THE article “Tortoise Folklore as Metaphor of National Leadership” is published again, this week, as a humble tribute to Pius Adesanmi, a celebrated African Intellectual beacon who regrettably eclipsed much, much too early, in the fatal crash of Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX in March 2019. Please read on:
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NEMA receives 326 Nigerians from Libya
At least, 326 stranded Nigerians in Libya have arrived Nigeria, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said. Alhaji Idris Muhammed, Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office of NEMA, who confirmed the development to newsmen on Friday in Lagos, said the returnees were received in two batches. Muhammed said the Nigerians arrived the Cargo Wing of the […]
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The meaning of political leadership in an age of pessimism
OURS is a confused and illiberal age. Our people have become so pessimistic about the future it’s alarming. My experience with politics so far has even deepened my sense of pessimism. A few days ago I found myself in a room with some of the greatest movers and shakers in the political arena. There was not a single discussion of how we could take Nigeria forward. I felt as if I was in the midst of gangsters.
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Leadership, health, workplace safety in focus as TNL hosts retreat in Ibadan
FOR business organisations to achieve and maintain a high level of performance and a record of impressive achievements, they must ensure environments that are conducive to high productivity and safeguard the mental and physical well-being of the workers.
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Dynamic labour leadership – refueling the economy by Femi Falana
I must begin by saying that the theme for this year’s anniversary-Dynamic Labour Leadership-Fuelling the economy is timely and insightful.
However, I became close to Pengassan and National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) when we jointly waged the battle for the restoration of democracy in Nigeria. I can say, without any fear or contradiction, that both unions gave impetus to the titanic struggle against one of the most corrupt military regimes that ruled any country in Africa.
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Rotary District 9110 tasks youths on leadership, entrepreneurship
Determined to mentor young people in taking key decisions that will impact their careers, Rotary International, District 9110, recently held a summit for youths, with the theme: ‘Inspiration to grow’. The over 500 youths across the country were tutored on entrepreneurship, mentorship, networking and leveraging digital skills for their career and business growth. The District […] …
Bafarawa proffers solution to Nigeria’s leadership problems
A former Sokoto State Gov. Attahiru Bafarawa has said that Nigeria needs a thorough breed politician with a combination of business and political knowledge to drive its economy. Bafarawa, a presidential aspirant under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said this when he visited PDP officials in Anambra State on Wednesday in Awka. […] …
We need hope and strong leadership
Leadership & the burden of history
There are far too many reasons to felicitate with my brother and friend Ray Ekpu, a man we fondly call ‘Brother Ray’ as he turns 70. Perhaps the most important and obvious reason is that he is a journalist. The second reason is that he has lived a life of journalism in a place called Nigeria. Ray’s abiding courage and significant leadership lies in the boldness of the choice he made as and when he made that choice.
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At thanksgiving, Ugwuanyi restates values of exemplary leadership
Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has said the only way to change the circumstances of Nigeria was for political and religious leaders across all layers of government and religious divides to be exemplary in their responsibilities to their followers. Ugwuanyi, who spoke at a thanksgiving service held at the Adoration Ministry of Enugu, Nigeria to […] …