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  A Professor of Political Science, Prof. Femi Badejo, has urged African leaders to prioritise transformative development and visionary leadership to overcome external challenges and achieve progress.   Badejo, who works at Chrisland University, Abeokuta, made the call in a telephone interview. Badejo, also a writer and  diplomat, recently received a life achievement recognition award from the Nelson Mandela Distinguished Africanist Award. The award is given to Africans who has distinguished himself or herself in public leadership positions. It is organised by the Award Committee of the Africa Annual Events and the University of Texas at Houston. According to Badejo, leadership plays a crucial role in galvanising people toward development and mitigating  adverse impact of external impediments. Badejo warned that the external environments posed significant threats to Africa, including the risk of re-enslavement and re-colonisation. He said  that this was dri...

  In the age of social media, moments once considered deeply personal and sacred are now increasingly becoming public spectacles. Platforms designed to foster connection and self-expression have given rise to a troubling trend — the commercialization and trivialization of religious practices. From solemn prayers to traditional rituals, individuals often record and share these intimate moments online, blurring the lines between reverence and performance. A striking example is the tendency to capture moments of prayer or spiritual reflection for likes, comments, and shares. Some users live-stream their prayers, pilgrimage journeys, or even consultations with spiritual leaders and traditional oracles. While these posts may be intended to inspire or document experiences, they risk reducing sacred acts to mere content for public consumption. The sincerity of religious devotion can easily be questioned when a camera lens stands between the individual and their divine moment. Furthermo...

  Prof. Olufemi Fatile, a Professor of Public Administration, Lagos State University (LASU), has described insecurity as a worrisome development and urged the Federal Government to tackle it head-on. Fatile made this known while delivering the 104 Edition of LASU Inaugural Lecture Series at the university’s main campus Ojo, on Tuesday, in Lagos. The lecture is titled: “Nigeria and The Killer Squad: Corruption, Insecurity And Restructuring Brouhaha- Why These Problems Persist.” Fatile said the development made some parts of the country unsafe. “Militia groups in the South, insurgency in the North, kidnapping in the East and South, ritual killings in the East and West, political and non- political calculated assassination across the nation. “The regional pattern of this phenomenon has given rise to regional security formation in the country to curtail the alarming rate of insecurity. “This is because insecurity is like a sore in a man which, if not well treated expands gradually to t...

 Orederu bows out, declares NDL among Africa’s best Lagos, March 24, 2025 The Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard Limited (NDL), Rear Adm. Abolaji Orederu, says the dockyard now holds a prominent position among docking and ship repair facilities on the African continent. Orederu made the remark on Monday while handing over leadership of the Naval Dockyard to Rear Adm. Ibrahim Shehu at the NDL, Victoria Island, Lagos. Orederu, while expressing gratitude, thanked God Almighty for granting him good health and strength throughout his successful 21-month tenure at the dockyard. He also extended appreciation to the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, for his unwavering support. “His support encouraged and motivated the men, enabling us to achieve key infrastructural developments and landmark projects within the dockyard,” Orederu said. One of the most significant projects during his tenure was the construction of the Seaward Defence Boat Four and Five, both built ...

Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu advices women to leverage digital technology for better future M) The First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu flanked by NOWA coordinator, Lagos State, Mrs Josephine Oamen and UNAN President Mr Oluremi Olutimo. Lagos, March 22, 2025 The Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has advised women to leverage digital technology and innovations to build a better future for themselves and their families. Sanwo-Olu advised on Friday in Lagos during the 2025 International Women’s Day celebration by the Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA). The event had the theme, Accelerate Action. NOWA organised the event in collaboration with the United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNAN). The event held at Naval Dockyards Conference Hall, Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu said that digital tools held the potential to bridge gender gaps, enhance access to opportunities, and promote women’s rights. "However, we must do more to ...

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called for solutions to tackle global climate change challenges, saying Nigeria will remain committed in combating the menace. Shettima made this known during his keynote address at the symposium on climate change organised by the Climate Change Council of Nigeria Secretariat and the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources. The symposium, with the theme: “Intersecting Works of Climate Change, Mangrove, and Art,” was held at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos. Shettima was represented by the Special Adviser to Mr President on National Economic Council and Climate Change, Mrs. Rukayat El-Rufai. The vice president noted that all hands must be on the deck to address the issue. “Climate change is not a distant threat; it is our lived reality. Each of you in this room, whether you craft policy or canvas, invest capital or work with communities, have witnessed its impacts, and felt the urgency. We can no longer afford to work in silos. “That is...