The transformative power of infrastructure development, particularly in providing passable roads, cannot be overstated. It’s heartening to see the positive impact that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s efforts have had on communities in Lagos. By investing in road networks and bridges, the governor has not only improved connectivity but also enhanced the overall quality of life for residents. The benefits of such …

Afghanistan has almost always been in the news for several decades. When it started to make global headlines in the 1980s, it enriched the journalism vocabulary with the word Afghanistanism: the art of leaving behind what is happening in your country to report events in other countries. Which is exactly what I am going to do in this edition of …

Last week’s alleged defamatory remarks by the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe, against the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last September’s governorship election in the state, Dr. Asue have drawn widespread condemnation. Tenebe’s recent social media posts threatening the life of a critic, Pharez Okpere, have also sparked outrage. …

His admirers are singing his praises. Their bets on him have paid off bountifully, after all! And even his critics are in awe, even if their egos won’t allow them to admit it publicly. In just over five-and-a-half years of his stewardship as Lagos State helmsman, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s achievements are too glaring to ignore. At the core of his …

I want to say that we understand that for any government to be able to signpost and show what it has done for its people , infrastructure development is a major driver of that – Babajide Sanwo-Olu The above quote was taken from Governor Sanwo-Olu’s speech while addressing the Minister of State for Works, Hon. Bello Goronyo, who came on …

Being a memorandum in respect of a Bill to amend the Federal Road Safety Act, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2007 and for Related Matters 2024  I most humbly appreciate the House of Representatives for making effort in amending the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) (Establishment) Act, 2007 to give effect to the provision of section 19 of the …

While Lagosians are still celebrating the successful launch of the Red Line metro and eagerly anticipating the boost in daily trips with the arrival of new coaches ordered by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, even better news emerged last week. Plans are underway for the potential simultaneous construction of the Purple and Green Line railways in the coming months. Soon after last …

Did you come across clowns in the course of your reading? They are characterised as jesters. They are not to be taken seriously. At best, they are mere entertainers. Then, the plebians? You must remember the Roman Plebians. They do not have a mind of their own. They are swayed by every argument, moved by emotion and sentiment. They are …

I used to love Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB). He is a complex character whose exploits oscillate between thesis and antithesis. He wants to be humble but at the same time he is churlish. He wants to be humane but as a soldier, he is an assumptive killer. He is a fun to be with. He drops jokes at his leisure …

At last, December has arrived! It’s the season when Christmas decorations and lights brighten offices, schools, churches, streets, and shopping malls while the sound of fireworks echoes across the nation. December is the time when many Nigerians return to their villages or country homes to celebrate with family and friends before resuming work or business in January. It’s a season …