Perspectives
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Ladoja: A little less wolf is no lamb, by Bamidele Johnson
I expect a reboot of the mockery of Obasanjo on the day of Rasheed Ladoja’s coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Everyone remembers how Obasanjo provided cover and muscle for the “wooligans” known as Lamidi Adedibu to illegally evict Ladoja from the Government House. On Ladoja’s emergence as Olubadan-in-waiting, that story was reheated, with one of his old interviews…
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12 ways the economy has changed structurally, by Tope Fasua
Only 3% of GDP is oil and gas. The rest is non-oil. Better capturing of the entertainment sector where many youths are involved. Higher volumes of local manufacturing due to weaker naira and reduced imports. 30% increase in non-oil exports and 30% reduction in all imports. New oil and gas industry where Nigeria is net exporter of refined petroleum to…
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Citizen witnessing in the dock: Lessons on power and privacy from the Ibom Air incident, by Akin Olaniyan
Watching the moments when two hitherto unknown, young Nigerian women were forced into our collective consciousness reminded me of what media scholars have been saying for a while: we are all accidental journalists now. The worrying thing for those who care about these issues is that the stories of Comfort Emmanson and Jennifer Edema Elohor show us that while citizen…
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Who wins the Premier League this season? By Mayor Akinpelu
Without a doubt, the English Premier League is the best league in the world. It attracts global audience. It also attracts the best players, the best coaches and the best viewing audience. That is why the league is awash with cash and other top leagues in Europe cannot compete when it comes to activities in the transfer market. Many teams…
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Not exactly a biannual ritual, by Bolaji Adebiyi
Intra-African Trade Fair is advancing trade among Africans, writes Bolaji Adebiyi Trade among Africans remains limited but is gradually rising. This was the consistent message from political and business leaders gathered in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, for the biannual Intra-African Trade Fair, which concluded on Wednesday. Back in 1963, the African Union, then known as the Organisation of African…
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Reflections on past interests: Invest wisely for the future, by Adedokun Abolarin
As I grew older, my priorities shifted.In my younger years, I was passionate about beautiful, high-end clothing, stylish shirts, unique ties, and matching shoes. I was also a Disco/Party freak, thoroughly enjoying the vibrant nightlife. However, I now realize that investing in stocks and other financial instruments would have been a wiser choice. In hindsight, I regret not prioritizing investments…
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Imaan and the rebel staff of Women Affairs ministry, by Ismail Omipidan
The declaration by the late Albert Camus, a French philosopher and novelist, that “Every act of rebellion expresses a nostalgia for innocence and an appeal to the essence of being,” seems apt in situating yesterday’s protest by some staff of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs against their boss, the Minister, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. In his book ‘The Rebel’, Camus…
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Africa must fix its house or watch its children wander, by Folorunso Adisa
It feels as though the world has entered a season of protest. From London to Tokyo, people are pouring into the streets, waving flags, raising voices, and staking claims. In the United Kingdom, demonstrations are becoming weekly rituals, with banners and flags sprouting on poles across England and Scotland. In the United States, ICE is back on the hunt, and…
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Making a case for Nigeria’s food stamp policy: Feeding dignity, fueling growth, by Olabode Opeseitan
In a land of vast abundance, hunger should never be a headline. Nigeria’s 70.8 million hectares of agricultural land are not just a geographic blessing—they are a moral responsibility. The persistence of poverty, especially among those who till the soil and trade in the open markets, is a contradiction that demands urgent correction. For decades, Nigeria has wrestled with poverty…
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Yemi Osinbajo’s sledgehammer at the altar of miracle money, by Bamidele Johnson
Watching him deliver a lecture at Bishop Mike Okonkwo’s birthday reminded me how sharp a speaker Professor Yemi Osinbajo is. The video was shared with me late last night by Funsho Balogun, but I was already sleepy when it came. I woke up to pee much later and decided to see what it was all about, having seen people spread…
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