Every uncertain situation speaks loudly about disruption of development and sane life. Once beacons of prosperity and growth, cities as our title applies, now grapple with uncertainty. Economic instability, social unrest and environmental degradation threaten the very fabric of urban life. Deservedly, cities are nucleus and microcosm of a country. Whatever happens in cities affect…

It is received wisdom that supportive, high-quality friends in good places are important in human relationships and in advancing personal and group progress. It is also the case in strengthening relationships among nations. Since his assumption of office, President Bola Tinubu has activated the friendship he has built over time in his quest for Nigeria’s…

There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in a bid to “enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.” Thanks be to God! Well, we are not here to look into the costs and benefits of this new addition at a time when Nigerians are clamouring…

HELLO, Mr President. My enlightenment on how to build strong institutions continues this morning. In terms of institutional violations, the Buhari administration imposed its brand of anti-politics that undermined the secular and traditional institutions of the state. He established a neo-patrimonial network of quislings. Notably, key federal appointments, both in the security and state bureaucracy,…

SIR: The first Think Aloud event in Ogun State will take place at the end of the month. Think Aloud project promotes critical and creative thinking in schools and society. The national policy on education anticipates such an initiative because one of the objectives of primary education in Nigeria is to encourage scientific, reflective, and…