Category: Humanities
“Breath of Life”: A Review by Deji Yesufu
“Breath of Life”: A Review by Deji Yesufu I am on holidays and visiting a friend at his putsch condo, somewhere in Ikorodu, Lagos. I have had lots to eat, a lot to drink, and a three-day freedom from my...
PROF. ADENIPEKUN’S MANIFESTO IS RELEVANT FOR THE COLLEGE
PROF. ADENIPEKUN’S MANIFESTO IS RELEVANT FOR THE COLLEGE By: Deji Yesufu As another round of elections draw close at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, one can not but appreciate the democratic process employed at appointing a Provost there....
Adebola Saheed Buries his Father
Adebola Saheed Buries his Father By: Deji Yesufu This life is one incredible circle: a child is born; that child grows into adulthood, giving birth to children of his own; and then that child dies and the children he has given birth to...
Marriage and the Woman in the Video
Marriage and the Woman in the Video By: Deji Yesufu A few years ago, when I wrote “Marriage is Difficult”, a few people felt I was being overly dramatic and had again embarked on my quest for attention – writing...
The Bodija Market Woman
The Bodija Market Woman By: Deji Yesufu In April 2023, I visited Portharcourt, Rivers State, for my ordination into ministry. Over the ten days, I was to stay in the city, I had a few free days and so I reached out to Maple Dappa...
IN DIRE NEED – A Review
IN DIRE NEED - A Review By: Moses Jesutola In Dire Need by Mustard Omachoko Idoko is a book which underlines the critical problem that the nation of Nigeria has been facing from a long time ago. The poems which...
WHY PROF. ADENIPEKUN SHOULD BE PROVOST
WHY PROF. ADENIPEKUN SHOULD BE PROVOST By: Deji Yesufu In July 2009, former American President, Barrack Obama, made his first official trip to Africa, when he visited Ghana. On that historic occasion, Obama said: “Africa does not need strong men; it...
Solving the Nigerian Malaise with Chess and Tunde Onakoya
Solving the Nigerian Malaise with Chess and Tunde Onakoya By: Deji Yesufu At about 3am Nigerian time on Friday morning, 20th April, 2024, Tunde Onakoya took to his X account – formerly Twitter – to announce that he and his...
It Takes One Second to Die: The Story of My Bike Accident
It Takes One Second to Die: The Story of my Bike Accident By: Deji Yesufu It has been my desire to take Christian missions a notch higher in Ibadan, and transportation is obviously a vital aspect of this pursuit. So,...
JAPA: A Former Colleague Visits Nigeria
JAPA: A Former Colleague Visits Nigeria By: Deji Yesufu A man is both body and soul. Those who argue for the tripartite nature of man (body, soul, and spirit) have their reasons, but this essay will not venture into that...