An institution does not become anything by itself. Humans who are part of it determine what becomes of it – either strong or weak. This calls attention to the kind …
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Diokpara-amo-Osu: A dangerous stereotype Adada State
The stereotype, Diokpara-amo-Osu, interprets as “the first son is not a blessing to the town, Osumenyi (Osu) for short,” is a harmful narrative that underscores the dangers of stereotypes and …
Read More »Safeguarding organisational assets in the digital age
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, organisations face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding their data and assets from cyber threats. The traditional approaches to data security, which relied on perimeter defences, …
Read More »Understanding Kemi Badenoch
There are usually multiple categories of diasporic citizens. Three are, however, easier to identify. The first are those who express love for their origin, are concerned about its well-being, and …
Read More »Pursuing Nigeria’s 4-D foreign policy, 2024 review – Part 2
President Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to promoting peace, good governance and security across West Africa while commending China’s contribution to Africa’s development through initiatives like the Belt and Road and …
Read More »Jittery junta leaders and compelling needs for ECOWAS unity
With the 29, January 2025 deadline for their self-imposed exit from ECOWAS, the junta leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, the Alliance of Sahel States, AES, have become jittery, …
Read More »Ooni’s face-saving intervention forgot the Supreme Court
The case between Dele Farotimi and Afe Babalola reached a climax when we were informed early on Monday morning that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, had intervened. Media …
Read More »Banking practices: Going forward and backward
This write up is essentially a lamentation on how banking values and principles have changed for the worse since the entry of new generation banks to the industry in the …
Read More »Ifangelism: The challenge of a resurgent cosmology
The endorsement by the Oyo State government of the Ifa divination choice of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo is undoubtedly an official confirmation of the continuing relevance …
Read More »Pursuing Nigeria’s 4-D foreign policy, 2024 review
Statecraft and the pursuit of national interest through articulated foreign policy goals in an international system of increasing centers of power, concert systems and growing tensions among major global powers …
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