Tunde Kelani: The Man Exceeds the Frame, By Toyin Falola
The appointment at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta will provide him a unique opportunity to contribute to the diffusion of creativity, the linkages of sciences, technology and culture, and the training of future leaders in a dynamic world and age of expanding possibilities. TK's tentacles will spread beyond his…
More Bullets and Fewer Prayers, By Majeed Dahiru
To contain the current spate of insecurity in Nigeria, more bullets are needed and fewer Faced with the current reality of the inability of Nigeria’s security forces to secure the entire stretch of the Nigerian territory, there is an urgent need to review Nigeria’s gun laws to allow for a…
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Liad Tella: The Man The Cap Fits, By Adam Adedimeji
Alhaji Tella has lived a fulfilling life of service to Allah, to community and to humanity at large. He is a magnetic personality and devout Muslim whose lifestyle shall continue to inspire generations of Muslim professionals for many years to come. He has been a Muslim leader and now that…
Asiwaju Tella and the Long Walk to Honour, By Tunde Musibau Akanni
As Alhaji Tella therefore bags a distinguished, formal recognition from his Iwo roots today, what may probably remain the most enduring legacy is the inspiration he has cultivated in multitudes across assorted sectors. To the bounteous glory of Almighty Allah, my brother and friend, Kayode Awobadejo, a distinguished muslim alumnus…
Democracies Gone Crazy: Egypt’s Sisi and Indonesia’s Widodo, By Owei Lakemfa
Sisi and Widodo are perfecting ways to criminalise not just the actions, but also thoughts of their political opponents, so as to make any challenge against them impossible. Interestingly, they do this under the canopy of democracy. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil El-Sisi sees himself as the saviour…
Mokyr’s “A Culture of Growth”: A Review In the African Context (2), By Rafiq Raji
Being a modern man does not require that you give up your religion or your traditions. Instead, it is underpinned by the philosophy that there is a rational explanation for everything. In applying this ethos, you approach problems objectively, seek new and better solutions, and continually seek to improve your…
How the Sex-For-Marks Phenomenon Damages Nigeria, By ‘Tope Fasua
...if students are not allowed to study in an atmosphere devoid of fear, their productivity will be If students are unable to express themselves because lecturers are harsh, mean, fraudulent, lecherous, manipulating and self-seeking, predatory, wicked, and uncaring, then where will innovations come from? Through this process, the lecturers will…
The Diplomatic Marriages of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), By Murtadha Gusau
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creations. May Allah extol the mention of the Prophet in the highest company of Angels and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his family, his Companions and all…
Policing Our Borders, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Nigeria’s capacity to put pressure on Benin is very high in principle. In practice, however, they know that all they have to do is come to Abuja and beg Oga president. The second thing they know is the level of corruption in Nigeria is so high that whatever policies are…
President Buhari’s Choice of Sadiya Umar Farouq, By Hannatu Musawa
Kudos to the president for not only creating this much-needed Ministry, but for having the foresight of making a choice from one of his own; from choosing his capable daughter, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, to reach out to Nigerians affected by humanitarian crisis and disaster, in trying to lift as…
