Opinion

It seems all is not yet heard on the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court which sacked David Lyon, who was one-day away from being sworn in as the first non PDP governor of Bayelsa state since the return to democracy in 1999. In a chat…

The unending pursuit by Bishop Matthew Kukah to stir up controversy that agitates the public is indeed intriguing. It is also questionable that this act of treachery by a so-called clergyman is often ignited during festive periods. This…

Wannabe activist and purveyor of Revolution Now, Omoyele Sowore needs urgent help. Sowore needs saving from himself, and Nigerians have to be saved from his warped perception of reality. The self-styled activist took to Twitter a couple of…

In the outskirts of Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, just beyond where paved roads transition to dirt, an undiagnosed polio infection paralysed a three-year-old girl. From one day to the next, the child’s life was changed forever. Among…

The Nigerian ecosystem thrives on hypocrisy and the setting up of standards that have no bearing on group or individual realities. This is why the ‘cancel culture’ has an appeal in a society where the illusion of morality and virtue…

I have long stated to whoever cared to listen that the All Progressive Congress (APC) harbours some very despicable elements, those that know next to nothing about democratic tenets. Yet, they rode on the tidal wave to elective positions in…

About every single Nigerian alive today rues the choice of President Muhammadu Buhari, who rode to power as a civilian president on the expectation that he was the antidote to the epidemic of corruption that has held the country back from…

By: Samuel Agbelusi On 21 February 2022, the Russian Federation Council unanimously authorised Putin to use military force outside Russia's borders. Two days later, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, its neighbour to the…

Dear folks, Oba Olusayo Akeem Ogungbangbe, the Owaloko and Ajagbusi-Ekun of Iloko-Ijesa adds another year, in total 58. In few months time, he will be one year on the throne of his forefathers. Close relatives, friends, allies, followers…

Death is inevitable and a necessary end. Either old or young, rich or poor, strong or weak; every individual has a date with the grim reaper and how we would leave the world is tied with destiny. But it darkens soul when young and beautiful…

President Muhammed Buhari in a recent News Interview disclosed that he works 7hours in day! It means the president spends the remaining 17hours in leisure, attends to family issues or engage on other things outside issues of State. In…

Distinguished readers, It is now 20 years that Bola Ige, former minister of justice and attorney general of the federation was shot dead at his home in the south-western city of Ibadan. For 21 years, activists including politicians…

The initial deadline of Olaiya flyover was 9 months but the project was reportedly in 87% as at then. The Iwo-born journalist, Sola Isola who set-up a time tracker for the project exposed the delay and brought the state government…

Facts are very stubborn. They either do not permanently allow changes or at war with wishes or inclinations that may want to alter elements of truth they contain. Sometimes facts also need help. If there is ever a struggle either…

Dear folks, Anytime a native of Osun state is privileged to direct the affairs of a teritary institution, he or she does not end well. I know my submission is harsh and probably not accurate because I have not been privileged to see or…

On Monday 16 August 2021, the sight on CNN of an American military aircraft C-17 taxing on the tarmac of Kabul Airport with several Afghans, some hanging, clinging and running alongside for a possible boarding out of the country, is one…

Iloko-Ijesa is a town with class, pride and dignity. As relatively small as the town is, it has a history of class and collective growth. It is interesting to note that each time people of Iloko-Ijesa have had cause to elect traditional…

The North East Development Commission has been in the news in recent times. And this time around, it is the commendation from the House of Representatives to the management of the North East Development Commission for their due diligence in…

It is no myth that for long have ethnic, political and religious differences been too frequently weaponized by those seeking to obtain or retain political power. Given this history, expecting a program to bring national unity is a tall…

I will court some decorousness and pretend to be excited, though it’s far from my mood now. As someone always mindful of my beloved country, and a slave to conventions of decency in intellectual engagements, I dare say, I am unscathed and…

What astonishes me most about secession and self determination as controversial topics is the fact that virtually all countries of the world have threats or agitations for secession, it doesn't matter whether the country is economically…

Have you read the latest development on popular internet fraudster, Hushpuppi's case? According to multiple reports, the office and powers bestowed to DCP Abba Kyari who is a top police officer to secure, protect and ensure justice were…

Nigeria Police Force is dying, officers are losing morale and Nigerians (both the rich and poor) are the ones killing it. It is very hard to defend a police officer and not end up in shame but I truly confess to you all that we still have…

Yesterday, I watched a video where popular gospel artiste, Tope Alabi who was invited to lead hundreds of worshippers in deep praise and worship heavily criticised both the calling of another artiste and her hit song titled 'ONIDURO MI'.…

It is interesting to note that each time Rauf Aregbesola, the immediate governor of Osun state visited Osun state after the expiration of his tenure, he either dropped a bomb or stirred hornet's nest. The very first public appearance he…