Perspectives
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The fruitful journey of Yakubu Mohammed, by Dare Babarinsa
I am happy that Oga Yakubu Mohammed was able to publish his highly readable memoir before his final call on Wednesday January 14. The last time we met was when I visited him on August 12, last year and he presented me with an autographed copy of Beyond Expectations, his memoir of 422 pages. The book, expectedly bristles with humour…
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On media ethics and the diginty of the presidency-By Yusuf Ali
It is deeply troubling that a brief, human moment involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during an official visit to Türkiye has been reduced by sections of our media to clickbait headlines and reckless commentary. Let us be clear: old age is not a crime. It is a privilege many are denied. A slip or stumble—whether induced by age, fatigue, terrain,…
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Ogun: Bad roads and paid amnesia, by Bamidele Johnson
There is something deeply unsettling about watching a resident of Ijoko, especially one who brands himself a crusader for good roads, pour lavish praise on Ibikunle Amosun, a former governor of Ogun State. It is not merely odd. It is grotesque. It resembles the moral confusion of applauding someone who inflicted grievous harm on you and your household and never…
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President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Turkey: The quick wins, by Fredrick Nwabufo
President Bola Tinubu on Monday arrived in Ankara, the state capital of Türkiye, to commence a historic state visit. On Tuesday, before a grand reception at the Presidential Palace, T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Külliyesi, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid a visit to the President at his suite. President Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Palace, where a resplendent ceremony was held to welcome…
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Why Nigeria’s banks still on shaky ground with big profits, weak capital, by Blaise Udunze
Despite the fragile 2024 economy grappling with inflation, currency volatility, and weak growth, Nigeria’s banking industry was widely portrayed as successful and strong amid triumphal headlines. The figures appeared to signal strength, resilience, and superior management as the Tier-1 banks such as Access Bank, Zenith Bank, GTBank, UBA, and First Bank of Nigeria, collectively reported profits approaching, and in some…
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A response to the alarmism ahead of 2027 elections, by Segun Showunmi
By any serious standard, democracy is measured not by how comfortable political actors feel, but by whether citizens retain the power to choose. It is against this benchmark that recent claims warning of a looming “democracy without competition” must be examined and found wanting. The argument, popularised in recent commentary ahead of the 2027 elections, rests on a fundamental misreading…
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Seventy years strong: The unstoppable journey of Nigeria’s platinum Navy, by Babajide Fadoju
In 2026, the Nigerian Navy will officially turn 70, having come into existence on June 1, 1956, as the Nigerian Navy Defence Force (NNDF). The middle child of Nigeria’s Armed Forces—younger than the Army but older than the Air Force—the Service is approaching a platinum jubilee milestone. For the Navy, and for the nation as a whole, this anniversary is…
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Choosing Türkiye: The strategy behind Tinubu’s state visit, by Sunday Dare
On Monday this week President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departs for a two-day official visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The stated agenda—military cooperation and trade partnership—is precise. But the subtext is broader: Nigeria is recalibrating its partnerships toward countries that combine strategic geography, industrial depth, security capability, and an instinct for pragmatic diplomacy. Few nations fit that description as naturally…
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Mic On Podcast: Ode to Hannatu Musa Musawa, by Reno Omokri
Watching Hannatu Musa Musawa’s interview yesterday was such an enlightening moment. In her, you could see the highest and purest manifestation of the Pulaaku ethos of Hakkille and Neɗɗaaku. She is obviously beautiful, so there is no need to dwell on that feature of her personality. But I was wowed by the poise, grace, and ladylike politeness with which she…
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Engaging the world on reforms, growth, and opportunities, by Tope Fasua
It is both a profound honour and a distinct pleasure to stand before this distinguished assembly of global thinkers, captains of industry, and partners in progress. I bring you the warm fraternal greetings of my leader and principal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, whose vision for a rejuvenated Nigeria is the compass by which we navigate these turbulent but promising…
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