Dear Madam Temilolu, I will be 42 years old next month and I have never had sex with any man to the glory of God. I have fallen into the …
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Sickle cell and various research: Part 3
Three weeks ago, I started discussing the various research available for newborns and young people living with sickle cell disease. I decided to write about this because I was asked …
Read More »Combating Risky Sexual behaviour: A panacea for unending HIV infection
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been an issue of global concern for decades and remains so till today. Despite numerous attempts The post Combating Risky Sexual behaviour: A panacea …
Read More »How banks could have avoided FX gains tax
In a society where a few live in luxury while many struggle in poverty, it’s not surprising that feelings of envy, jealousy, and even resentment arise among the less fortunate …
Read More »Reforming court rules for speedy justice: Catalyst for economic growth
As the Nigerian bench and bar prepare for new leadership with the retirement of Justice Ariwoola as Chief Justice of Nigeria and the scheduled inauguration of Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN …
Read More »Government, thugs and their portents
One of the insightful takeaways from the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests is our involuntary recognition of the baleful utility of thugs or of persons with intimidating appearance or mannerisms in our public …
Read More »Akin Mabogunje in his student’s ink – Part 2
I present to my readers today the second and concluding part of Professor Isaac Megbolugbe’s treasured memorial essay on his former teacher and mentor, the late Professor Emeritus Akin Mabogunje, …
Read More »Of looted artefacts, funds, humans
Recently, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, criticised Western nations for returning looted artefacts and funds without paying interest on them. He spoke in …
Read More »Why we are where we are (2)
Last week I ended my thoughts regarding the noisome and noxious condition of the Nigerian state with these words: “…Corruption carnival in Nigeria is not quieting down. The magnitude of …
Read More »Securing Nigeria’s black gold
As one of the largest oil producers in Africa, Nigeria’s economy heavily relies on its petroleum sector. As of 2023 statistics, the oil industry contributes over 6.33 per cent to …
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