Perspectives
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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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As Dangote goes guns-a-blazing, by Simbo Olorunfemi
“We cannot rely on one refinery to feed the nation, because Dangote is requesting that we suspend or stop imports, especially of AGO and DPK, and direct all marketers to his refinery. That is not good for the nation in terms of energy security, and it is not good for the market because of the monopoly” Farouk Ahmed, CEO, NMDPRA,July…
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My shared journey with Buhari through challenging times, by Bola Tinubu
We are here to celebrate the late President Muhammadu Buhari, a leader who embodied quiet strength, discipline, and an enduring grace rooted in service. On this occasion of the launch of his biography, I extend the nation’s warmest embrace to Her Excellency Aisha Buhari, her children, and grandchildren. May you find comfort in knowing that the prayers and gratitude of…
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Where Eden meets innovation: A walk through IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria’s hidden garden, by ‘Dayo Adedayo
You have heard so much about IITA, Ibadan, its reputation whispered in classrooms, passed between friends, and spoken with reverence by those who understand Nigeria’s quiet achievements. Yet nothing truly prepares you for the moment you step through its gates. No one tells you that you are about to enter a space that feels like suburban America, orderly, green, calm,…
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Abubakar Malami: The Attorney-General who desecrated Nigeria’s justice temple, by Olabode Opeseitan
In the scholarly realm of Islamic edification, the name “Malami” evokes nobility, honor, and the didactic grace of those who teach not merely for livelihood but for legacy. It is a name that connotes the transmission of knowledge as sacred duty. So when Abubakar Malami, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, ascended to the exalted office of Attorney-General of the Federation…
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Another look at the growing hookup culture, by Aderemi Ogunpitan
Let’s talk about it! Hookup culture isn’t just for the youngish 18–30-year-olds anymore. It has seeped into the wider society people in their 30s, 40s, and even 50s are getting into the vibe. What began as a youth trend is now reshaping relationships across generations. You see it in the way people talk about “keeping their options open,” in the…
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