Akinlolu Oluwamuyiwa

How to identify a corrupt leader

SIR: Analysts have over the years, admitted that corruption has been the bane of Nigeria’s political, social and economic development. Prominent authors like the late Professor Chinua Achebe in his book titled
9 years ago

On The Death Penalty

THOUGH the Lagos State government has based its retention of the death penalty in its criminal law on its endorsement by the public, the position of the state loses its merit when subjected to deeper scrutiny. Indeed a re-consideration of the decision is validated
9 years ago

Okediran Endows Literary Prize In Honour Of Gimba

FORMER General Secretary during Alhaji Abubakar Gimba’s presidency of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Dr. Wale Okediran has endowed a short story prize in honour of the late author. Okediran, who succeeded
9 years ago

Abubakar Gimba: Farewell To The Mandarin

ABUJA. November 22, 1997. It was another election year for the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) and the writers could be seen in groups and clusters feverishly canvassing for votes. As usual,
9 years ago

We Challenge Buhari To A Debate

THE last time Nigerians enjoyed something really close to an exciting Presidential debate was during the 1993 Presidential elections. I recall the colourful and memorable encounter between the late Chief MKO Abiola
9 years ago

Who Will Speak For Us?

SIR: Regardless of the prominent Umuoji people in high offices and successful businesses, comparatively, something overall seems to be mystifying in the stunted growth of the town. The neighbouring towns of Ojoto,
9 years ago