Perspectives
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Tinubu: Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown, by Kola Amzat
Ordinarily, it is supposed to be a cordial meeting. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) were reportedly to have sought an audience with the president. By virtue of their eminent status in Nigeria as a key bloc in Christendom, the president promptly granted their request. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces could have denied them the audience. He could…
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How America’s new minerals deal could put more money in Nigerians’ pockets — by Olabode Opeseitan
Nigeria’s new minerals partnership with the United States promises real, visible gains for ordinary Nigerians: more jobs, more factories, more income and a stronger, future proof economy. In recent months, Nigeria has intensified its push to reposition the solid minerals sector as a central pillar of national growth. This effort reached a significant milestone when the Minister of Solid Minerals…
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My one and only encounter with St Janet — by Bamidele Johnson
The first person I heard mention the recently deceased St. Janet was Senator Ojudu Babafemi (nee Mr. Ojudu), with whom I share a fondness for off-the-wall people. I had heard her songs before but never knew who sang them until he told me. To describe her lyrics as adult-themed would be a faint attempt at destigmatisation. They were coarse and…
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Why the benefits of Tinubunomics aren’t trickling down to everyone — by Babatunde Akin-Moses
In July 2026, you might have heard that Nigeria has the best performing stock market in the world, with the equity benchmark return at 67% (in dollar terms). You might have also heard that Nigeria’s quarter one (Q1) real gross domestic product (GDP) growth was at 3.89%, ahead of the IMF’s 3.0% global growth projection for 2026. Not to mention…
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How Adebayo’s critique exposes gap in Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda – by Adedayo Olalekan
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, he promised Nigerians a Renewed Hope Agenda anchored on economic recovery, good governance, improved security, agricultural transformation and an uncompromising fight against corruption. More than three years into the administration, however, anti-corruption and governance, alongside agriculture and food security, have remained among the most debated aspects of his presidency. While…
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Re: What a mess: Is Olajengbesi a lawyer or liar? — by Ismail Omipidan
For some time now, I have deliberately refrained from exposing the person and character of Pelumi Olajengbesi, the official spokesman of the Imole Campaign Council in the August 15 Osun Governorship election, because I was never directly involved in the lies and half-truths he has been propagating in the media space. Even now, before I go full throttle on his…
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Onaiyekan: Between moral guidance and political activism — by Kunle Awosiyan
Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan is one of Nigeria’s most respected Catholic prelates. He turned 82 on January 29, 2026, and has spent decades promoting peace, interfaith dialogue, and national unity. Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, Cardinal Onaiyekan publicly expressed his support for Peter Obi and explained why he would not vote for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate of the…
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How death silenced the queen of provocative street music: Farewell, Saint Janet — by Bimbo Esho
There are musicians who simply entertain, and there are those who create a movement around their music. Saint Janet belongs to the latter category. Love her or loathe her, she remains one of the most unconventional and fearless female entertainers Nigeria has produced. For decades, she has built a unique brand around satire, humour, street philosophy, and provocative lyrics, proving…
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2027: When religion is no longer the issue – by Seye Oladejo
As the countdown to the 2027 general elections gradually begins, political actors have started testing narratives they believe could shape the electoral conversation. Among these is the perennial attempt to reduce Nigeria’s democratic choices to the prism of religion. It is a temptation that has surfaced repeatedly in our political history, yet it has consistently failed to answer the real…
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On loyalty, memory and Chief Obasanjo — by Babafemi Ojudu
Public figures who invoke loyalty as a moral test must themselves be prepared to have their own record on loyalty examined. I have followed the debate surrounding Chief Olusegun Obasanjo’s claim that his former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, was disloyal. Having observed and reported on some of the events in question, I find Obasanjo’s sanctimonious posture rather troubling. Perhaps…
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