Across the world, as countries and economies slowly reopen, Africa lags behind. We were last to experience the coronavirus—and we expect to be the final continent to flatten the curve.
Some may say it is too early, that the crisis still too deep and the recovery too distant to dwell...
Effective governance has proven to be an essential phenomenon in today’s world. This is the reason the journey of transformation started by the government in Osun State draws a striking parallel with the remarkable progress witnessed in Kigali, Rwanda. I was privileged to accompany Governor Ademola Adeleke on a...
Whether by chance or design, a medley of cacophonous soundbites has been targeting the governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde in recent weeks. As multi-layered as the critics come, their antics and desire appear perpetually narrow-ended: to burst the high-flying balloon of the Ibadan-born engineer turned politician.
Criticism is...
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...
Sometime in 2009, Professor Dora Akunyili launched a rebranding campaign for Nigeria. She was then Minister for Information, and the slogan she brought was Nigeria: Good People, Great Nation.
It was a most contentious issue then. Was Nigeria truly made of good people? Were we equally a great, or even...
Nigeria, often hailed as a nation with deep-rooted religious fervor, has long been known for its vibrant prayers and spiritual devotion. Places of worship adorn every corner, echoing with the sounds of supplications and chants. However, amid the fervent prayers lies a stark reality - a nation grappling with...
On this auspicious occasion of the 84th birthday of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, I, Prince Adekunle Oyedepo, extend my heartfelt felicitations and profound gratitude to a leader whose legacy transcends time and space. As I reflect on the impact His Royal Highness has...
The removal of Nigeria from the religious violators watchlist by the Biden-led US administration in the run-up to the visit of Anthony Blinken, the Secretary of State is a triumph of diplomacy and sagacity over hate-driven foreign policy, itself founded on false propaganda.
President Muhammadu Buhari is truly satisfied with...
Election time represents a season for all characters to offload their opinion on the populace, because then everyone has suddenly acquired the right to volunteer perspective on issues and persons they scarcely know. Therefore, I am not surprised when a friend drew my attention to a disjointed piece written...
