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By Olajide Hamzat Recently, when Amofin Beulah Adeoye appeared on Edmund Obilo’s State Affairs program, he had no clue that one of his insightful remarks would spark a heartwarming conversations, and resonate with the people.…

By Olajide Hamzat I was inspired not simply because of his oratory prowess or intellectual depth. Though, I had met some thoughtful leaders in the past. Still, none has the same infectious aura and contagious charisma as the…

By Hamzat Olajide Politics all over the world is a big news, big enough to drive and drag people’s perspectives along different fault lines. When you want to trigger people’s hidden emotions, try politics and see them unravel.…

By Olajide Hamzat The idea that politics is dirty, deadly, and dangerous has gained traction beyond the shore of Africa and much of the global south. Like wildfire, it has spread with remarkable gusto; especially in places…

By Olajide Hamzat Dreams are like seeds. We plant them and watch as they germinate and bear fruits. To have them grow and germinate properly, we must water and nurture them constantly and consistently. Like babies, we must attend to them…

By Olajide Hamzat One bright morning some months ago, a group of women strolled briskly into the elegant Beulah Adeoye Foundation’s House opposite Veterinary Hospital, along Mokola-Sango road, Ibadan. The women, selected…

By Olajide Hamzat When people reflect on how Nigeria finds itself at this precarious juncture of socio-economic hardship, the first idea that comes to mind is the prevalence of corruption and the implementation of policies deemed…

Today, Nigeria, the most populous African nation is 64. In 1960 when the British colonial masters finally agreed to let go of one of its most precious and priceless assets, the news sparked widespread and exciting conversations…

By Olajide Hamzat No country has ever emerged from the darkness of poverty to the light of prosperity through palliatives, band-aides, and quick fixes to deep socio-economic crisis. China for instance lifted more than 700…