Dear Young Folks, As early as the age of 14, I yearned for a freedom I knew wouldn’t come easily. I had a dream and a vision of everything I wanted, etched vividly in my mind. The years rolled by, and with every opportunity that came my way, I carefully executed my plans, one step […]
Two days ago, I witnessed two ambulances drive out of an event at Adamasingba Stadium, where over 1,000 people had gathered. This happened right at the peak of the event, raising serious questions about how intentional we are in ensuring effective emergency rescue operations. Amidst the ongoing Oriyomi saga – which increasingly feels like a
Prioritizing Lives: Rethinking Emergency Response in Oyo State Read More »
One of my boys called me recently, asking for a data subscription for their mi-fi. As the call was ending, he reminded me not to forget. Just as I was about to hang up, I heard his younger brother chime in, “Thank God you said that because my daddy forgets everything.” With that, they cheerfully
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Few days ago, I came across a Facebook post by someone demanding that all Radio General Managers in the city publicly stand in solidarity with Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat. While this might seem like a noble cause, it raises deeper questions about the rot in our society, particularly the lack of critical thought, emotional intelligence, and
“Silence and Injustice: The Oriyomi Hamzat Case and the Rot in Our Judicial System” Read More »
The recently held Presidential Media Chat with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked widespread discussions, with one recurring theme standing out – the glaring unpreparedness of the journalists in attendance. This lack of preparedness reveals deeper issues within the media landscape, including inadequate research, poor questioning, and a general failure to seize critical opportunities for
“Reclaiming Accountability: The Need for Ethical and Prepared Journalism in Nigeria” Read More »
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
