Abiodun KOMOLAFE
Features
Beyond the policing abracadabra
Victor Hugo, the French philosopher, is absolutely right: the devolution of policing powers to subnational and local governments is long overdue. This is not a radical departure; it was the reality during the colonial era and the First Republic. Read more
Ekiti 2026: Continuity, reality and comfort zone
June 20, 2026, is the date appointed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the governorship election in Ekiti State. Ceteris paribus, this leaves the incumbent governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO), to defend a mandate that Read more
Adewole: The physician as diplomat
Professor Isaac Folorunso Adewole is a Renaissance man who has, in today’s parlance, multi-tasked all his life. He is not just an accomplished figure; he is a consummate professional who has straddled diverse roles with international acclaim, always Read more
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Adeleke, Ede and the limits of Edenisation
The Federal Government’s veto of the proposal to relocate the Osun State Cargo Airport from Ido-Osun to Ede marks a defining moment in our history. Beyond its strategic necessity as an economic cornerstone, Ido-Osun is a storied landmark. It serves Read more
Tax Reforms and Nigeria’s new social contract
The recent 10-point statement by Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), offers a glimpse into a forward-thinking roadmap for the agency. It represents a fundamental pivot from aggressive enforcement to Read more