Perspectives
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How the Obidients noise became counterproductive, By Pita Agbese
One of the most important takeaways of the recent presidential election in Nigeria was how the followers/supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, brow-beat supporters of other candidates into an uneasy silence. The Obidients were all over the place, shouting themselves hoarse about how Obi was the only candidate worth voting for. They depicted Obi and themselves as the…
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With PMB as moving spirit, NSA Monguno leaves footprints on the sands of time
A landmark event happened in Abuja on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned two architectural wonders at the Office of the National Security Adviser’s Complex at the Three Arms Zone area of the Federal Capital Territory. One was the National Counterterrorism Centre, and the other the new offices of the National Security Adviser (NSA). Architectural masterpieces, if you…
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Let the healing begin, By Bolaji Adebiyi
A few days after the results of the presidential election were announced, this column, 24 February 2023, made the case for a peaceful resolution of disputes arising from the keenly contested poll. Titled: Time to Move On, while acknowledging the complaints about some irregularities by the opposition political parties that lost out in the election, cognizance was taken of certain…
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TRIBUTE: Steve Ilo, a jolly good fellow, By Gbemiga Ogunleye
In a tribute to his friend who died seven years ago, Steve Ilo wrote: “The world has lost a good man, a friend, brother and confidant. A man with a heart of gold, a man who lived a purposeful, fulfilled life. You brought hope and sunshine into numerous family hearts.” Steve could well have been writing his own epitaph.For the…
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Ndigbo awalokan versus Yoruba emilokan, By Olusegun Adeniyi
Mallam Mamma Daura is easily one of the most powerful Nigerians today. Not only because he occupies the amorphous ‘Office of the First Nephew’ as the supreme commander of ‘Aso Rock Cabal’ but also because he knows how to play the power game. Daura is hardly ever seen in public neither does he court media limelight, despite his professional accomplishments.…
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TRIBUTE: Tony Elumelu, the last man standing, By Simbo Olorunfemi
The 20 years between 1985 and 2005, especially the 90s in between, must pass as the most consequential years in the history of modern-day Banking in Nigeria. It was during those years that Banking, as it used to be, was fundamentally redefined, with the institution, held back by traditional approach to book-keeping and sluggish service delivery was forced to shed…
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Ogun PDP’s crocodile tears by Toye Adebule
Since the results of the March 18 governorship election in Ogun State were published, members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have shown themselves as sore losers, shedding crocodile tears (what the Yoruba call ekun egbere) on the social media, desperately trying to discredit the election and portray themselves as the real winners! The real results declared by the Independent…
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Osun: Understanding the issues before Appeal Court, By Ismail Omipidan
Last Monday, the litigants in the Osun governorship tussle appeared before the three-man Appeal panel, in Abuja, led by Justice M.L. Shuaibu. But for the magnanimity of the panel, the counsel for all the parties would have lost the opportunity to give the “Chemistry and Biology” of their briefs. Once the justices took their seats, Justice M. L. Shuaibu expressed…
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The arrogance of the ignorant, By Segun Agbetuyi
My dear Venerable and brother in the Vineyard, let me first thank you for the admirable leadership and mature restraint that you so consistently display on this platform. About an hour ago, I was in the middle of a response to your post when my phone lost battery power. Out of respect for your person, intellect and civilised approach, I…
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The Igboman’s dilemma, By Kenneth Amaeshi and Bongo Adi
It is very difficult to be an Igboman in Nigeria. It becomes even more excruciating outside Nigeria. The farther one travels, the more the pull and lure of the homeland. It is difficult to find a home outside the homeland. That’s why the Igboman always longs to go home in life or in death. Despite the attraction of the homeland,…
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