Opeyemi Ajayi

Ope Ajayi writes from Nigeria.

Stand up for something Meaningful

History is always available to teach how to do the right thing in the right place and at the right time. In 1857, the...

Let’s Tap into This!

Japan is currently the world’s second largest developed economy but with a shrinking working population; analysts have consistently explained that the dwindling youth population...

The Assembly of Elders

The word “Senate” originated from the Latin word, “senatus” or “senex” meaning “The Elders”. The term originated from ancient Rome. The defunct Roman Senate...

Sustaining Democratic Values

The French Revolution occurred when the people decided to crush the power gaps themselves. When England reduced the powers of the Monarchy, it led...

The Way Forward

Almost every Nigerian agrees with the assertion that corruption is the greatest threat to the nation becoming the most desirable country to live in...

Greatness is a Choice!

Why are there rich countries and poor countries? Why do some fulfill their potentials in life and some don’t? Why are some kings and some slaves? Some become heads of corporations’ and some serve them, why? To some life is brutish and unfair, to some life is beautiful and good. Why?

Keep The Fire Burning

Nothing moves until it is moved, nobody will naturally give you what rightfully belongs to you until you ask, human beings are naturally selfish, brutal and corrupt...

The New Hierarchy Of Needs

Slums in Nigeria are usually identified with poverty and underemployment. Some have described a slum as an over crowded district of a community usually inhabited by poor people...

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