Perspectives
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Yusuf’s defection, Kwankwaso and the 2027 Kano election — by Tunde Rahman
Kano State, the bastion of progressive politics in Northern Nigeria, is going through a turbulent time. This turbulence has caused a tectonic shift in the state’s political map. Mallam Abba Kabir Yusuf, nicknamed Abba Gida-Gida by his numerous supporters, the only governor elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and a key lieutenant and protégé of Senator…
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Global Anglican Communion and the future of Canterbury — by Alex Uzor
Today, the Church of England formally confirmed its new Archbishop of Canterbury through the legal process that marks the beginning of her tenure. This confirmation gives her full authority within the Church of England, while her public enthronement at Canterbury Cathedral will take place in the coming weeks. It is an important moment for the Church, yet it sits within…
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Like Naija politicians, like Naija mechanics — by Moyo Okediji
Before you blame Nigerian politicians, put yourself in their position. After graduating in 1977, and after completing my National Service, I was eligible for a car loan like every Nigerian university graduate at that time. I qualified for a 3,600 naira loan. There were lots of cars to choose from within that price range: Toyota, Datsun, Peugeot—lots of them. It…
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Nigeria and the Impossibility of a one-party state — by Okoi Obono-Obla
There is no law imposing a one-party state in Nigeria. It is not even possible for anybody to impose such a system except the Constitution is altered or amended. The process for amending the Constitution is rigorous, cumbersome, and generally difficult. The Senate must pass the amendment by a two-thirds majority. Conversely, the House of Representatives must also approve it…
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Elon Musk’s assessment of Nigeria’s economy: A reality check for the opposition- By Seye Oladejo
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken note of the recent comments credited to global technology entrepreneur and investor, Elon Musk, on the prospects of the Nigerian economy. His objective assessment stands in sharp contrast to the persistent narrative of gloom, decline, and hopelessness being peddled by the opposition for narrow political gains. Coming from…
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Kwankwasiya movement: Auspicious time for Kwankwaso to face reality, by Kola Amzat
Like late Mallam Aminu Kano who reigned in the Kano political space until his demise, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has equally been a dominant political figure in the ancient city for more than three decades. But, unlike late Aminu Kano who embodied modesty, service in its raw form, with Kano talakawas at the centerpiece of his leadership, Rabiu Kwankwaso is a…
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Rivers: Nigeria deserves better than gutter politics — by Kio Amachree
I am African.I am Nigerian.But I am not a fool. And I am not so desperate that I will accept being ruled by men who treat an entire nation as their personal possession. The standard of politics in Rivers State has fallen so low that it is now an international embarrassment. This collapse did not happen by accident. It can…
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Lewis Obi: The gentle editor who ruled by standards, not noise — by Babafemi Ojudu
I lost a boss, a teacher, and a quiet shaper of my professional life. Lewis Obi, who died at 77, was my editor when I was an investigative reporter. He was Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of African Concord, that irreverent and fearless newsweekly which defined an important era in Nigerian journalism. To describe him merely as my boss would be…
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19-year-old Samuel: A living metaphor for work, dignity, and destiny — by Kayode Adebiyi
After Nigerians watched the now-viral video of 19-year-old Samuel, many of us wept. I did too. Not just because of his tears, but because of what his life represents. Samuel is not just a boy. He is a mirror. And what he reflects is uncomfortable, confronting, and deeply instructive. There is a lesson here that young people, and even adults,…
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Why APC and PDP are here to stay — by Kayode Adebiyi
I have been preaching this gospel for over a decade. Long before my friend, Tope Fasua, even publicly toyed with the idea of starting a political party or running for President in 2019, I told him plainly that it would not work. In Nigeria, small parties will never be effective, no matter the personal credibility, moral authority, or intellectual brilliance…
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