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May

18

2024

Democracy, governance and credible elections (1) – Column

Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abiodun KOMOLAFE, Opinion, Politics

By abiodun KOMOLAFE There is a problem about the institutional framework in which the Nigerian state as presently constituted is based. To have democracy, good governance and credible elections, there must be institutional reforms and great accountability in government. The three are interwoven, only that we tend to think that democracy is all about elections. In any case, the fact that those ingredients are currently missing is an indication that Nigeria still has a long way to go. After all, without democracy and governance, there can’t be credible elections. To put it politely, Nigeria, even as we speak, has very…

May

12

2024

By OHAFIATV

On Professor Isaac Adewole’s 70th birthday celebration!

Column, Lifestyle, News, OpinionAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Lifestyle, Personality, Professor Isaac Adewole, RIP

Professor Isaac Folorunso Adewole, obstetrician, gynaecologist, academic, administrator and former Minister of Health, is 70 years old. So, congratulations to the Ilesa, Osun State-born role model for the youths who rose to become the 11th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan. Longevity is the currency of life! Biblical researchers have confirmed that Psalm 90:10, which puts seventy years as the ‘benchmark’ of human life, was a Psalm written by Prophet Moses, who was recorded to have died at 120 years. By interpretation, therefore, God's own words remain 120 years! Genesis 6:3 but divided into three parts for Moses:…

May

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Education: Southwest Nigeria has lost its edge! – Column

Column, Education, Metro, News, Opinion, SponsoredAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Education, Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion

By abiodun KOMOLAFE The purported ranking of states by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), based on their performance in the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), is the focus of this piece. In the said publication, ‘Lagos State, which hosts many private schools and home to virtually all Nigerians, is in the 6th position. The next Southwest state is Ekiti, in the 11th position. Others are Ondo: 13th; Ogun: 19th; Oyo: 26th; and Osun: 29th. Edo State came 3rd. Even Kwara State out-performed most of the Southwest states as it clinched the 18th position.’ WAEC has since denied…

Nov

04

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria, revenue, poverty and taxation atrophy – Opinion

Column, Economy, Metro, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

By Abiodun KOMOLAFE When our forefathers came up with the wise saying that ‘the earnest wish of potters is for the earth to be clay’, it was not only worthy of commendation but also no mean achievement. The beauty of the adage is that, in some 1000 years to come, it will still be relevant. So, instead of concentrating on having more wealth, the wisdom in it is learning how to be frugal and maximally productive with the little that’s available. Simple Economics: economic activities breed taxation, while taxation without representation is problematic. Generally, the mission of governments is revenue…