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Sanwo-Olu: Meeting transportation needs of Lagosians

Sanwo-Olu: Meeting transportation needs of Lagosians

Friday, March 5, 2021 will remain a memorable day to the entire people of Lagos State, especially residents of Agege and its environs. It was a day the long-sought relief from choking vehicular gridlocks around…

Dryness of the skin

Dryness of the skin

Miss LTF has had an age long struggle with dry skin. She’s a fashion freak just like her mum and acquisition of ornaments is actually her passion. There is a particular brand of lotion that’s…

Insecurity: Time to take fight to the bad guys!

Insecurity: Time to take fight to the bad guys!

In previous write ups, I have dwelt extensively on the issue of insecurity across our beloved country and have often tried to offer suggestions as to alleviating the scourge. Of course as we all know,…

PATRIOTISM AS BUILDING BLOCK OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PATRIOTISM AS BUILDING BLOCK OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

        Text of a lecture delivered by Dr Dakuku Peterside at the GLOBAL PATRIOTS NEWSPAPER/ NIGERIA CONSULATE – NEW YORK / NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA ORGANIZATION, NEW JERSEY CHAPTER INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PATRIOTISM,…

Insecurity: Kidnappers reveal dangerous trend

Insecurity: Kidnappers reveal dangerous trend

The bandits told us that their operations were always successful with the collaboration of informants whom they pay huge amounts of money. They bragged that, they have just started and that they have informants everywhere…

When the joints become stiff and painful

When the joints become stiff and painful

Scene one BJ’s Granny celebrated her 80th birthday anniversary last December. It was a pain filled one as every stride taken elicited an excruciating pain in her knees. She had made conscious efforts to lose…

Economic Council and Nigeria’s ethno-religious crisis

A few weeks ago, during the unfortunate incident that led to a crisis in Shasha area of Oyo State, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, delivered a powerful statement on the essence of unity and justice…

When the central nervous system degenerates…

When the central nervous system degenerates…

The scene Imagine a banquet with the guests seated, strange bed fellows came to feast. The roll call of invitees was indeed puzzling; Adolf Hitler (1889–1945), German dictator and champion of the Holocaust, Pope John…

Crime is the best paying business in Nigeria

Crime is the best paying business in Nigeria

Not too long ago, I was privy to a telephone conversation between two friends, and the chilling account of the narration by the person who was with me at the time he answered the call,…

When bandits turn ‘Nollywood stars’

When bandits turn ‘Nollywood stars’

No longer content with their vile acts of killing, maiming, raping and pillaging, bandits in Nigeria have now branched into the movie industry – à la Nollywood! In a despicable video posted on social media,…