The learnings of 2020 can lead the way to a kinder, more collaborative 2021. We made it. December 2020. And now, instead of the joyous celebrations that usually mark the close of a year, we're spending far too much time reflecting on what went wrong. Speaking from experience, this type of reflection is seldom beneficial. Instead, I urge you to look forward to what 2021 can be. In fact, looking ahead is what often buoys us in difficult times, so turn your attention away from negative retrospection to focus on the possibilities of next year-- for yourself and your business.…

You cannot inspect the wreckage of 2020 closely without seeing the rubble of spectacularly failed forecasts by reputable seers. I’ve seen, in many forums, fans of renowned predictors trying very hard to defend the reputation of a number of these seers against the onslaught of mocking videos showing just how wide off the mark were their predictions for last year. There’s no need to fuss. And I’m pleased that not one of the high-profile seers involved has, so far, tried to make any excuses or to defend themselves. There’s nothing to defend, really, other than to swallow the humble pie,…

Troubled marriages are fertile grounds for extramarital affairs. The 'conditional' illicit affairs often breed children whose paternity issues often generate controversy, litigation and scandal. Only few of such cases occur as a result of sheer indulgence and sexual adventures. Fathers are the sources of life to children and fortresses to their women. A fatherless life could be very challenging and harrowing. Single and lonely women truly appreciate men better than some women in marriage. Good men are essential and inevitable need in the life of women and children. Responsible men and dutiful fathers are in short supply in our society…

On Friday, January 8, 2021, Issa Obalowu Aremu turns 60; according to him, a month-long programme of events has been drawn up to celebrate the diamond jubilee. Invitations have been extended to a select few and I am counted worthy to be one of these “in profound appreciation of the shared values over the years” Indeed, Issa and I, just like many other Comrades, have come a long way, beginning with our student union activism in our campus days. Though distance stood between us in that we attended different universities – Issa at Port Harcourt and yours truly at Ife,…