This Tuesday, I found myself glued to the television watching the Al-Jazeera ‘Counting the Cost’ interview with Prof. Victor Gao, Vice President of the Centre for China and Globalisation. He affirmed that China had a vision and made a bet…

Government, in political theory and practical governance, is the central instrument through which authority is exercised, laws are enacted, resources are distributed, and collective aspirations are pursued. Beyond the outdated notion of government as a mere custodian of law and…

Imagine the streets of Caracas, once bustling with hope, now scarred by economic collapse and hyperinflation under President Nicolás Maduro’s decade-long rule. On January 3, 2026, US forces stormed in, capturing Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, sparking global debate:…

A persistent fear in Nigerian politics is the emergence of a single-party system or a sole presidential candidate. Despite recurring anxieties, this outcome has never materialized. While recent party defections might suggest an invincible ruling party, Nigeria’s political history is…

Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway(Credit: X / THE FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS) Misuse of road spaces sticks out in all but there is also a peculiar angle, especially in AJ’s case. Reinforcing an…

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Wike is staking a claim for a place in the Guinness Book of Records. After making history as the single individual who has served in five different executive positions since the dawn of democracy in 1999,…

Following the kind gesture from Prince Yemisi Shyllon on 5th December 2025, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, now houses a towering seven-foot bronze statue of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a nationalist whose legacy is inseparable from the university itself. In this…

Nigeria Flag These are jottings and notes on Nigerian affairs written during my years in international development work. Although they are mostly commentaries on past events covering 1987-2000, they have relevance, in varying degrees, for the country’s present and future.…

The year 2026 is an Almond Year, marked by early, sudden, rapid, swift, and immediate fulfilment of numerous longstanding prophecies, whether personal, familial, or national. Embrace this season with expectation, discernment, and expectation, while aligning your faith with the manifestation…

Land, the foundation of shelter, business, and investment, has become one of Ogun State’s most contested assets, as cities like Abeokuta, Ifo, Ota, Obafemi Owode, Sagamu and Ijebu axis continue to grow and attract real estate developers from neighbouring Lagos.…

The Bible consistently teaches that pastors should have strong moral character, be respected both inside and outside the church, lead by example, and be accountable to God. This is not different from what is expected of all leaders at all…

Here’s the question. Should government policy be geared more toward running a prosperous economy where citizens and corporate organisations prosper and flourish, or to extract all manner of taxation from impoverished citizens, with the proceeds being used to finance social…

Welcome to 2026, Nigeria’s year of unlimited politicking. The Independent National Electoral Commission will, next month, in line with the provisions of Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, publish a notice of election for the next general polls. The…

To pay tribute to one’s doctoral supervisor would be a simpler matter if his influence was restricted to the 2-3 years one spent writing a thesis. However, I’ve grappled with ideas raised in BJ’s seminars and our discussions for much…

Professor Biodun Jeyifo On 14 December 1987, when we learnt that Dr Biodun Jeyifo had resigned from the University of Ife, the anger was palpable at the Murtala Muhammed Hall, the main hostel for postgraduate students. The next day, with…