It is received wisdom that supportive, high-quality friends in good places are important in human relationships and in advancing personal and group progress. It is also the case in strengthening relationships among nations. Since his assumption of office, President Bola Tinubu has activated the friendship he has built over time in his quest for Nigeria’s development. The President has embarked …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is visiting France on a state visit, hosted by President Emmanuel Macron. While President Tinubu has visited France at different times since he assumed office, most of the trips have been private. However, his first official foreign trip in June 2023, less than a month after his inauguration, was to Paris to attend the “Summit on …

The above question arose out of one’s curiosity based on the way the detained former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has conducted himself since his ordeal with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) came into the public knowledge around April this year. In April this year, Yahaya Bello was said to have been invited by the EFCC …

When he was asked at dinner with associates and officials last week how he intended to celebrate his 78th birthday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar retorted that he had never decidedly marked the date over time. He said: “For me, it is an occasion for thankfulness to God, for reflection and prayers, and for reaching out to the less privileged. …

In 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘴 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘦 – 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘦, 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘏𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘴 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘖𝘸𝘯 𝘓𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤: Essays by Ulli Beier, edited by Wole Ogundele, (2001) Horst Ulrich Beier, famously known as Ulli Beier, had an engaging narrative about the power and powerlessness of dogs. He entitled the narrative, Dog Magic of Yoruba Hunters. In it, Beier …

Since President Bola Tinubu transmitted four executive bills tagged #TaxReformBills to the national assembly last month, many needless controversies have engulfed the debate around the bill. Most of these controversies are simply borne out of inability of those flaming the controversies to carefully go through the contents of the bills currently before the parliament. As a result of, a lot …

Like a regular user of water transportation in Lagos told me recently, the Lagos ferry service is like a faster, very comfortable BRT system. The difference, she said, is that this is on water. Lagos State Ferry Services Corporation (better known as LAGFERRY) has become very popular in coastal communities within Lagos State providing affordable, fast and safe taxi services on water …

What was thought impossible has unravelled before our eyes. It’s how safe and smooth driving around the heart of Ikeja, capital of Lagos state has become. Hitherto, a drive through Ikeja under bridge, Kodeso, General Hospital (Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH), Obafemi Awolowo Way, Oba Akran, Simbiat Abiola, Ikeja Along, Mobolaji Bank-Anthony, among others was hell on earth. To …

Pastor Tunde Bakare’s mission is not just to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, but also to go into practical Christianity by participating in politics. Bakare, who turns 70 on Monday November 11, is a wealthy attorney, but also better known as a radical pastor. His congregation in the Citadel Global Community Church, CGCC, believes he speaks for God; but …

For Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos of the 21st century is one where everyone irrespective of their status and stations in life should be able to contribute meaningfully to the socioeconomic development of the state. Of course, the governor, ever forward-looking and future-thinking, knows that one better way to put a state with over 21 million population and still counting, …