By Femi Babafemi The danger of writing a tribute to any high profile personality in Nigeria today is obvious: the writer runs the risk of being misrepresented as a political praise singer, or at times, time and tide can cast…
We shall engage in teaching, research and community development – TAU
Text of Speech delivered at the Maiden Matriculation Ceremony of Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, Kwara State by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolade Luke Ayorinde on Friday, August 20, 2021 ALL GLORY AND HONOUR BE TO OUR GOD FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL…
Letter to Nigeria
By Sunday Oyinloye Dear Nigeria. Let me first acknowledge that I respect you because you gave birth to me. You were born in 1914, and lived with your parents for decades until you started living on your own in 1960.…
His candies are drugged, their cookies cannabis
By Sunday Oyinloye Arnold Maniru is supposed to be a role model for the younger ones in Nigeria by virtue of being a youth corps member serving his country, but the 22 year –old man has proved otherwise. He was…
When Lions Clubs International embarked on free diabetes screening
By Sunday Oyinloye Lions Clubs International has an excellent record of humanitarian works across the globe. This is not coming as a surprise because one of the purposes of the Clubs is to create and foster a spirit of understanding…
Ambassador Onowu unveils Nigeria’s investment opportunities in Belgium
By Sunday Oyinloye Nigerian Ambassador to Belgium, Obinna C. Onowu on Friday unveiled Nigeria’s investment opportunities. Onowu who hosted members of Belgium Luxemburg Nigeria Chamber of Commerce (BLNCC) at an event tagged “Ambassador meet and Greet” said Nigeria is not…
Founder of Zawram Foundation appointed into APC committee
By Sunday Oyinloye Founder of Zawram Foundation, Barrister Zainab Marwa-Abubakar has been appointed into the Digital Ttransformation Committee of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the party. Zawram Foundation promotes peace and…
‘Why I launched the first female online television in Sierra Leone’
Precious Amabel Lebby is a broadcast journalist who uses her voice to bring power to the voiceless. She advocates for women and girls in her community and urges government officials to respond to issues facing youth at all levels. She…
After SuNMaP2, what next for malaria elimination in Nigeria?
By Sunday Oyinloye The mood at the end of programme dissemination meeting of Support to the National Malaria Programme Phase 11 (SuNMaP2) held at Ibeto Hotel, Abuja, on Tuesday was that of sadness and joy. Sadness, because a programme designed…
A lawmaker and his passion for community development
By Sunday Oyinloye The importance of community development cannot be over emphasized; little wonder Coretta Scott King says “the greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” Ara Tucker also gives an insight…