Perspectives
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Olofa Ina: another encyclopedia departs, By Mufu Onifade
The death of Chief Adedeji Aderemi, famous Yoruba actor and orator, is indeed an unexpected huge blow on all lovers of Yoruba movies, language, culture and cosmology. I had worked with this sage popularly known as Olofa Ina, on many projects and occasions. I met him for the first time in 1992 at the home of the late Muyideen Aromire…
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Saraki’s Amunibuni Senate Presidency, By Ayinde Sulaiman
The jubilation that came with Dr Bukola Saraki’s emergence as the president of the 8th National Assembly was unprecedented among the people of Kwara State. The celebration lasted almost two weeks, with many followers saying he would use his revered office to facilitate many legacy projects for the constituency and the State. Saraki spent a solid four years as the…
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Neuroscience and the Nigeria project: The scholarship of Adesola Ogunniyi, By Tunji Olaopa
In this piece, I essentially celebrate the septuagenarian initiation of Professor Adesola Ogunniyi. And I do this specifically to appreciate the existential doggedness of someone who rose from a humble beginning to become one of the topmost neuroscientists on the continent. It is axiomatic for me that celebration and eulogies should not be delayed until a posthumous occasion. If a…
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Remembering my father, Ikú Bàbá Yèyé, By Mufu Onifade
Ikú Bàbá YèyéAláṣẹ Èkejì ÒrìṣàÌbà AkọniTí ń bẹNí káà ilẹ̀ Today, I remember His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi III who now communes with his ancestors! I have fond memories of the legendary monarch who is an encyclopedia of knowledge, politics and history. It will take ages to find another monarch like Baba. Today, I do not wish…
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REVIEW: ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ and Dynamics of Funke Akindele’s Storytelling Prowess, By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju
Introduction: I have seen ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ and it left a lasting impression! The dramatic storyline, added with stellar performances from the cast, made for an emotionally entertaining cinematic experience. The cinematography was visually stunning, capturing the essence of each scene exceptionally. The soundtrack complemented the mood perfectly, enhancing the overall emotional impact. While the plot had unexpected twists,…
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Ogun: Time to join hands with Governor Abiodun, By Femi Ogbonnikan
It’s the dawn of a New Year. A harbinger of a renewed hope for all and sundry! “By the circumstances of the recent past, the precarious socio-economic challenges of 2023 had been quite enormous. But not tough enough to make us lose our sense of direction. No matter how dark or thick the cloud may be, there is always a…
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For Aketi, greatness cannot outrun mortality, By Dare Babarinsa
Ultimately, we would always remember Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the son of an Anglican priest, as an Arakunrin, the sobriquet he adopted in his political odyssey. He was the Arakunrin, the loving brother, who decided to bear the burden of others. It was a tough assignment, he found out in the end. He fought his way through the thicket of politics and…
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El-Rufai’s shrouded movement, By Kola Amzat
It’s not contestable that the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is a dominant force in the northern politics. The diminutive, but obviously tall in strategic thinking and former Minister of FCT was in the forefront of Asiwaju Tinubu’s quest for the nation’s presidency. He was a resounding voice for the Tinubu presidency project in the entire…
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As Tinubu moves to rev up economic recovery with consumer credit, By Temitope Ajayi
As the new year 2024 begins with a positive outlook, Nigerians can look forward to a great and economically rewarding year as the Federal Government is set to launch a massive consumer credit system in the country. While seeking the mandate of Nigerians during the last electioneering season, President Bola Tinubu was big and loud on the catalytic effect of…
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Online publishing: Can you give this business what it takes this year? By Kunle Awosiyan
Nigeria’s Online Publishers have started again to publish similar news items and use the same formula to circulate it. “The WhatsApp Sharing”, X sharing and other social media platforms to optimise the SEO.” It is good, yet it raises questions of investment and creativity. May I say that only publishers who can give this online publishing what it takes will…
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