OPINION

By abiodun KOMOLAFE On October 1, 1999, I wrote an article titled ‘The Ethical Imperative of Governance’ in one of Nigeria's leading national newspapers. In the said article, I advocated for a deep sense of…

Kenya is home to thousands of NGOs promising change. From the big names like USAID, World Vision, and CARE International to local grassroots organizations, billions have flowed into projects aimed at alleviating poverty. But after the…

By Abiodun Komolafe Ayo Aluko-Olokun, a veteran journalist and communication consultant, was recently elected as the National President of St. Patrick's Grammar School, Ibadan, Oyo State (SPACO) Alumni Association. A member of…

By Festus Adedayo On April 23, 1971, the New York Times did a feature on Haitian tyrant, Francois Duvalier, infamously known as Papa Doc. It reported Duvalier as getting Haitian children indoctrinated with a political catechism…

When Mrs. Agbaje started her school in Ibadan twelve years ago, she didn’t envision a tech-enabled future. Her dream was simple—provide affordable, quality education to children in her community. For the most part, she made it work. But as…

By abiodun KOMOLAFE Rivers State is now under emergency rule, and it's likely to remain so for the next six months, unless a drastic change occurs. If not managed carefully, this could mark the beginning of a prolonged crisis.…

By abiodun KOMOLAFE The concepts of power, privilege and governance are complex and multifaceted. Power refers to the ability to influence others, while privilege denotes unearned advantages. Governance encompasses…

By Festus Adedayo An ancient Yoruba anecdote narrates the destructive nature of the tongue. Its moral is specifically targeted at leaders who take unconscionable decisions as dictated by their fleeting passion. It is the tragic…

By abiodun KOMOLAFE We are at midterm, which means that the next electoral cycle has already started. Unfortunately, governance will begin to slow down as politicking and jockeying for advantage become more pronounced,…

By Festus Adedayo Ondo State was in the news for the bad reason last week. A gale of killings, kidnapping and demand for ransom swept through the Akure North and South local governments of the state. Armed assailants were said…