Johnson Babalola

Hi Dad!” – A Father’s Day Reflection

He was my first appointment on the first day of the week. AJ, as I…

The Complexities of Decisions

When B arrived in Canada as a widow, her heart was heavy with grief, but…

A Tailored Prayer: For Nigerian Fashion Designers and Their Clients

We gather before You today with fabric in one hand and frustration in the other.…

Outdated, Insensitive, and Harmful: Rethinking the Language of Disability in Nigeria’s NIN Forms

Today, my daughter—born and raised in Canada—sat across from me as she filled out a…

Amala and Laughter: More Than Just a Meal

At a recent birthday celebration for a dear friend known for her kindness, brilliance, and…

Please Don’t Touch My Hair!

Many have written about this topic from different perspectives but with the same message—a woman’s…

You Didn’t See It Happen!

Johnson Babalola uses an Imaginative encounter and conversation between Edwin Clark and Ayo Adebanjo in…

Understanding the Canadian Visa Refusal of Nigeria’s Army Chief: Legal and Diplomatic Considerations

The recent denial of a Canadian visitor visa to Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS),…

The Wake-Up Call Canada Needs: Diversifying Trade to Secure Economic Independence

President Trump is threatening to impose increased tariffs on Canadian goods entering the U.S. and…

Open Letter to AGF: Commendation and Recommendation on Legal Reforms

I write to commend your leadership and the reforms you have initiated in the Federal…