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Assuming no unforeseen circumstances, Dangote Refinery is expected to make its first delivery of refined premium motor spirit, pms, to the Nigerian market by September 2024. The Federal Government has also announced that sales of crude oil to Dangote and other local refineries will begin on October 1, 2024. To address concerns about pump prices … Read more
“Not to know what happened before you were born is to remain forever a child.” – Cicero, 46 B.C. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC-43 BC), renowned statesman, lawyer, philosopher, poet and ‘the greatest forensic orator Rome ever produced’, was right! We have to go into the past to understand today! The present conundrum in the … Read more
“I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to listening and addressing the concerns of our citizens”. These were the words of President Bola Tinubu in a broadcast to the nation on the now-suspended #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. … Read more
Dear respected Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, your excellency sir. With utmost reverence, I am, at this point in time, compelled to draw your attention to somethings that, as a human being, you might have forgotten. Of recent sir, you have been in the news through your speeches at many gatherings, fora and platforms locally and abroad. … Read more
Returning home from work on a humid evening in 2016, I asked my children their thoughts about visiting America. They took their gaze away from the TV, searched my eyes for seriousness, smiled doubtfully and returned their gaze to the TV, exhibiting an air of ‘we have outgrown your pranks, this old man’. America ko, … Read more
Last Sunday, President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation amid #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests, expressing sorrow over lost lives and urging peace. He defended his economic reforms, highlighted progress and unveiled initiatives for youth empowerment, housing and food security. Nevertheless, his address sparked a range of responses, and indeed, it received mixed reactions, with critics saying he didn’t … Read more
I grew up hating my name, Isaac, after listening to Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s song, Upside Down, which he did with his American soulmate, Sandra Isidore, in 1976. Apart from his mother, the king-dethroning Madam Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Sandra was a major influence in the radicalisation of Fela, burnishing his art and heart with the socio-political wildfires called … Read more
The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum. This trend is particularly noteworthy in the context of Nigeria’s political landscape, where endorsements can make or break a candidate’s chances of winning. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Recognises, Respects Citizens’ Right To Protest – Sanwo-Olu Lekki-Epe Corridor: Lagos Suspends E-call-up System – … Read more
Cocaine, opioids and alcohol addiction is in the same league as tobacco addiction, says the Center for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada’s largest research and mental health teaching hospital. Members of the opioid family include heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone and fentanyl, according to the Johns Hopkins University medical website. Unbelievable! Cocaine, heroin, codeine, and … Read more
The tragic loss of 22 students and teachers in the collapse of a Jos school building on 12th July, 2022, has left a bitter tang on our tongues and kept our spirits numb for the past few days. As the entire nation is wrapped in a pashmina of grief, we are once again reminded of … Read more
A Nigerian man mounted a podium in New York City. Let’s call him Mr. A. He captivated the audience with his oratory wizardry. And as he stepped from the podium about 10 minutes later, a burst of applause from the enthralled audience accompanied him while his home country, Nigeria, also came crashing after him. EDITOR’S … Read more
Covid-19 is no longer a scare around the world because the pandemic is over, it is now a long-term disease just like any other infectious disease that is treated according to standard guidelines. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Proposes N70,000 Minimum Wage FG Reverses Ban On Under-18 Admission Seekers For 2024 Olumide Metilelu Appointed To Lagos State … Read more
If you were to choose between three infrastructure, which is also often referred to as social amenities, which of these three would you choose? Or, better still still, how will you prioritize power supply, water supply and good roads? Which will come first in your order of preference? Power supply is the life-wire of economic … Read more
When I wrote Is Soyinka, the god unraveling?, (April 9, 2023) many people thought I belonged to the rank of those misbegotten children who make a pastime of casting aspersions on the literary avatar, Professor Wole Soyinka. As Yoruba will shout while expressing their indignation, can an epileptic, who makes serial pun of dying, ever … Read more
The Iloko, offspring of Arelu, (Iloko Omo Arelu) are held in awe in Yorubaland. For a people who fought one another in internecine wars that began in 1793 and lasted for almost a century, Yoruba give effusion of reverences to people with unusual bravery. Their reverence for the Iloko however comes from this clan’s queer … Read more
Right now, the Yorubas must have to build a leadership that honours their legacy. Again, remember the treaty that ended the Kiriji War, which sparked a rebirth in learning and progressive thinking! This led to a thirst for education, resulting in an explosion of investments in community scholarships, sponsoring individuals to pursue higher education, and … Read more
Now that my father and mother are dead and have gone to where the elderly go to rest their bones in death, I can confess my cigarette addiction. Not that either could put their hands on a Bible and vow that their firstborn was a nicotine-free teetotaler but both card-carrying Christians thought my cigarette … Read more
Available records show that the first public electricity generation took place at Pearl Street Station in New York in 1882 and that electricity generation in Nigeria began in Lagos in 1886. Therefore, one can safely say that this year marks the 142nd anniversary of commercial electricity globally. It also means that all this talk about … Read more
Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, was thrown into chaos on Tuesday evening, following a heavy downpour which caused widespread flooding in the Iwo Road area of the town. The flood which started in Ibadan due to rain quickly rose to alarming levels, engulfing road users, businesses and vehicles. Those in the affected areas … Read more
The flamboyant Ojude Oba festival of flourish and colours is nothing but the cat’s pyjamas. The lavishness of the Ijebu and their thriftiness are bemusing contradictions. EDITOR’S PICKS ANALYSIS: Biden Set For Crucial Interview On ABC News; Will He Quit US Presidential Race? FG Addresses Agreeing To LGBTQ Rights In $150m Samoa Deal FACT … Read more