Opinion

Africa in the post-idea world

By Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON The world has never suffered from a scarcity of ideas. Nations and civilisations have risen on the strength of visionaries, and they have also crumbled under the weight of ideas left in the dusty…

The problems with Nigeria

By Bolanle Bolawole When I asked the rhetorical question: “Are Yoruba the ‘problem’ with Nigeria?”, more responders answered “No” than “Yes”. Many said Nigeria, indeed, was – and still is – the problem with the Yoruba – a cog in…

Now, if Ifa collects bribe

By Bolanle Bolawole We have been told that as we approach the end-time, there is nothing we shall not see or hear! All things become possible. Yinka Aiyefele told us in one of his songs that Ifa now shouts Alleluia…

History and the transient nature of power

By Rotimi Makinde Throughout history, empires have risen and fallen, leaders have come and gone, and power has shifted from one individual or group to another. This trend continues to the present day. When individuals or groups gain power, it’s…

How Abiodun is turning the Ogun economy around

By Kayode Akinmade Since assuming office as the fifth democratically elected Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, a billionaire business mogul with decades of boardroom experience, has not ceased marketing Ogun State as Nigeria’s investment destination of choice. As…

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,…

Ogun: Measured steps towards 2027

By Kunle Somorin Although the current reality is pushing up the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Yayi, as the candidate to beat in the scheme to replace incumbent Dapo Abiodun as the governor…