Pioneer VC of NOUN, Prof Afolabi Ojo, Passes on at 90
Pioneer vice-chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria, Professor Gabriel Jimoh Afolabi Ojo (KSG, CON), has passed on at the age of 90. Prof […]
Column / Opinion
The New Era of Balkanization
Those who refer to the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates by Lord Lugard in 1914, as a mistake are, once in a while, […]
FFK and the parable of swamp Hippopotamus, by Hassan Gimba
Last week, a video in which Femi Fani Kayode, FFK, threw a tantrum and rained abuses on Mr Eyo Charles, Daily Trust reporter in Cross River State, […]
PDP suffering from political hallucination, by Alhassan Ado Doguwa
My attention has been drawn to a statement purportedly made by Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, the National Publicity Secretary of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), […]
Matawalle and the taming of the Dakhus of Zamfara
Zamfara, intoned differently, can mean “I will begin” in Hausa. But Zamfara, from the Zamfara Kingdom, did not start on October 1, 1996, when it […]
“Modern slaves are not in chains; they are in debts”
By Dan Agbese The possible loss of our sovereignty as a debtor nation naturally offends the foot soldiers of patriotism. You cannot blame them. But […]
Nigeria: In search of collective action against curruption, by Ibrahim Dan-Halilu
Corruption has remained a major development challenge that deprives the majority of Nigerians basic social services such as clean water, electricity, health care and sanitation, […]
Wada Maida: Mentorship as a mantra, by Garba Shehu
In his life, the late Malam Wada Maida was synonymous with brilliance, humility, patience, kindness and courage. His thoughts, ideals, views on journalism and in […]
Death for blasphemy: A Muslim law that is not Islamic, by Majeed Dahiru
Accused of blasphemy against Muhammad [PBUH] the Prophet of Islam in a song, the death sentence handed down to one Yahya Sharif-Aminu, a 22 year […]
Wada Maida:1950-2020 : The exit of a quentessential colossus
Bashir Rabe Mani Inna lilllahi wa Inna ilaihi Rajiun, every soul must taste death. Tuesday, August 18,2020, was a day that all those in the […]
The fantasy of travelling abroad, by Binzak Azeez
Virtually, every average Nigerian perceives a migration from this clime to abroad as a transformation to a rosy life. The perception has created a wide […]
With a Leventis, who wants a Shoprite, by Hassan Gimba
For 15 years, Shoprite, a South African multi-national retail group, has been the place for shopping for the elite, middle class, socialites and wannabes. Some […]
Tribute to the late Professor Femi Kayode
By Peter B. Enesi Immediately I read the unexpected sad news of Prof Femi Kayode’s death, I put a call to Chief Jibril Olu Yusuf […]
Professor Jamiu Mosobalaje Oyawoye at 93
By Is’haq Modibbo Kawu Today, August 12th, 2020, marks the 93rd birthday ceremony of the truly distinguished Professor Jamiu Mosobalaje Oyawoye; Africa’s FIRST professor of […]
The toxicity of Edo politics, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
The way issues are unraveling concerning the September gubernatorial election in Edo state, majority of people, who are least talked about may rise up one […]