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Buhari and His Tinubu Frankenstein
Buhari and His Tinubu Frankenstein By: Festus Adedayo The news last week that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had begun a probe into the finances of former governor of Lagos State and All Progressives Congress (EFCC) strongman, Bola...
Generosity: A Lifestyle Many Learn Late
Generosity: A Lifestyle Many Learn Late By: Deji Yesufu Mama Deji supplies us meat at the place where I work. One finds it better patronizing her because her customer base here is large and thus she always runs out of...
Arogidigba as the Trouble with Southern Nigeria
Arogidigba as the trouble with Southern NigeriaBy: Festus Adedayo An old photograph currently sits regally in the living room of a top Nigerian politician. Shot sometime in 1954, some 67 years ago, ostensibly in the old Osun Division of the Western...
Timi Dakolo’s “Everything”
Timi Dakolo’s “Everything (Amen)” By: Deji Yesufu If you have not seen Timi Dakolo’s newest music video, I appeal to you to take the time to watch it here; I assure you that it would be worth your time doing...
THE AGONY OF SILENCE
THE AGONY OF SILENCE By: Olugbenga Adejayan The recent Fulani criminalities brought into the spotlight the dangers of remaining silent in the face of injustice. Some of the so called leaders of the Yoruba people have chosen to remain silent...
Kadaria, Kagara and Abductors of our Collective Intelligence
Kadaria, Kagara and Abductors of our Collective IntelligenceBy: Festus AdedayoOn sighting the headline of her piece entitled Nigerian Media: Let’s Stop Ethnic Profiling!, I initially thought well-respected media mogul, Kadaria Ahmed, was set to confront a media orthodoxy. Though it was...
Defeating Mr. Macaroni: Face of a Failed Nation
Defeating Mr. Macaroni: Face of a Failed Nation By: Deji Yesufu When it was announced that the Lekki Toll Gate will resume activities on the 13th of February, 2020, there were two forces that came face to face at daring...
Gov Bala Mohammed’s Paradise for AK-47, Cows and Fulani
Gov Bala Mohammed’s paradise for AK-47, cows and Fulani By: Festus Adedayo At the risk of being charged for excessive hyperbolism, “AK-47,” “cows” and the word, “Fulani,” are the most notorious clichés on parade in Nigeria today. And, come to...
Nigel Henry’s Student, Azeezat Okunola, Writes a Glowing Tribute for Him
To My Late Teacher, Nigel Henry - Azeezat Okunola In memory of my loving teacher and friend, Mr. Nigel Derek Henry, the longest-serving academic member of staff, University of Ibadan, who spent over four decades nurturing students in the various...
The Beatification of Suleiman Johnson
The Beatification of Suleiman Johnson By: Deji Yesufu The last has not been heard of the unfolding drama between “Apostle” Johnson Suleiman and his erstwhile sheep Mike Davids. The drama began, a few weeks ago, with a publication in Punch...