OPINION

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAF 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 …

Opinion: BY OLADIPO OLUWOLE Human ability to objectively learn from the past mistakes, often leads to appreciative breakthroughs in future endeavors! But, politicians could, sometimes, sacrifice such fruitful, and red flag learning experiences, for their own personal political vendettas and interests, which have always been the bane of our collective …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE “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 …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE “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 …

Opinion: BY WOLE OLADIPO The two erstwhile Lagos State Military Governors, before 1999 – Olagunsoye Oyinlola, a retired general, (later, became the Osun State civilian governor), and Buba Marwa, a retired brigadier general, (the present performing NDLEA Chairman), were diametrically sterling, and excellent, but opposites, in that Oyinlola created wealth …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE 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. In various states, governors have received endorsements from diverse groups …

Opinion: BY LANRE OGUNDIPE Mr. President, l urged you to please stop the threats emanating from security agencies on the proposed nationwide protest. All you need to do is to engage Nigerians and plead for their understanding. You also need to inform them of the efforts you are making to …

Opinion: BY TOPE ADEWUNMI On the 22nd June, 2024, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, issued three new Executive Orders aimed at fostering sustainable development, environmental conservation, and responsible mining practices. The third of the Executive Orders addresses land management and mining activities by prohibiting traditional rulers from entering …

Opinion: BY EKEMINI JAMES  In a world where political leaders often seem detached from the struggles of the common man, I find Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State completely in a different light; a dimension of discernment, empathy, compassion, and most of all, one who would go all out …

Opinion: BY LANRE OGUNDIPE “The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionable integrity.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower The age-long Ibadan cherished ascension to the throne of Olubadan of Ibadanland was on Friday, July 8, 2024 axed by Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, when he threw spanners into the works, …