Father’s day, celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June, is a special occasion dedicated to honouring and appreciating the contributions, sacrifices, and love of fathers and father figures. While …
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Multigenerational wealth: The power of documenting the past
Accomplished individuals often seek to ensure that their legacies are preserved and transmitted effectively to future generations. In Nigeria, where socio-cultural values and economic landscapes present unique challenges and opportunities, …
Read More »The coastal highway wonder-gift to Nigerians!
I have said it necessarily ad-nauseam that by mere simple common sense that God (or if anybody else prefers then, nature) endowed every human being with, it is very easily …
Read More »National anthem: Deconstructing the military legacy – Part 3
However, history can be kind to a people, though not for too long. Some luck nations even get a second chance to put things right, learn from the past; restructure …
Read More »Resource management and capacity development a major pathway to economic growth in Nigeria
Resource management and capacity development are essential components for fostering economic growth in any country, including Nigeria. With a population of over 200 million people, Nigeria has the potential to …
Read More »Turn media lenses on governors
You may have seen the video clip of President Bola Tinubu encouraging leaders of the Arewa Consultative Forum to ask governors to judiciously discharge their responsibilities to their people (now …
Read More »National anthem: Deconstructing the military legacy – Part 2
However, General Olusegun Obasanjo did not change the lyrics of the National Pledge which was created by Professor (Mrs) Felicia Adebola Adedoyin in 1976. Professor Adedoyin who was born on …
Read More »Towards a more perfect democracy
In the last two weeks, we witnessed two significant and related Republican events in Nigeria. May 29, 2024 marked the one year in office of the present government led by …
Read More »Folly of leadership
The late distinguished American historian, Babra Tuchman, noted that failed leadership is of four kinds, often in combination; Tyranny or Oppression, Excessive Ambition, Incompetence or Decadence, Folly or Perversity. I …
Read More »Breaking the cycle of national trauma
Abiodun was raised by an alcoholic father while his mother was the subservient punching bag who could not stand up to her husband. Abiodun grew up watching his father batter …
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