OPINION

IBADAN: As part of his efforts to alleviates the suffering of the masses, particularly during this pandemic period, Owolabi Olakulehin Foundation has distributed food items and provisions worth millions of naira to Nigerians in a bid to cushion the effect of the lockdown across Oyo state According to a press …

Opinion By Yemisi Bamgbose ABEOKUTA: Initially I was planning to entertain my readers with an article titled “Laugh and Learn” with the aim of diffusing the tension created by the current lockdown, most especially among men, who are not used to sitting or arriving early at home, and those who …

Opinion BY TUNDE AKINLADE During the pre-independence era of self government in the defunct Western Region, the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo could not use much of the government house, but his house at Oke-Bola, Ibadan. Awolowo then had a Governor. He was only Head of Government Business. Chief Adegoke …

OPINION By Ayomide Oriade As the world battles to save humanity from the clutches of the deadly COVID-19, activities that make the world go round are being grounded. Human freedom is eroded like never before, human contact is being limited to the barest minimum with social distancing measures, and movement is …

OPINION By Emmanuel Nwachukwu The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected virtually every facet of human endeavour in every part of our planet. Sporting events are being postponed or outrightly canceled, schools are being shut down, social gatherings outlawed, stock markets are crashing, Civil Service winding up gradually, countries are …

OPINION: By Maxwell Njarika LAGOS: Child abandonment is when a mother or a couple physically abandon a new born baby right after delivery, either by dumping the child by the road side, some in the river, waste bin or the lucky ones in churches. Research has further shown that this …

OPINION: By Kolawole Lawal Recently, in London, United Kingdom, H.E President Mohamadu Buhari reiterated that the Nigerian Land borders will remain closed until he receives and considers the final report (and recommendation) of a committee set up on the matter. This is an unpleasant news for our constituents and our …

USA: Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has continued to receive knocks since he installed the Fuji star, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal as the Maiyegun of Yorubaland, with an instruction not to prostrate for any monarch in Yorubaland. The US-based, Erelu Mabel Tinuade Onaneye, while reacting to the title said …

Opinion: By Dr. Kayode Bowale NLC, TUC, ASUU and other civil societies including press are expected to be pressure groups; they are supposed to raise their voice and organize protests or strikes against corruption, policy somersault and other social ills in the society. Gone are the days of sensible and …

By Chief Bisi Akande OSUN STATE: I feel shocked, sad and shattered to learn about the sudden death of Senator Mojisoluwa Akinfenwa – a longtime friend of mine since the formation of the Awolowo’s Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). Akinfenwa, among others, led the UPN into victory in Ijesaland. Akinfenwa …