Perspectives
-
The “Angbadunyin” Syndrome: What listeners will never tell the overwhelmed Yoruba broadcaster – By Olabode Makinwa
In the world of Yoruba broadcasting, one phrase has become so common that it now defines the relationship between many presenters and their listeners: “Angbadunyin ooo” (We are enjoying you ooo). On the surface, it looks like praise. It feels like validation. But beneath this repeated chorus lies a deeper truth that many presenters have failed to recognise—the same accolade…
Read More » -
Political manoeuvrings to obscure North’s lion’s share of national cake, by Olabode Opeseitan
The facts about President Bola Tinubu’s government resource allocations reveal a profound narrative: despite persistent claims of Southern favoritism, the North-West—the heart of Northern Nigeria—continues to command the lion’s share of federal projects. Regional Resource Allocation: Data-Driven Reality Official budget documents and statements from the Budget Office illustrate that the North-West, including states like Kano and Sokoto, leads in federal…
Read More » -
Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley in Concert Electrifies TIFF 2025 (EPIC), by Babajide Fadoju
The day at TIFF 2025 kicked off with a vibrant, friendly buzz as I stepped into the Princess of Wales Theatre. Crowds swirled through Toronto’s Entertainment District, a sea of cinephiles darting between cinemas, their excitement palpable. I felt it too, my heart racing as I settled into my seat, ready for a day of cinematic magic. The festival’s 50th…
Read More » -
The 5% surcharge on fuel: What is true and what is not? By Taiwo Oyedele
This note seeks to clarify matters arising regarding the 5% fuel surcharge in the new tax laws. The charge is not a new tax introduced by the current administration. The provision already exists under the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (Amendment) Act, 2007. Its restatement in the new Tax Act is for harmonisation and transparency rather than immediate implementation. We outline…
Read More » -
Arewa: Between slumber and strength, by Yakubu Musa
The 1914 amalgamation gave birth to Nigeria, the world’s most significant black nation. The unification of the two protectorates had sparked intense competition, enabling both to play a pivotal role in the country’s development. For a considerable time, the North, being a behemoth, succeeded in retaining the political power it attained at independence in 1960, while ceding the economic influence…
Read More » -
As petroleum industry deregulation threatens unionism, by Dan Kunle
Nigeria once again finds itself at a familiar crossroads. The recent statement by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) against Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Alhaji Sayyu Dantata is not simply an attack on two businessmen. It is a dangerous assault on the very idea that Nigeria can build, own, and sustain its own energy future. More…
Read More » -
Why I keep representing Nigeria without government support, by Quadri Aruna
Fifteen years ago, I arrived in Portugal to play as a professional table tennis player in the Portuguese Super League. Almost every weekend, I played league matches for my club, and internationally, I featured in at least one tournament a month with the support of Barrister Wahid Enitan Oshodi, the current President of the Africa Table Tennis Federation. His financial…
Read More » -
5% fuel surcharge: Myths, facts, and how it helps our transport infrastructure, by Arabinrin Aderonke
It’s me again, here to clear the air. I am confident in this government and its vision, so I want to set the record straight. If you have been scrolling through social media or catching the news, you have probably seen people talking about a “5% fuel surcharge.” Some say it will hit our pumps in January 2026, while others…
Read More » -
On El-Rufai, Aláròká and terrorists, by Lasisi Olagunju
Why did Bola Tinubu offend Nasir El-Rufai? He should have kept him. There are three principalities the Yoruba dread to offend: The first is Osó (wizard), the second is Àjé (witch); the third is the most dreaded, their name is Aláròká. How do I translate that into English? I cannot, but you will get to know what it means when…
Read More » -
59 garlands for Shettima and His pure heart, by Yemi Adebowale
Call him a titan and you will be right. That’s Vice President Kashim Shettima who clocked 59 last week. Governor of Borno State at 43 and Vice President of Nigeria at 56. This “young man” with the heart of a lion has spent almost his entire life fighting for good life, not just for those around him, but for everybody…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel