Perspectives
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El-Rufai’s travails, by Kola Amzat
After President Tinubu inauguration into office in 2023, there exists no doubt that the Commander-in-Chief was hell-bent to reward Mallam Nasir El-Rufai for his efforts in canvassing support for the president’s victory at least in Kaduna, and in a few other locations in the North West geo-political zone, even despite El-Rufai’s well documented insolence against the president in the past.…
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While Arewa is bleeding, its leaders are fighting — by Kadaria Ahmed
Let us start with what we know. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, former FCT Minister under President Olusegun Obasanjo, and one-time Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, is under arrest. He is facing allegations of corruption and accusations under the Cybercrimes Act, including claims that he facilitated the tapping of the phone of the National Security…
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Tinubu’s way — by Azuh Arinze
Yes, I love Tinubu’s way, especially when it comes to rewarding loyalty and carrying his people along. Off the top of my head, I can list over 20 people who have been with him for over 30 years now and are still occupying sensitive positions in his government or around him. In our political environment where alliances are often transactional…
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Federation Account: Renewed funds from a renewed hope — by Tahir Ibrahim
NNPC Ltd. remitted N14.6 trillion to the federation account in 2025, N10 trillion in 2024, and about N4.5 trillion from January to September of 2023. In 2022 there was zero remittance due to subsidy payments even though a profit of N2.5 trillion was reported by the company. The removal of subsidy has loosened up trillions of naira for the federation…
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Why skilled workers are not responsible for UK immigration pressures — by Oluwadare Ayeni
Immigration remains one of the most debated issues in the United Kingdom, often discussed in broad and emotional terms. Yet serious policy must be rooted in evidence rather than perception. The 2025 statistics released by the Home Office present a picture that is far more complex, and far more measured, than much of the public rhetoric suggests. Crucially, the data…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: David Umahi and his alleged N250 million debt — by Bamidele Johnson
You cannot put anything beyond the Nigerian big man. Nothing. And this is about David Umahi, a woman, Tracynither Ohiri, alleges owes her millions for an executed contract and that dispute is entangled with claims of inappropriate advances. If a debt exists, it should be paid. Full stop. Ministerial office ain’t legal tender. But we need to tighten the screws…
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Let them be like BJ — by Folorunso Adisa
“Forever and forever farewell, Cassius. If we do meet again, why, we shall smile. If not, why then this parting was well made.” (William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act 5, Scene 1) The news of Professor Biodun Jeyifo’s passing on February 12, 2026 did not register as our everyday information, but as a concussive silence. It is the silence of a…
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The temple of justice on trial — by Oluwadare Ayeni
From the long night of military rule to the fragile dawn of civil governance, Yoruba lawyers stood at the frontline of Nigeria’s democratic struggle. They drafted petitions when votes were stolen, defended detainees when prisons swallowed dissent, and forced the courts to become arenas of accountability. The moral courage of figures such as Obafemi Awolowo, Bola Ige, Gani Fawehinmi, Afe…
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Aremo Olusegun Osoba and the burden of leadership in Ogun APC — by Wale Onifade
In Ogun State politics, few names carry the historical weight of Aremo Olusegun Osoba. A founding figure of progressive politics in the state and a former governor, Osoba occupies the moral high ground of elder statesmanship within the All Progressives Congress in Ogun. Yet, in the current configuration of power, that moral authority is increasingly questioned, not for what he…
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Olatunji Disu: His reputation precedes him — by Olawale Olaleye
His is one of the finest, and most suiting appointments ever to be made by President Bola Tinubu. And, for the sake of the new Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, it may be out of place to join the mob to play the clouding ethnic card over his choice. Rather, focus should be on the merit, competence and capacity. The…
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