Perspectives
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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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Insecurity: If only Northern elites would cooperate with the government, by Kola Amzat
Quite a number of well-meaning Nigerians, respected diplomats, as well as religious leaders have passionately appealed to President Tinubu to replicate across Nigeria, the same decisiveness and spirit of urgency he deployed to abort recent coup in Republic of Benin, to tackle the challenges of insurgence, banditry and general unending insecurity across the country. Recently, a clergyman and president of…
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Wahala at Wadata House, by Bolaji Adebiyi
The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party cannot be resolved through politics but by law, writes Bolaji Adebiyi In a recent online article titled “The Tragedy of Brilliance,” Babafemi Ojudu, a former senator and a pioneer of guerrilla journalism, expressed a profound but often overlooked truth about politics. According to him, people, allies, and enemies alike do not act based…
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Nigerian Immigration: This is 2025, eLanding card is not an innovation, by Kelechi Deca
Every time I arrive in Nigeria, I will notice foreigners who were on the same flight with me, huddled at one end of the arrival hall, filling some forms, and scanning QR codes. It is time consuming, and also stressful for a passenger that has been in transit a whole day, or more. In recent times, this is being done…
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Day Segun changed Awo’s mind, by Rotimi Abe
As we still mourn the passing of Segun Awolowo, I recall how dear and close he was to his grandfather, the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.As Private Secretary to Chief Awolowo, I remember that Papa had instructed me to be sending copies of the Nigerian Tribune and Sunday Tribune to Segun who was then studying for his A/Levels in Switzerland.…
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A response to the ADC Platform and Nasir El-Rufai’s recent claims, by Umar Nuhu
It is important to take a closer look at the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition and the message being pushed by some of its key figures, especially Nasir El-Rufai, regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the current government. Healthy political opposition is necessary in any democracy. However, opposition must be based on facts, serious ideas, and a sincere…
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