Muiz Banire: In defence of Akande, Osoba, and my role as advocate in Lagos Assembly case In my last intervention on the Lagos Assembly crisis, I had concluded that except triggered, I did not intend to say anything more on the subject. This is certainly not because there is nothing more to say. Certainly, there…
A victim’s review of Babangida’s Journey in Dis-service By Adewale Adeoye It does not matter if the thoughts of former Head of State General Ibrahim Babangida in his 398-page book with 13 chapters were written by him or his hired cronies. What matters is that he has owned up to every word. In this book,…
Ramadan: UAE, Saudi Arabia open schools for their future leaders From Tariladei Osi In the United Arab Emirate (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, schools do not close entirely for the duration of Ramadan. Instead, they adjust their schedules to accommodate the holy month, which involves fasting and changes in daily routines for many students and staff….
Muyiwa Adeyemi, that other brother of mine at 60, by Bolaji Tunji It is not always that easy when you are called upon to speak about someone close to you, someone that has transited from being a friend to being a brother. The problem stems from where to begin the narration of a friendship that…
A gem came my way By Yinka Olujimi “Yinka, I’m told you need a roommate for your newly rented room,” Joke Elemide inquired and I responded in the affirmative. “Well, this is a friend. He is a good guy and has just been given admission into the university. You guys should be good together,” Joke…
Muyiwa Adeyemi: A genuine comrade at 60 By Gbolahan Gbadamosi Both of us hailed from Yewa (formerly Egbado), but we met at The Guardian. As the Chairman of the NUJ Chapel, l discovered while fighting for improved welfare of staff members, he exhibited a courageous skill. We were in Sokoto together as Lagos Council delegates…
Significance of President Tinubu’s Enugu Visit By Tunde Rahman President Bola Tinubu’s one-day visit to the Southeast, his first of 2025, was not just a routine event. It was laden with symbolisms, from the enthusiastic reception to the subsequent positive comments. The import of this visit, with its many remarkable aspects, was not lost on…
As President Bola Tinubu begins his state visit to Enugu, it is perhaps pertinent to let the cat out of the bag on the historical reason I support the President, especially as Enugu plays a part in this narrative. Nigeria, as it is presently constituted, is not what we agreed with the British. It was…
