I am compelled to ask this question because of what I knew before I came in contact with my Principal, Adegboyega Oyetola in July, 2019, and even afterwards.
I am aware that Oyetola reluctantly accepted to serve as the Chief of Staff to Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. I am equally aware...
As the Covid-19 pandemic remains unrelenting, a large swathe of the country is under lockdown, some proclaimed by Federal Government, others pronounced by the respective state governors. It’s not exactly the best of times for Nigerians, but the sacrifices are required to stay alive. As it is said, a...
In logic, “argumentum ad ignorantiam” describes a deficit in reasoning whereby an argument is based on sheer ignorance. It is the most hilarious slip to make in a debate. To now add this to the error of “precipio principii” (winding, meaningless argument) committed blissfully by Ms. Abimbola Adelakun is...
This piece is about character, trust and loyalty. It is about how these linked qualities define the character and style of Abdulfatah Ahmed, ex-banker and immediate past governor of Kwara State.
For starters, leadership is about showing direction, leading the way and doing good for others.
In that context, competence, credentials...
No one versed in the history of Mr. Bukola Saraki, a former governor of Kwara State, should be surprised at his recent outbursts on the courageous efforts of the administration of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to restore sanity to Ilorin, the capital city.
It is for his likes that history should...
For sometimes now, I have consciously resisted the temptation to join
opaque debates seeking to pin the misfortune of the PDP in the last election on former Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed’s alleged non-performance. The skewed, anecdotal analyses are driven by ruling party stalwarts and, unfortunately, by members of...
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...
'’The unfolding anarchy and violence in Nigeria are serious matters, and every attempt must be made to keep the public informed. A documentary that investigates and examines government failures while centering victims and their families would have done that. Giving boastful, bloodthirsty criminals a global platform serves only two...
