I recall an argument that arose recently over the death of afrobeat rapper and singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (well known as MohBad. I had gone to visit my barber and the discussion bothered on the probity of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration to probe into the musician’s death and still turn in the outcome. Memories of grief-stricken fans of the music …

When death comes (and it will surely come), we do not have a choice in the matter. Death is inevitable, and because we are mere mortals, we cannot fight back. Even when we do, due to advances in medical science, the effort does not last the distance. We eventually surrender when death knocks on the door. Why should we even …

The demolition of over 200 structures under construction by the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) on 19th January generated intense reactions. The development marks the unending demolitions and waste of resources in the city. More pathetic are the cases of humble home seekers who invest the little they had into the structures knocked down. In many cases, the structures …

Is the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) still around? Is the organisation still in existence? That was the weighty question Prof. Ikechukwu Okoro, a visually impaired Nigerian and Iowa State University don, slammed on me the moment I informed him of my mission in Kampala, Uganda. Okoro and I had met on our way to Addis-Ababa – me, en route Kampala; and …

It is no longer news that one of the pillars of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration is security and good governance. Security is pivotal to good governance and the survival of societies rests principally on both. The 1999 constitution recognises the sanctity of citizen’s security and welfare in Section 14(2) (b) which states that the “security and welfare of the people …

When Lagos wielded the big stick on styrofoam and other single-use plastics a few days ago, it deployed one important phrase: with immediate effect. Obviously propelled by the adage that prevention is better than cure, the government announced a ban on the usage and distribution of the items in a tone that sent signals that it really means business. Interestingly, …

Lagos – yes, your very own Lagos – is one of the best 20 cities to live in the world! It’s not the Lagos State Government making this matter-of-fact statement, the rating of Lagos is courtesy of the world-renowned Time Out Group, a British media and hospitality company established in 1968, which has developed into a global platform across 333 …

For Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, making Lagos State a 21st century economy has left the realm of just a mere dream but now a reality of some sorts. This is self-evident in the magnificent structures from the super highways, well-planned road networks, low cost housing estates, springing up of food basket zones in eco-friendly settings, and several other social amenities such …

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) through its Green Recovery Nigeria (GRN) programme, implemented livelihood support activities that boost the economic value of over 1000 Nigerians who live within the communities where 276,860 tree seedlings were planted in 2023. The overall goal of the GRN is to contribute and facilitate a reforestation scheme in 25 per cent of Nigeria’s total landmass. …

With the increasing demand for blue-collar workers in Europe,, North America and Asia, the Federal Government, through the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), is now working to up the skills of artisans in Nigeria which, in turn, would boost the nation’s economy through skilled manpower and labour export. Of recent, Denmark, Germany, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Estonia, United Kingdom, Ireland and …