Category: Column

Understanding the Nonsense About State Creation

Azu Ishiekwene Many years ago, when my son was completing paperwork for a job with the Lagos State government, he was required to fill out a form that included his State...

Implications of rumblings in the South-west – 2

  By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 My people have a saying, to wit, what is rumbling in the bush is coming to the main road; so, wait for it...

My Diary:From Primary to Tertiary (PART 77

  Dapo Thomas We used to talk regularly. So, when Dele Alake called, I thought it was one of those regular calls. But this time around, he called to inform me of a...

From America First to America Alone: The Lab Meets the Street

Azu Ishiekwene It’s nearly 20 years since Mark Steyn wrote a non-fiction book, America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It. Steyn, a Canadian newspaper...

UNIVERSITY ADMISSION: Still on the age controversy

  By Bola BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0803 251 0193, 0807 552 5533 Those who insist that 16-year-olds are old enough to qualify for admission into our institutions...

Of Trump’s Immigration policy and South-West’s Sharia Push

  From his first day in office,47th United States President,Donald Trump has demonstrated by words and action that he meant business. And his business is to reduce...

Remembering Anthony Enahoro

By abiodun KOMOLAFE It is a settled fact that Anthony Eromosele Enahoro (July 22, 1923 – December 15, 2010) was an outstanding product of Nigeria’s pre-independence...

My Diary:From Primary to Tertiary (Part 76)

  Dapo Thomas The Head of Service, Mr Yakub Balogun, didn’t know how to start but he had to deliver the message BRF had sent him: ” Dapo Thomas must...

Preparing for Trump Deportation Copycats in Europe

By Azu Ishiekwene I can understand if many people outside the US wish to forget about President Donald Trump and get on with their lives. However hard you try, you...

LASTMA’s new face, which FRSC should emulate

  By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Have you encountered officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency lately? They appear to have turned...