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The Yoruba believe in the law of causation, a principle of philosophy which says that, every change in nature is produced by some cause. To buttress this, they posit authoritatively that a tree will never fall in the forest and kill peasants at home. Following this causative trail, they also say that rafters will never sink and kill a passerby (Igi kìí dá l'óko kó pa ará ilé; àjà kìí jìn k’ó pa èrò ònà). Sakara music lord, Yusuff Olatunji, appropriated an ancient Yoruba words of incantation while paying obeisance to the powers and principalities of this world, otherwise called coven initiates, the “àwòròsàsà”. By doing this, he also explored this principle of causation. The rafters can never collapse at the tender feet of a climbing cat – “Àjà kìí jìn m’ólógbò l’ésè, ó d’owó èyin àwòròsàsà,” he sang. How true for all seasons are these aphorisms? For the recently deceased General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the trees in the forest of a soldier fell while he was fighting wars in reptile

Not many people can boast of building more than just structures, they build legacies. For Idowu Lamidi, the charismatic CEO of Dollar Construction Limited, every brick laid tells a story of vision, resilience, and impact. This remarkable journey has earned him the prestigious Excellence Award from the Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), a recognition reserved for those who reshape society with their innovation and leadership. Lamidi, fondly called “Dollar” in business circles, has not only carved a niche in Nigeria’s construction industry but also emerged as a beacon of hope through his philanthropic endeavors. Under his leadership, Dollar Construction has executed transformative projects across Oyo State and beyond, from roads and bridges to public buildings that drive development. The NUJ described Lamidi’s selection as a testament to his extraordinary contributions to nation-building and unwavering support for media freedom. According to the union, the awar