Category: Featured

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...

/ February 10, 2021

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...

/ February 7, 2021

Nigeria’s Cow War: Northern Elites as Orogun Adedigba

Nigeria’s Cow War: Northern Elites as Orogun Adedigba By: Festus Adedayo Oyin Adejobi, late Yoruba cripple thespian, renowned for his famous African alternative dispute resolution drama sketches called Kootu Asipa of the 1980s, once allegorized the story of how he became disabled. In Orogun...

/ February 7, 2021

A CULTURE OF SILENCE

A CULTURE OF SILENCE By: Deji Yesufu A friend published an article recently titled “Keep Your Mouth Shut”. In the piece he was advising expectant mothers to be silent about their pregnancies. My friend has a way he weaves his...

/ February 2, 2021

Aliko Dangote’s Costly Libido Mess

Aliko Dangote’s costly libido mess By: Festus Adedayo How can a man fight very difficult life battles, vanquish them all, be a household name in the world as a result of his handsome laurels in business, and then, all of...

/ January 31, 2021

Parenting: Concerning Doyin Okupe’s Gay Son

Parenting: Concerning Doyin Okupe's Gay Son By: Deji Yesufu This week, since Monday, I have published one article every day on Text and Publishing because there are many issues that have caught my attention in the previous week and that...

/ January 27, 2021

RE: A Gay Man in Biden’s Cabinet

RE: A Gay Man in Biden’s Cabinet A Response to Senator Adeyeye’s Essay By: Deji Yesufu When I read Sola Adeyeye’s “A Gay Man in Biden’s Cabinet”, I knew immediately I must offer a rejoinder to the article. Senator Adeyeye...

/ January 26, 2021

Ayisha Osori, Ibadan Book Club and Sundry Matters

Ayisha Osori, Ibadan Book Club and Sundry Matters By: Deji Yesufu This weekend I received an invitation to be at a book reading with Ayisha Osori, author of “Love Does Not Win Elections”. As a civil servant Saturday is about...

/ January 25, 2021

A View on New Year Prayers and Fasting

A View on New Year Prayers and Fasting By: Deji Yesufu It is very common to find many Nigerian Christians engage in a series of prayers and fasting at the turn of a new year or even at the beginning...

/ January 21, 2021

OLIKOYE

OLIKOYE By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie How softly the rain fell that Monday morning when my water broke. Because I was used to the raging downpours of Lagos, this quiet patter calmed me, filled me with peace. My husband Omoregie was...

/ January 19, 2021