Ibadan stampede, stolen fowl and a bleak Christmas

Ibadan stampede, stolen fowl and a bleak Christmas

It was meant to be a joyous occasion, a day to give back to the less privileged and put smiles on the faces of the downtrodden for the Christmas season. But it ended in tragedy.

Leaders and Their Men

Leaders and Their Men

The success or failure of a leader largely depends on the people they choose to work with. And I’m not just talking about political appointees. Outside of government, there must also be men and women who fully understand what the leader stands for and are willing, at any moment, to step up and say, “My friend, you are not doing well.”

Mental health in children: Recognizing signs and seeking support

One of my greatest passions in life is to see children thrive in every aspect of their lives – physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.

Apapa: Untold story of Nigeria's revenue powerhouse

Apapa—a name that has always resonated with me, not just as the backdrop for film and TV productions or Nigeria’s once-popular Gala Sausage Roll, but more importantly as the site of one of Nigeria’s most significant port complexes. Nigeria, a nation rich in resources and potential, is home to several crucial ports, including the Lagos Port Complex, Tincan Island Port, Rivers Port, Onne Port, Delta Port, Calabar Port, and the recently established Lekki Deep Sea Port. However, many of these ports have not fully realised their potential, remaining underutilised despite their strategic importance.

Pilfering of local govt funds: God bless Tinubu

Pilfering of local govt funds: God bless Tinubu

Excellent greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his Administration’s resolve to solve the problem of Federal Allocations to Local Governments once and for all. The suit filed by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Alhaji Lateef Fagbemi, at the Supreme Court of Nigeria against the 36 state Governors is a welcome development.

Impending drought in Southwest Nigeria: A looming crisis for farmers and food security

It’s been five weeks without a single drop of rain in Ekiti, and I hear the situation is the same across the entire Southwest of Nigeria. A friend, who should know, an agronomist, warned me that this might be the beginning of a drought.

Time to tackle insecurity and go back to agriculture

Time to tackle insecurity and go back to agriculture

The average State Government in Southern Nigeria is not seriously interested in Agriculture. But up North, the commitment is real. And, it did not start yesterday. It predated the current civilian administration in the country.

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