By Abdulwarees Solanke, Voice of Nigeria The real force field of our lives is the value system we adhere to. By force field, I mean those indices that are drivers in our lives and those factors that constitute restraints on us. They serve as our motivational elements and preventive indicators. The value system we uphold […]
Whispers of Al-Waarith …..with Abdulwarees Solanke Man shall attain only that which he strives for, so says the book of guidance which distinguishes the truth from error, “The Furqaan” The implication is that we are not to gamble about life. We are to make deliberate choices, plan and act in accordance with verifiable and objective […]
By AbdulWarees Solanke Ambition was one theme that resonated in one of my past Reflections Until Fajr on the tragic death of one of my nephews who I regard as my first son, Sherif Ayobanji Ariyo Abdulazeez at the age of 33, eleven years ago. Titled “Anatomy of Death”, I argued that ambition is a […]
Fellow Nigerians, 2. It is exactly three decades today since Nigerians went to the polls to exercise their inalienable right to elect a President of their choice to lead the transition from military dictatorship to a representative government of the people. 3. The abortion, by military fiat, of the decisive victory of Chief Moshood Kashimawo […]
By Olufemi Kayode There is nothing wrong with anyone aspiring for a political position. But it is another for the aspirant to prove he or she is qualified to take up such a position in overall interest of society. In most cases, people who know that they are unable to meet the standards, become mischievous […]
By Abdulwarees Solanke It is generally believed that democracy is the best form of government as it is the expression of popular will. Taken altogether, it will seem that where the public good is the overriding or overwhelming consideration for democratic choice, it would not lead to rancour, but popular acceptance. The winner will absorb, aggregate […]
By Abdulwarees Solanke As a former staff of the defunct National Concord, the influential newspaper published by the Late MKO Abiola between 1980 and 2000, I know quite a number of media professionals close to the new Nigerian president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, especially since the mid-1990s. From National Concord, he picked two of my […]
By Kamaldeen Akintunde, Esq ….the world is a stage, and men and women are merely players who make their entrances and exits. – William Shakespeare These words say the truth about Prince Abdul Jabbar Bola Ajibola, who left an indelible mark on the world before bidding it farewell. He served with distinction in the noble […]
By Ali M. Ali “…But the Nigerian government always disappoints, that is precisely what they are doing in Sudan…” Reuben Abati May 4, 2023. Let me state upfront that I am a parent to one of the just evacuated students trapped in war-torn, Sudan who returned on Sunday. His mother and I were hugely relieved […]
By Mr Mustapha Sani, Abuja The race and vision for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly is getting more interesting every day. Different persons, groups and organisations are advancing various reasons for aspirants to the exalted position of the third and fourth citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We are indeed in an […]