Opinion

On January 11, China reported the first novel coronavirus related death of a 61-year-old man who had visited the animal market in Wuhan. Twelve days later, exactly on the 23rd, China took a proactive measure by imposing a strict lockdown of Wuhan, suspending flights and trains and shutting down...

When the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, steps out of Nigerian Air Force One onto UK soil on Tuesday, 17th March 2026, it will mark a truly historic moment. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will become the first Nigerian President in the current Fourth Republic to...

Many would have stumbled on the video whereby Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq went on his usual hackneyed tirade, laying baseless and false allegations against his predecessors, particularly Dr Bukola Saraki. One must confess, Mr Governor is beginning to sound like a broken record - the same record of false disinformation...

I heavily grieve for those who have lost their lives or been injured during the period of these protests. My deepest sympathies go to their families and loved ones for none should have been made to pay such a dear price. My career as an active politician spans nearly...

The regular culture of every straying political office holders is that they are friendly during the electioneering period that precedes elections and subsequently swearing-in to their respective offices. Politicians that fall into this category will promise heaven on earth while campaigning to their people. They make available a well prepared...

On February 27, 2020, Nigeria announced its first COVID-19 case.  Weeks later states in Nigeria including Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, and Kaduna, initiated full or partial lockdowns in a bid to slow down the spread of the virus. While the aim of the lockdown is to save lives, stay-at-home directives will...

With the highest sense of responsibility I am not sure Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari still has a reason to hold on to his office and I say this not just because we are in a time of crisis occasioned by insecurity but because he has demonstrated over again that...

When I read through a book titled "Rewire Your Brain," written by John B. Arden, Ph.D., talking about a revolution occurring in brain science, I disagreed with the thought that the brain you were born with was the brain you would die with and that the brain cells you...

One interesting takeaway from the American presidential democracy is the undying culture of people marking the milestones of their elected leaders — like the first 100 days, first year anniversary, and a lot more. Members of the public, and especially the media, take such opportunity to benchmark administrations against...

The recent passing of Senator Rafiu Ibrahim has left a deep void in the political landscape of Kwara South and beyond. As news of his demise reverberates throughout the region, the people mourn the loss of a distinguished leader, a devoted public servant, and a true champion of their...