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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...