Perspectives
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A necessary question: who really broke the Arewa compact? By Umar Ardo
The constant various calls for a detribalized, irreligious Arewa leadership are noble and emotionally appealing. Yet if we are serious about recovering the strategic unity exemplified by Ahmadu Bello and his team, as so severally eloquently put out, then we must be ready to confront an uncomfortable but necessary question – i.e. who initiated the religious rupture that ultimately dismantled…
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The origins of Detty December, by Ikechi Uko
Today is the birthday of the man who visioned “Detty December.” I credit four people with the success of Detty December as a tourism product. I would not discount the annual mass return of the Igbos and other people from the South who go home every December for Chrismas. But for the purpose of this tribute, I count four persons.…
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Our Ayatollah has gone mad again? By Segun Ayobolu
After what must have, for him, been a memorable spell on the stage of public prominence as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and later Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the President Olusegun Obasanjo administration, Malam Nasir el’Rufai went on to serve as governor of Kaduna State for eight years between 2015 and 2023. Those…
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Why young men are now running away from marriage, by Aderemi Ogunpitan
We have great conversations in our office. Its an open plan arrangement, with a high percentage of my staff GenZ. We talk about a lot of stuff. Marriage is one of them. Well, feedback is that it ain’t so sacred anymore. Or, is it that they’re scared. Well, that’s the vibe they give me. The notion of marraige as the…
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Prophets, poppycock and the media’s blind spot, by Bamidele Johnson
I am sad at how happy I am at seeing that yarmulke-donning heistmeister, Primate Ayodele, caught in the glare of embarrassment. I have wished for this moment for a long time. A man with the morality of a viper deserves no less. In fact he deserves far more. He insists he never demanded money from the Power Minister he attempted…
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Astronomical airfares and algorithms, by Simbo Olorunfemi
I am struggling to understand this argument by Aviation Experts making this astronomical hike in Airfares in December, especially for flights heading to the South East all about operational costs and taxes. It’s simply not adding up. How does a one-way ticket from Abuja to Asaba go as high as N750,000? How is a one-way economy ticket for a 30…
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Shettima’s steadfastness as anchor to Tinubu’s agenda, by Muhammed Adoke
Last week, I was drawn to near tears when I watched VP Shettima explaining how his purposeful quest for inclusive education among Fulanis in Borno State during his time as Governor, have now become subject to social media scrutiny, allegations and misrepresentations in recent times. Speaking on the matter, he made clear that his visit to the Fulani-speaking tribes in…
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K1, the kingship tussle, and the burden of belonging, by Folorunso Adisa
“Ẹda l’on’saree, sẹbi final descion nbẹ lọwọ ọlọrun ọba…, moti fọrọmi lọlọhun lọwọ, jọwọ m’asẹ jẹki ọta bere wipẹ nibo lọlọrun temi wa, ilayi eledumare maasọ mi lọjọ gbogbo”— K1 DE ULTIMATE Everyone who knows me knows this truth: my admiration for King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall runs deep. I’m not a cautious admirer or a distant listener. I’m a full…
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Only strategy not feelings will deliver the presidency to Peter Obi, by Chioma Ahaghotu
There’s a particular group of online supporters that I find interesting. These are people who treat blind loyalty as strategy. Any time someone points out the structural gaps in Obi’s presidency bid, they act as if identifying weaknesses is sabotage or betrayal. It’s not. It’s the bare minimum required for anyone serious about winning power. And before you come with…
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The compassionate Buhari of Oyo State — by Innocent Raphael
Is there a new Buhari on the block? Yes — this time in the Pace Setter State. You see, when many people hear the name “Buhari”, their minds quickly go to the late Muhammadu Buhari, former Head of State and President of Nigeria. While some remember him for his leadership achievements, others hold different views — and that is fine.…
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