and distressed Continue Reading
A POPE’S FUNERAL AND NEW LEADERSHIP PARADIGM
The world came together on a warm April morning in Rome. Under Bernini’s wide colonnade, a simple wooden coffin lay, almost shy against the grand marble of St. Peter’s. It held the body of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis; it also carried a final message, passed without Continue Reading
Rotational leadership tops agenda for Oyo North APC,calls for strong synergy
A passionate call to action has been issued to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo North Senatorial District at a recent meeting held at MKO Event Centre in Iseyin, stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo North Senatorial District made a unanimous resolution. They called Continue Reading
Security challenges: Betrayal of Nigerian people
The need for a politically organized society emanated from the dangers man posed to himself in a state of nature. The state of nature is the existence of people without an overseeing authority, a society without rules, politics, or government, where people are free to do what they please with Continue Reading