Category: Column/Opinion

By Dr. Metilelu Olumide Olusola On February 2, 2026, the Lagos State University of Science and Technology witnessed a celebration of uncommon elegance, dignity, and purpose. The glamour that characterized the Fourth Founders’ Day was not merely ornamental; it reflected the maturity, confidence, and steady progress of an institution firmly rooted in vision and guided by purposeful leadership. I celebrated on that day with the Governing Council, the Vice Chancellor, the Executive Management, staff, students, union leaders, and our esteemed alumni, with a deep sense of gratitude to God, and…

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By General Bashexy As political conversations gradually shift toward 2027, one principle must guide every serious political party: elections are about numbers. Not the size of rallies. Not the noise on social media. Not assumptions about loyalty. Numbers. The last general election, particularly in Lagos State, revealed an important lesson. Campaign grounds were filled. Support groups were active. Visibility was high. Yet, when the final results were announced, the numbers told a more complex story. Crowd energy did not fully translate into votes. That reality demands reflection and strategic adjustment.…

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By O. O. Longe Esq. There is a quiet but unmistakable moment in the life of every serious university when aspiration gives way to articulation—when founding ideals, once confined to mission statements and policy documents, begin to speak for themselves through disciplined scholarship. The commencement of Lagos State University of Science and Technology’s first inaugural lecture series marks such a moment. Yet it does more than announce academic maturity; it signals an institution already thinking ahead, attentive to complexity, and confident enough to let ideas lead. That confidence is evident…

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By O.O. Longe Esq. Four years is a short walk in the long corridor of history, yet it is long enough for character to form, for purpose to clarify, and for a vision to begin to breathe on its own. Today, Lagos State University of Science and Technology stands at that meaningful threshold—no longer a fledgling idea, not yet a finished institution, but already a living testament to what deliberate policy, intellectual courage, and collective belief can build. LASUSTECH was born out of necessity on 2nd February 2022, but shaped…

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By Oluwake Hassan (General Bashexy” We are now fully in the campaign period, and it is evident everywhere on social media, in graphics, write-ups, videos, and political conversations. This is normal. Election seasons always come with heightened activity and engagement. However, my advice to young people and all citizens is simple: stay focused and be development driven.Campaigns should not be about insults, unnecessary anonymity, or funny distractions. They should be about ideas, performance, and value to the people. Very early in this conversation, we must be clear about something important,…

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Sir David Olabanji Adewale Sunmoni, FCA, FCCA, CITN, KJWPro-Chancellor and Former ChairmanLagos State University Governing CouncilAlakoso Ijo, Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Cathedral Church, IkoroduLagos State Dearest Uncle Sir Sunmoni (KJW), HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION It is with immense joy, profound gratitude to Almighty God, and deep reverence that I write on behalf of the family of Late Bishop Samuel Kolawole Solanke and Mrs. Janet Mosunmola Solanke to felicitate with you on the momentous occasion of your 70th birthday on January 16, 2026. Seventy years is not merely a…

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By Dr. Oluwole Solanke Grace and peace be multiplied unto you on this momentous occasion! It is with profound joy and deep reverence that I write to celebrate your 75th birthday – a milestone that marks not merely the passage of years, but the extraordinary impact of a life consecrated to service, leadership, and the upliftment of humanity. As the Psalmist declares, “The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon… They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh…

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By Sobona Wasiu There’s a story they tell in the old quarters of Ìkòròdú, about a man named Ọlọ́pààá. He was not always called that. In his youth, his name was Ọlámidé, “my wealth has come.” But life, as it often does, reshapes a man’s name to fit his character. When the new king, Ọba Ọlọ́jọ́, was crowned after a long and contentious process, Ọlámidé refused to acknowledge him. Not because the king was weak—in fact, the king had built roads where there were only footpaths and restored the stream…

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By Temidayo Hassan  Last week’s demolition at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex in Ojo has reopened raw wounds, markets cleared, shops destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and a public debate that has again turned from substance to spectacle. The Lagos State Government insists the action was technical, targeting illegal and unsafe structures. Many traders and rights groups see it as heavy-handed and, worryingly, ethnically tinged because a large number of affected business owners are from the southeast. Both positions contain elements of truth, and both expose a deeper failure; a government…

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By Abiodun Awosanya In Nigeria’s intricate web of communities and cultures, the question of why people help each other, such as offering jobs, financial assistance, or even a place to stay, runs deeper than simple generosity. Two key forces shape this tradition; loyalty and social ties. Among the Yoruba, loyalty to influential figures often dictates who receives support. For the Hausa/Fulani and Igbo, however, ethnicity, religion, and communal bonds play a more enduring role. While loyalty may open doors in the short term, social ties form the bedrock of lasting…

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