‘There is the saying, to wit, an elder running in the afternoon: if he is not pursuing something, something is pursuing him’. As was wont our practice, we rubbed minds as those of us who were friends and aides sat at table with Governor Ayodele Fayose at Osuntokun House, as the Ekiti State Government House, Ado-Ekiti, was called. Contributing to …

Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has emerged as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, driven by the visionary leadership of its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya. Appointed on 29 September 2022, and assuming office on 13 days later, Odusanya — a globally celebrated scientist and one of Nigeria’s top four researchers for three consecutive years, as recognised by …

Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has rallied the media to hold the government accountable for the safety and security of schools across Nigeria through the passage of the Safe School Declaration (SSD) Bill into law. At a high-level roundtable for media executives recently, the Co-ordinator, of the Safe School Project, Mrs. Jennifer Nwokedike said that the project was …

Stakeholders have affirmed the importance of an effective cost prediction being part of the holistic strategies for school safety and security plan just as they said it is critical to ensure that all learners, staff members and school property, including buildings and equipment, as well as school communities are protected from human-induced and natural hazards. They explained that a well-planned …

At his ancient ‘imperial’ home in Molete, Ibadan last Thursday, I wrote in the condolence register: ‘He was a man, like French philosopher, Voltaire, who had trapped inside a single skull the brains of generations’. When I met Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo (VOS) for the first time in 1995, the facade of scales that decorated my eyes about him began …

Tai Solarin, the famous educationist was in the habit of encouraging students of his school- May Flower School Ikenne, Ogun State to follow the most difficult path to achieve success. As he was wont to counsel them, the most difficult road is not only the safest but it toughens the traveller and compels him or her to appreciate the essence …

In a revealing self-published article on medium, Nigerian-born tech innovator, Hanu Fejiro Agbodje, shared of his inspiring experience from an unforgettable week he recently spent with legendary co-founder of the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson on the billionaire’s private Necker Island, a part of the British Virgin Islands. However, the biggest highlight of Hanu’s time on the magnificent island was …

In the evolving landscape of corporate leadership, diversity is no longer just a metric — it is a strategic imperative. As organisations navigate an increasingly complex business environment, gender-balanced leadership has emerged as a critical driver of innovation, agility, and long-term success. At BAT Nigeria, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are not just ideals but fundamental to our corporate strategy, …

As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), which was established on, it is imperative that we pause to acknowledge and honour our fallen colleagues, tragic victims of impunity. Every act of violence against journalists — be it intimidation, harassment, or murder — constitutes a fundamental assault on the very principles of democracy and freedom …

Many years ago, when my teacher said nothing sells like sex, crime, and money, I didn’t fully understand what he meant. Yet, over the years, I’ve repeatedly seen that a judicious mix of these socio-economic ingredients is a spellbinder. Apart from the tragic news about banditry, the suspense in Rivers State, and the heightened prostitution amongst politicians crossing carpet or …