Nigeria owes Professor Soyinka an immense debt of gratitude. In an era when integrity often appears negotiable, he has demonstrated that intellectual independence remains possible. He has shown that scholarship …
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PROLOGUE — THE TABLE THAT WAS NEVER SET In 1884, representatives of fourteen European nations gathered in Berlin to negotiate the partition of a continent whose people had not …
Roads, parks, bridges, streetlights and public buildings quickly lose their value when maintenance is neglected. Yet maintenance is more than repairs — it is a promise that public investments will …
The study of History is the beginning of wisdom – Jean Bodin Gen Gowon has no doubt done his own part by writing his own story for posterity to situate …
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5 teas that fight body inflammation and how to use them
by Bisi Abiolaby Bisi Abiola 3 minutes read5 Teas to Fight Body Inflammation and How to Use Them highlights the healthy benefits of drinking these simple, delicious beverages. First of all, it’s crucial to note and appreciate …
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Cultivating belonging through protection of public spaces and culture of maintenance
by Gbenga Onabanjo 1 minutes readGovernment has a duty to protect and maintain public assets, but citizens also have a responsibility. Public infrastructure is collective property, not nobody’s property. Vandalising manhole covers, bridge railings and …
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How Rotary’s values, 4-Way Test can lift up Nigeria
by Ehi Braimahby Ehi Braimah 9 minutes readThe task of nation-building, as I have written in previous articles, belongs to all Nigerians – young or old. However, it has become evident that we need a “moral code” …
The most dangerous leader in your boardroom is not the one who refuses to use AI. It is the one who uses it — and has quietly stopped thinking. PROLOGUE …
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Ladipo Auto Parts Market: Where cars go to meet their ancestors
by Gbenga Onabanjo 1 minutes readOnly Nigerians could convert organised confusion into organised commerce… But must survival always replace planning? Markets are more than places to buy and sell. They are part of the city itself. They …
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Travelogue: Rotarians connect, explore food and cultural attractions in Taipei
by Ehi Braimahby Ehi Braimah 9 minutes readEvery year, Rotarians from around the world gather at a pre-selected city for the Rotary International Convention which presents a great opportunity to connect, seek international partners for projects, learn, …