Guest Columnists

Martin Luther King Jr was a great American civil rights advocate. However, what made him stand out was not so much his activism as his oratorical skills. One of the quotes credited to him is, “The ultimate test of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he […]

Exactly 30 years ago, women all over the world made a bold declaration in what came to be known as the Beijing Conference. The 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which was adopted at the Conference, stressed the need to uphold all human rights and fundamental freedoms for every woman without exception.   Since […]

Nigeria’s legislative chamber is a disgrace. These are people deciding our fate, looking everything but serious. Watching them feels like being strapped to a chair and forced to watch and laugh at a boring comedy. It’s a total nightmare.   Moreover, sighting Senator Natasha walking out of the Senate was disturbing, reinforcing the reality of […]

As the Lenten Season commences, I extend heartfelt wishes to all Christians in Nigeria and worldwide who partake in this sacred time.   Beginning on Ash Wednesday, the 40-day period is a time of fasting, prayer, and repentance, preparing believers for the joyous celebration of Easter.   During Lent, Christians engage in earnest prayer, self-denial, […]

There are some people who should not die, because of their goodness, their humanism, the great impact that they make within the community, family and sometimes, the nation at large. The death of good men or women diminishes us, a part of us leaves with them, but what endures ultimately is the lesson of their […]

The recent barrage of attacks and acerbic criticisms directed the way of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by a section of northern elites is quite befuddling. Having ruled Nigeria and been in charge of her economy and other critical sectors for a majority of the part of her existence, one would have thought that these northern […]

The rate at which flattery is becoming an article of faith in Nigeria’s governance is alarming. At practically every turn, you hear or read about some flattery being showered on President Bola Tinubu, who is yet to spend two years in office as the helmsman of Nigeria.   Some people argue that this “Kabiyesi” syndrome, […]

  History seems to show that the Yoruba Nigeria just love to court unnecessary controversy. While there is nothing wrong with having differences in opinions or even disagreements and preferences, the group goal should still be sacrosanct.   In 1951, the Ibadan People’s Party, led by Adisa Meredith Akinloye, joined forces with Obafemi Awolowo’s Action […]

It is sad to hear from Muhammadu Buhari, who has led Nigeria for a total of 10 years—including eight as a ‘reformed democrat’—that he now lives on rental income.   In 2015, five houses and farms were listed in his limited assets declaration.   Among others, he also owned 270 heads of cattle and about […]