Category: Opinion
The gradual death of local government system
By Eric Teniola On May 4 this year, the Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu (54) lambasted the 18 Local Government Chairmen in the state over their Internally...
The Tinubu palliatives
By Kazeem Akintunde A few years back, government officials attached to Ifako/Ijaye Local Government area of Lagos State were in my mum’s house to get her details. She...
In whose interest?
By Bolanle Bolawole turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Penultimate Wednesday, 5th July, 2023, all roads led to Chrisland University, Abeokuta as my friend and...
Inside President Tinubu’s Nigeria
By abiodun KOMOLAFE On May 29, 2023, Bola Tinubu assumed office as Nigeria’s president, 16th leader. Nigerians wish him success in the onerous tasks ahead. All the...
Gosh! My associates and successors are dying
By Tola Adeniyi I will not start with the departure, 14 years ago, of Professor Femi Sonaike; age-mate [May 29, June 3], town-mate, classmate, same profession,...
The bicycle boy who built an empire
By Dare Babarinsa A sea of humanity bid Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun, founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), farewell last week in Ijebu-Ode. It...
I am a troublemaker!
SATURDAY BREAKFAST with TONY OKOROJI Last week, I was at an event organized by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and was given the opportunity to make a...
Tinubu and burden of ministerial list
Azu Ishiekwene You may have seen it. The list, of course. Those who think that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not moving fast enough to appoint ministers have offered to...
Burning of vessel containing stolen crude:Environmental and Legal Concerns
By Oyero Olurin On July 11, 2023, Nigerian security operatives set ablaze a vessel carrying 800,000 liters of stolen crude oil. The vessel, MT TURA II, was intercepted...
Burning of vessel containing stolen crude: Environmental and Legal Concerns
By Oyero Olurin On July 11, 2023, Nigerian security operatives set ablaze a vessel carrying 800,000 liters of stolen crude oil. The vessel, MT TURA II, was intercepted...
