Abiodun Komolafe

Abiodun Komolafe writes in from Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State, Nigeria

A word for Governor Oyebanji

With the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election date set, the stage is now ready. The key issue is that incumbent Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji,...

Oyebanji: Knowledge, Development And Human Wellbeing

Since assuming office as the Governor of Ekiti State on October 16, 2022, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, fondly referred to as BAO, has redefined governance...

Middle East: When Will The Wars End?

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Tola Adeniyi: A life of words and wisdom

"Wisdom is the supreme virtue, for it is the source of all other virtues." – Epicurus. As we reflect on the life and legacy of...

Osun APC Guber Ticket: Aspirants Emerge, Battle Lines Drawn

With the 2026 Osun gubernatorial contest, slated for Saturday, August 8, 2026, it is not surprising that the jockeying to win the governorship ticket,...

Reflections on Naira-for-Crude

The Naira-for-Crude initiative has ignited a profound debate in Nigeria's economic landscape, yielding tangible results, such as the consistent drop in petrol prices. It...

The underdevelopment of Ijebu-Jesa, my Native Nazareth (2)

Presidential Aide Alubankudi's gracious response to the first part of this intervention reflects the significance of roots, responsibility, and collective effort in nation-building. It...

The Underdevelopment of Ijebu-Jesa, my Native Nazareth (1)

I am an angry Nigerian! I am angry because Ijebu-Jesa, my hometown, is a town where the past and present intersect in a complex...

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