Perspectives
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Manifesto from Ile-Ife: Osun and Nigeria cannot afford a repeat of ugly scenarios — by Adedokun Abolarin
The Traditional Rulers of Osun State, under the leadership of our father and revered leader, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, met for about five hours yesterday in deep deliberation on the state of our dear state, OSUN.The meeting of the day was presided over by my peaceful brother, Alayeluwa Oba Abdudlwahaab Olukayode Oyedotun Bibire, The…
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When appropriation is mistaken for expenditure — by Tanimu Yakubu
I. THE CONSTITUTIONAL ERROR Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno has argued that the Executive’s failure to spend the budget as appropriated amounts to a breach of law sufficiently grave to justify impeachment. The concern is understandable. Citizens expect budgets to produce roads, hospitals, schools, security and other public services. Whenever appropriated funds appear not to translate into visible public benefits, suspicion…
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When will Nigeria’s building collapse crisis end? — by Eboselume Olutola
For many Nigerians, the sound of a collapsing building has become one of the country’s most frightening reminders that a place meant to provide safety can, in a matter of seconds, turn into a death trap, leaving behind grieving families, shattered dreams and painful questions that often go unanswered. Each major collapse follows a familiar pattern as rescue workers dig…
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President Tinubu’s North-East road revolution: Rebuilding hope through infrastructure renewal — by Sunday Dare
IN every nation’s history comes a defining period when leadership is measured not merely by promises but by the courage to confront longstanding challenges with determination, strategic vision, and sustained action. For Nigeria, that defining moment is unfolding under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose Renewed Hope Agenda has placed infrastructure development at the heart of national recovery…
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Enugu Air incident is an accident: My apologies — by Kelechi Deca
This event reminds me of Murphy’s Law which states that “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” Out of the 69 episodes of Aircrash Investigations Seconds to Disaster documentary series, I have watched 48. That offered me a non classroom basic education on how to approach issues as this. When the news of the Enugu Air incident at Benin…
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2027: Did Peter Obi Negotiate Four Years for Ndigbo or for Himself?—By Stanley Nkwocha
Peter Obi’s latest political posture raises a question that should concern every sincere believer in the long-standing quest for a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction: did he negotiate four years for Ndigbo, or did he negotiate it for himself? That question has become necessary following recent reports of a possible political understanding between Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ahead…
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When crime becomes an economy: Lessons from Ado’s near empty hotels — by Babafemi Ojudu
For the past two weeks, I have been inundated with stories of empty hotels, deserted lounges, quiet supermarkets, and struggling businesses across Ekiti State, particularly in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Could this be real, has been the question I asked myself. The explanation was simple, everyone said. The EFCC has finally come to town. Not merely on occasional raids,…
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Umpteenth call for solutionist media — by Tunde Akanni
Inclusivity which contrasts sharply with discrimination in whatever form is as fundamental to democracy as the rule of law as well as free press. Beyond media professionals, everyone who treasured democratic values in Nigeria invested efforts and emotions in the struggle to chase away the military. But joy, like Ola Rotimi, once cautioned, has a slender body. From all stakeholders,…
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Borrowing today, building tomorrow: The Tinubu development equation – by Seye Oladejo
The debate over national borrowing has once again dominated public discourse following the approval of additional borrowing requests by the National Assembly. Predictably, critics have seized on the figures to paint an alarming picture of a nation sinking under the weight of debt. While vigilance over public finances is both necessary and commendable, it is equally important to separate political…
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Seven-month sprint: How Vinod Obasa put Agege on the map – by Dave Agboola
In Lagos politics, where local government chairmen often take years to carve out a reputation, Hon. Vinod Abdul Ganiyu Obasa, the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government has rewritten the script. Ranked second-best performing chairman among 20 LGs and 37 LCDAs Chairmen in a performance chart recently compiled by Lagos Reporters, an independent news outlet, Obasa’s recognition is striking not…
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