Dear Young Folks, “The power to question is the basis of all human progress.” In a blog post by Indira Gandhi, she affirms that this assertion illuminates the intrinsic link between inquiry and advancement. Gandhi posits that the ability to pose questions, challenge established norms, and seek deeper understanding is the driving force behind the […]
Dear Young Folks Exactly ten years ago, I withdrew from my ongoing Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture just two weeks into the first semester exams. The bi-weekly journey from Enugu to Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria was not only financially draining but also emotionally exhausting. Additionally, the program was not eligible for a Master of
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The Unseen Efforts of Fathers: A Call for Recognition Beyond Emotions You all chose to trend the picture of him and his mother just as you did for Ademola Lookman. When the story about Ademola Lookman emerged, featuring images of him with his father, I wanted to write about this in relation to mental health.
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Yesterday marked my first appearance in years on the Monday edition of Loripapa. The videos below recap our season and highlight some major talking points. His Excellency Seyi Makinde, a passionate football enthusiast, understands the necessary actions to improve the sport. However, there is a growing need for more intentional efforts to achieve these goals.
Many agencies and ministries in Oyo State employ young aides to support political appointees, yet it remains difficult to reach these bodies via official emails. This gap forces individuals to resort to the unsustainable practice of delivering documents in person. It is perplexing to hear frequent excuses about the government’s inability to adequately empower some
Kolapo Temitope Glorious has initiated a competition to win the Best LG (Local Government) of the Year award. His recent efforts in evacuating a significant volume of waste from the Olorunsogo bridge a few weeks ago clearly demonstrate the necessity of decentralizing waste management in the state. This initiative is part of a broader strategy
I believed it had been a positive experience engaging with our friends and associates in government, leveraging those relationships to offer our insights and advice where needed. Your leadership and dedication to the youth constituency are evident in your decision to entrust the future of the state to over 50 young individuals serving as commissioners,
I have been participating in various forums since the game ended, and one of the key topics for our radio discussion later today should be to commend Ibadan fans for their exemplary conduct thus far, encouraging them to continue this positive behavior. We must avoid stadium violence at this critical point in the season, regardless
I often hear from colleagues and friends about how highly Babatunde Saheed speaks of me in my absence. These moments make me reflect on the kind of person he is. A few months ago, we sat together, and he recounted our journey, beginning when I served as his correspondent in 2007, until I became an
Dear Young Folks, The emerging leaders of tomorrow wield both the promise of progress and the peril of shortsightedness, as they grapple with the temptation to prioritize immediate rewards over long-term sustainability. This delicate balance between present indulgence and future responsibility echoes throughout your actions and inactions, revealing a concerning resemblance to the traits of
