Perspectives
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Why extremism burns in the Sahel but fizzles out in Its “Source Nations,” by Hakeem Subair
An attempt at an exploration of why some of the very countries where extremist ideologies first take root – countries whose scholars, preachers, or fringe movements sometimes inspire groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP – are able to clamp down on these elements decisively, almost ruthlessly, while in the Sahel region of Sub-Saharan Africa, the same ideology becomes wildfire. These…
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‘The Asholio Heritage’: A public presentation and review, by Emmanuel Gandu
HISTORY OF THE ORIGIN OF THE ASHOLIO PEOPLE – (BRIEF). Vak is the original home of all Sholio people. According to the tradition of origin, the Sholio people have not migrated from anywhere before but have lived in the location from time immemorial. This tradition claims that Vak is the religious and secular headquarters and served as a dispersal point…
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Ibrahim Gambari, scholar-diplomat, elder statesman at 81, by Simbo Olorunfemi
Seated on the desk to my left, as I write this, is the book Theory and Reality in Foreign Policy-Making by Ibrahim A. Gambari, published in 1989. A hardcover, it is the Author’s only copy, with the book now out of print and the publisher out of business. It is one of his two books graciously lent to me to…
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On the conviction of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu: A call for calm, responsibility, and a path to peace, by Osita Chidoka
I waited to read and reflect on the judgment before making this statement. Moments like this demand calm thinking and careful consideration. The conviction of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is a moment of deep emotion for many in the Southeast and across the country. I urge our youths, IPOB sympathisers, and all concerned citizens to remain calm and avoid actions that…
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Nigeria’s path to restoring confidence in its petroleum sector, by Benjamin Ajayi
For several years leading up to 2021, Nigeria faced a period marked by significant investment uncertainty in the oil and gas sector. This uncertainty was driven by governance gaps, weak regulatory structures, revenue losses, and unresolved legal issues. During this time, investment dollars flowed to other African nations; a 2019 report indicated that Nigeria received only $3 billion (4%) of…
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A state of emergency, by Simbo Olorunfemi
It is difficult to believe that the frightening increase in the number of terrorist activities, as we have witnessed in the last one week is a mere coincidence. Coupled with the series of activities lined up for the week, which firmly put the spotlight on Nigeria, one has to wonder if what it looks like is what it really is.…
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With life conviction, Nigerians hope Nnamdi Kanu would learn his lesson, by Kola Amzat
Life is sacred. Almighty God Himself was very meticulous and painstaking in creating human beings. Indeed, He created us in his own image, likeness and form, and ultimately declared in Genesis 9:6 “whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made man” Directly or indirectly, Nnamdi Kanu…
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Peter Obi didnt surprise me, by Ugo Egbujo
Obi and calculated ambiguities He has been consistent on the issue Consistently obtuse That’s why everybody thinks he is pro IPOB He has never managed to condemn the excesses of the group I’m not convinced he is pro IPOB But he doesnt want to rock that boat Even if that subtract from his national appeal I think Obi wants to…
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Sixty-fifth birthday fireworks: Obasanjo versus Fayose, by Bolanle Bolawole
It was a surprise to me that Peter Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to his birthday bash! Trust me, Fayose must have been up to something, but as it turned out, Obasanjo, the wily fox himself, upended him! A miserable Fayose was then left with nothing but to play the catch-up game with…
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Travelogue: The Lambe road safari, by Bamidele Johnson
I got to Lambe through Akute yesterday morning and told myself that former Ogun State governor Ibikunle Amosun must have been vaccinated with the blood of Adolf Hitler. Or maybe Pol Pot. His government levelled buildings on both sides of the road under the pretext of building a six-lane highway. The road, of course, never came. Livelihoods vanished. Livability tanked.…
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