Perspectives

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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WASHINGTON POST EDITORIAL: Nigeria points the way toward democracy in a region in which it is scarce

It might be tempting for opponents of democratic governance to take Nigeria as a case study in why democracy can’t work in Africa. Actually, the opposite is true. In Nigeria, even with its chaotic and flawed process, the system has held and is holding — far better, so far, than might have been expected. True, Nigeria’s presidential election, on Feb.…

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Credit card of fraud, Adebutu should bury his head in shame by Ifedayo Alani

I was taken aback by the temerity and audacity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State, Mr Oladipupo Adebutu, to perpetrate unprecedented electoral fraud in broad daylight with so much impunity. Despite the wide condemnation of vote buying by electoral umpire and other stakeholders, because of its negative impact of threatening credibility of elections, Oladipupo Adebutu, throwing every…

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Bayo Onanuga is not your bigot, By Fredrick Nwabufo

I will make this brief. Scapegoatism is the merchandise of selective outrage. At moments of uncertainty and chaos, ‘’pallbearers’’ are pencilled down to bear whatever guilt or blame for any presumed offence or crime. The 2023 governorship elections have been one of the most turbulent in Nigeria. The days leading to the elections, in particular, were tempestuous. Incendiary comments and…

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Elections are over: Healing process must begin, By Asiwaju Bola Tinubu

With the conclusion of the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections, I congratulate all the elected governors and assembly members for earning the mandate of the people. The March 18 governorship election held across 28 states and the state legislative poll across the 36 states of the federation have brought the 2023 election circle to a fitting close. I…

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Lessons from our victory, By Prof Babagana Umara Zulum

BISMILLAHI RAHMANI RAHIM Fellow citizens of Borno State, I address you today with absolute humility, profound gratitude, and reaffirmation of our solemn commitment to serving you. I give all the glory and eternal gratitude to our Creator, the giver and taker of power, the Almighty Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala, who is the King of Kings. In the Name of Allah,…

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In Ortom, Benue has lost a gem, By Bamidele Johnson

Even if it was just for Ortom’s kaleidoscopic jackets and caps, the people of Benue State should have given their votes to the governorship candidate he supported. Those in the district he attempted to represent in the Senate shoulda done the same. Their rejection of an Ortomatically-backed governorship candidate for a collar-wearing clergyman is 24-carat ingratitude. Benue people will, very…

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Abiodun: A date with providence, By Funmi Branco

The gang-up was massive. At the eleventh hour, and when it mattered most, friends turned foes and associates turned persecutors. Criticism underlined by pure mischief took over the airwaves and naysayers shouted themselves hoarse, railing against the people’s governor. Their conscience captured by the rustle of naira notes, they called him every ugly name under the sun, from fraudster to…

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Respect us or leave! By Femi Fani-Kayode

“Don’t stay in Lagos, and benefit from the leadership, infrastructure and economy Lagosians built over time, yet carry resentment towards them. You threaten violence and de-market Lagos on social media. You have options. Behave or relocate!” – Reno Omokri. Let me open this short contribution by saying that I completely agree with the views expressed above by Pastor Reno Omokri.…

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TRIBUTE: Mama Hilda Joanne Adefarasin, By Simbo Olorunfemi

In celebrating Pastor Paul Adefarasin on the occasion of his 60th Birthday on January 25th, I felt inclined to weave into his story the story of his Mum. In fact, the tribute opened with the story of Mama Hilda. In doing that, I did not and could not have known that Mama was going to pass on within 2 weeks…

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