Rianat Ademola26 years ago, democracy became a thing in Nigeria. What followed were bloodbath elections that elected bad leaders into power, election violence, corrupt politicians who spent millions to get tickets, and freedom of speech attacked. This is the tapestry Nigeria’s democratic state has witnessed.Today again, as Nigeria celebrates democracy amidst inflation, increased poverty rate,... Continue Reading →
Rianat Ademola Last year, the issue came with the voice of a militant: a sudden hike in school fees that sent a wave of panic across the University of Ibadan. There was no room for compromise, and it was quite true. Students dropped their placards when Aluta songs ceased to be melodic, succumbing hurriedly to... Continue Reading →
Rianat Ademola“Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.”-- Nelson MandelaLeadership does not always look the same. Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. were both fighting for justice, but they chose different methods. King believed in patience and peaceful protest. Malcolm X believed people had to demand their... Continue Reading →
By Rianat Ademola History does its job well in keeping records, reflecting even the truths we would rather forget. History will say it, no matter how shameful it may be. It neither favors the rich nor condemns the poor; it tells things as they are. If it records that we have had countless leaders, we... Continue Reading →
By Rianat Ademola Journalists are likened to parrots even though they do not have a strong curved beak and clawed feet that characterize the omnivore but the fact that nothing goes amiss with them is their similitude. While a parrot speaks out what it hears and repeats something said by someone else without thought or... Continue Reading →
By Rianat Ademola Unity embodies working together to accomplish a goal. During the sitting that moved the motion on Nigerian Independence, Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, gave a speech celebrating the nation's march towards independence as the soon-to-be prime minister. He read, “The future of this vast country of Nigeria must depend mainly on the efforts of... Continue Reading →
By Rianat Ademola On July 4, 2024, the political landscape of the United Kingdom saw a momentous change. After 14 years of Conservative government, the Labour Party won the general election and obtained a strong mandate. The Conservative government was overthrown by the Labour Party, which is led by Sir Keir Starmer, after winning several... Continue Reading →
Photo credit Pinterest We inhabit a world that requires the reins of leadership in every sector, such as business, education, family system and certainly, nations and organisations. Certainly, from the beginning of time, mankind was subjected to the possession of power by a selected few in practically all aspects of life. The implication being that... Continue Reading →
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