Perspectives
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Buhari, biographies, myths and controversies, by Simbo Olorunfemi
When the Buhari biography (Muhammadu Buhari — The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria) written by Prof. John Paden’s book was released sometime in 2016, it triggered a pronounced controversy, just as the new one by Dr Charles Omole has. One particular issue of controversy in that biography was the Author’s account of how Prof. Yemi Osinbajo emerged as the running…
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Why strong Nigeria–U.S. relations matter, by Tony Elumelu
The relationship between Nigeria and the United States has long been defined by friendship, shared values, economic ties, and deep connections. As an entrepreneur, my role models have been those business titans who shaped modern America. Their philanthropic model drives my own philanthropic philosophy. I studied in the U.S.; my family are doing the same. I chair the only African…
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Much ado about “A very dirty Christmas” By Tunde Olaoye
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and some members of the public have raised concerns about the title of Ini Edo’s recently released film “A VERY DIRTY CHRISTMAS”, and The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has requested her to modify the title, but this is a tough ask for a film that is already in the cinemas with…
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Mojisola Ajoke Adelakun: Lamenting a good mother 25 years on, by Tunji Olaopa
On December 6 2000, Madam Mojisola Ajoke Adelakun left the world in a fatal accident. She was a dedicated, God-fearing and hard-working woman. She left abruptly behind four children who loved and needed their loving mother. She left so many people devastated by her untimely exit. On December 6 2025, it was already twenty-five years since she departed. On December…
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Allure of power: Emefiele, Malami, Al-Mustapha and lessons from Odozi Obodo society, by Richard Akinnola
Let me preface this by saying that every accused person is innocent until found guilty by the court. With that caveat, l hold that former CBN Governor, Emefiele, currently undergoing various trials for corruption and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, currently in EFCC custody are innocent until they are pronounced guilty by the court.However, the lesson we can…
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On Peller, Pastor Chris, and the digital mob, by Akin Olaniyan
The events of the last few weeks are a stark warning. They show what happens when our most private affairs – romantic betrayals and spiritual reckonings – are allowed to spill into the sprawling digital reality show, which social media has become blurring the line between private pain and public entertainment. I get the point about social media democratising communication,…
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2025: A good year for FIRS and chairman Zacch Adedeji, by Arabinrin Aderonke
It’s that time of the year again when we all look back. This is not only about an agency, an organization, or a person. I know most of us assess ourselves at the end of the year. I don’t mean judge in a strict sense; it’s more about reflecting on what has been done, what has changed, and what it…
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From five cowries to the point of no return, by ‘Dayo Adedayo
Travelling, they say, is an education, and once again, that truth revealed itself to me. Today, I took my family on their first journey to Badagry, not by the familiar stretch of road, but by the ancient, living waters of Lagos. In that gentle glide across the lagoon, learning unfolded in layers, of beauty, history, memory, and meaning. Lagos is…
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How President Buhari became victim of power grab, by Solomon Dalung
Since former President Muhammadu Buhari left office in 2023 and following his passing this year, there has been a deliberate and coordinated effort by some beneficiaries of his administration to reinvent, rebrand, and sanitize his historical image. A wave of books authored, sponsored, or supported by close political associates, aides, appointees, and family members has emerged, each attempting to define…
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A heartfelt call for the return of Rueben Abati, by Yahaya Balogun
“Spoon feeding, in the long run, teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.” —E.M.Forster In the vast landscape of journalism and prose, where words can sometimes feel like mere whispers against the cacophony of noise, Dr. Rueben Abati, our mentor, has long stood as a beacon of brilliance. He inadvertently spoon fed us in the craft and art…
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