Perspectives
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Again, diplomacy wins, by Simbo Olorunfemi
As I expected and stated elsewhere, the incident in Burkina Faso that led to the detention of 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel and our military aircraft was one that the Burkinabè Authorities were going to mine maximally and leverage for diplomatic gains. Having been largely kept at arm’s length by Nigeria and ECOWAS since things went south, following the coup,…
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How America’s new travel restrictions will punish ordinary Nigerians, by Femi Soneye
By any measure, the latest expansion of U.S. travel restrictions marks a significant turning point in America’s engagement with Africa, and Nigeria sits uncomfortably at its center. On December 16, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation tightening entry restrictions on nationals from countries deemed to have persistent and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information sharing. While some…
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‘Christmas is here, but…’ by Bola Bolawole
Christmas is here, but there is no “feferity” that usually heralds its coming. New Year itself is around the corner but there are no signs amongst the people. From 2023, only the super rich celebrate here. The middle class has all but been wiped off, such that it is either you are rich or you are poor. I used to…
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Let President Muhammadu Buhari ‘rest in peace’, by Nasir El-Rufai
The recent launch of a book on the life and legacy of our late leader, President Muhammadu Buhari, has stirred deep emotions and renewed divisions among those who once formed his inner circle. Having followed the headlines and images from the event, I felt compelled to make a simple but urgent appeal: let us allow President Buhari to rest in…
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Kosegbe and the Nigerian tragedy of doing right, by Folorunso Adisa
We did not have the luxury of smart screens or surround sound to savour its cinematic beauty. Most of us encountered Kosegbe on flickering black-and-white television sets, where images arrived grainy and sound travelled thin. The cameras that captured the film were modest by today’s standards, and the televisions that projected it were equally limited. However, neither the tools nor…
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Garrulous Malami and long arm of law, by Kola Amzat
With no shadow of doubt, the darkest spot of late president, Muhammud Buhari administration remains the inglorious activities of Abubakar Malami in the office, as Minister of Justice, Attorney General of Federation, Indeed, millions of Nigerian couldn’t comprehend why it took the relevant anti-corruption Agency of government years before beaming searchlight on the despicable activities of Kebbi born Lawyer while…
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Buhari at 83: Reflections, by Femi Adesina
He would have turned 83 years old December 17, 2025. But he left five months earlier. President Muhammadu Buhari passed to eternity July 13, this year. At the occasion of his first posthumous birthday, an opportunity comes to reflect on his strengths, weaknesses (yes, everybody has), and what we can learn and approximate from his life and times. I worked…
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Ahmed’s shenanigans at NMDPRA and Tinubu’s silence, by Yemi Adebowale
Shenanigan. This ten-letter word evokes anger especially when it is deployed to retard a person, organization or country. It could be deadly. It is like truck knocking down man. This is exactly what is playing out at the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). This agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, fully deploys Shenanigan in its day-to-day activities.…
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The rise and fall of Ibeto cement: lessons Nigeria must not ignore, by Chioma Ahaghaotu
Ibeto Cement was once a dominant name in Nigeria’s cement market. For years, it played a critical role in supplying one of the country’s most essential construction materials, helping bridge gaps in a market that was once heavily dependent on imports. At its peak, Ibeto was a major importer and bagger of cement, with a footprint large enough to influence…
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TY Danjuma: the soldier who refused the crown, by Olabode Opeseitan
In February 1976, Nigeria stood on the edge of another abyss. General Murtala Muhammed had just been assassinated in a failed coup. His deputy, General Olusegun Obasanjo, narrowly escaped death and was visibly shaken. The nation was leaderless, the military high command was restless, and the country’s fragile unity hung in the balance. At that moment, all eyes turned to…
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