Have you noticed that in the last two weeks, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State seems to have acquired an inexplicably large dose of boldness and courage? Conversely, you must have equally observed that, in the last couple of days, Minister of Federal Capital Territory, the very loquacious Nyesom Wike has taken an uncharacteristically large overdose of meekness and humility. …

At the close of every month, an African non-denominational brand, the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), launches into the international scene, seeking a solution to humanity’s multi-,disciplinary crisis, arising from integrity bereavement. We’re all discomfited, distressed and depressed under a cloud of uncertainty about what is to drop down. Nations and their governments are facing a host of seemingly implacable …

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab is a refreshing force in the state government. A lawyer by training and a visionary leader by nature, Wahab has demonstrably improved both the education sector and, more recently, the environment space of the state. His legal background brings a much-needed focus on due process and stakeholder engagement. Whether …

In a manner of speaking, the now famous tagline ‘Eko for Show’ associated with Nigeria’s Centre of Excellence, Lagos State, is not a mere platitude after all, judging by the degree of monumental socio-economic development projects that dot the landscape. A first-time visitor to Mile 2, Oshodi, Oyingbo, Abule-Egba, Agege, Iyana-Ipaja, Ipaja Ayobo, Epe, Badagry, and other uptown districts, not …

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji is, without doubt, one of the country’s best performing governors. He works hard, talks less, evades the limelight but his people describe him as an achiever. He was in Dallas, United States of America recently to urge foreign investors to take advantage of the current economic reforms in Nigeria to invest in the country. “This …

I was chatting with a friend last week, who, mid-speech, redirected our conversation to the situation in the Middle East. She wanted to know what the mood in the United States was. Over 6,000 miles away in Nigeria from where she was calling, she didn’t quite trust the media accounts. Since I was visiting the US, she thought I might …

Open Letter to Senator Monday Okpebholo Dear Senator Monday Okpebholo I bring you greetings. I am an indigene of Edo State but resident in Lagos. From my surname, you should be able to guess that I am from Edo Central Senatorial District, and importantly, not far from your Uwuesan community. This should suffice for introduction, I guess. On Tuesday 14 …

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reiterated his vision to ensure that airlifting of pilgrims from Ibadan to Saudi Arabia for Hajj comes alive. Makinde spoke yesterday during a farewell ceremony for the 2024 pilgrims. He admonished them to be good ambassadors and not be found wanting in any way. The governor said regulators have agreed to airlift pilgrims from …

Vice President Kashim Shettima has flagged off the inaugural flight for this year’s hajj at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (SABIA), Birnin Kebbi (SABIA) to Madina International Airport, Jedda with 423 pilgrims and hajj officials from Jega and Arewa local government areas of Kebbi State. While flagging off the flight, Shetima said despite the economic constraints the country had gone …

There is this metaphorical joke which tries to paint the agony of living in Nigeria that goes something like this…in a question and answer form: “What do you do for a living”? “I live in Nigeria for a living”. In a manner of speaking, the joke is that it is so tough to live in Nigeria, and just living in …