Oh, for a more orderly society!
Order. Noun. A condition in which everything is in its right place and functioning properly.
Order is, arguably, the distinctive physical feature of an advanced,...
Standing (forever) at the threshold of greatness?
Opportunity. Noun. A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; a chance for something to happen.
What is it that turns potential...
Interrogating culture
For residents of Ile-Ife in Osun State of Nigeria, the demise of the Ooni, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, has, expectedly, been accompanied by some interesting...
A state of violence: Rivers State and the Agatu killings
The level of violence that accompanied the re-run elections conducted in Rivers State on Saturday, March 19, 2016 has made it imperative for the...
Chaplain’s Sacking: Matters Arising
By Prof Remi Sonaiya
The sacking of the erstwhile presiding chaplain of the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Venerable Femi Taiwo, presumably on the...
Of citizens, leadership, expectations
Expectation. Noun. 1. Looking forward to; anticipation. 2. A looking for as due, proper or necessary. 3. (pl.) Prospect of future success, prosperity, etc.
The...
Education for Development (1)
This week I have decided to publish a section of a speech I gave at the graduation ceremony of a school in Lagos sometime...
Who should be a politician?
It was surprising and quite revealing to hear a serving governor tell me recently that he had told a man who had contested the...
2015 Christmas/New Year Greetings To You & Yours!
I have chosen to “go public” with my annual Christmas/New Year letter this year, extending its reach beyond the friends and acquaintances who are...
Groping for signs of hope
Encouragement. Noun. 1. When someone talks or behaves in a way that gives you confidence to do something. 2. Words or behaviour that makes...
