Perspectives
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The big capture: Nigeria wins big in counterterrorism exploits, by Sadiq Abdullateef
The recent arrest of two notorious Ansaru leaders, Abu Bara’a and Mahmuda, the ruthless masterminds behind countless terrorist atrocities in the North West and North Central, stands out as one of the most remarkable victories ever recorded by our gallant security forces. If you ask me, this is undoubtedly the biggest counter-terrorism breakthrough in Nigeria’s modern history. These men are…
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Chidi Mokeme: Nollywood’s king of crime on screen, by Abiola Adigun
MOVIE REVIEW: Chidi Mokeme shines in ‘Shanty Town’ — despite lame storyline In the high-octane world of Nigerian crime cinema, one name keeps cropping up in the grittiest scripts and the most dangerous roles—Chidi Mokeme. Whether he’s the calculating kingpin Scar in Shanty Town, the enigmatic Teacher in To Kill a Monkey, or the street-hardened Gaza in Tokunbo, Mokeme’s presence…
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What does ‘the economy is stable’ mean? By Yemi Kale
I try to stay away from unnecessary debates but let me offer my own view from a purely technical and economist perspective (for education purposes only) to recent debates that were really unnecessary. When economists say “an economy is now stable”, they usually mean that the economy has reached a point where it is no longer experiencing major fluctuations/disruptions. In…
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The consequences of no consequence! By Olawale Olaleye
On an Enugu Air flight to Lagos from Abuja this morning, August 16th, another mild drama played out briefly. As the plane taxied, the pilot, a female captain, announced that there was a recalcitrant passenger who had declined switching off his phone as instructed, and that if the fellow insisted, she might be left with no option than to make…
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Is President Tinubu now an Ajala? By Ugo Egbujo
Moshood Adisa Olabisi Ajala, aka Ajala the Traveller, was a Nigerian journalist, actor and travel writer. He was so famous for his travels across the world that he became synonymous with wanderlust. In 1952, aged 18, in a racially segregated America, he cycled 3670 kilometres from Chicago to Los Angeles in 28 days. But he did a little more than…
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Political parties’ terrorist tag: It’s not about APC Or PDP, Canada just insulted Nigeria – By Sadiq Abdullateef
A CANADIAN Federal Court has, in a reckless and baseless ruling, implied that Nigerian political parties are linked to terrorism. This is more than an insult; it is an assault on our dignity, sovereignty, and global standing. It is not about defending the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), or some other political party or any faction.…
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Jonathan’s entry would radically shake the 2027 election, by Farooq Kperogi
If the whispers from the smoke-filled inner rooms of northern political conclaves are to be believed, former President Goodluck Jonathan is being courted to return to the ring for the 2027 presidential bout. He may or may not be persuaded. It is an irony too rich for fiction: some of the same northern political personages who orchestrated Jonathan’s ouster in…
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Urban redevelopment: Time to reimagine our cities, by John Ogunlela
Our cities keep growing horizontally along with the population. Mass transit, where it exists, is stagnant. Fuel prices are out of sync with income. The result of this is a workforce that feels increasingly unable to cope with transport costs. One of the formal responses is that several organizations including government officers have reduced the number of work days in…
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Church growth vs. church wealth, by Arowolo Abimbola
There is a painful paradox in today’s church: we are rich in material things but poor in the power to make Jesus known and to bring forth societal change. Yes, money is good, an undeniable tool for mission, but money in the hand of a purposeless local church becomes little more than a weapon for self-acquisition, aggrandizement and self-boasting. We…
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The north, our north, and Peter Obi’s call to unity, by Ibrahim Abdulkarim
In Nigeria’s turbulent political landscape, Peter Obi shines as both a beacon of hope and a stark reminder of our selective memory. To the Southeast, he is a cherished son, embodying their values of integrity and accountability. To the youth nationwide, he is a catalyst, igniting visions of a Nigeria that thrives. Yet, to the North; Obi remains a puzzle,…
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