Perspectives
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The Doyin Abiola I knew, by Femi Adesina
When you have a bachelors degree in English and Drama tucked in your belt, and follow up with higher degrees in Communication Studies up to doctoral level, you are poised to conquer the world of journalism. And that was what she did. Dr Doyin Abiola (née Aboaba) took Nigerian journalism by storm. From Daily Sketch, to Daily Times, and then…
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Dino Melaye’s debt drama: Noise, not knowledge, by Sunday Dare
Barrister Dino Melaye has once again traded substance for spectacle. In his latest television appearance, he cast himself as Nigeria’s chief political entertainer, tossing around cheap jabs about “borrowing from OPay and Moniepoint.” But here are the facts: Nigeria’s total public debt stood at ₦149.39 trillion as of March 31, 2025, according to the Debt Management Office. The jump from…
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Ahead of 2027, opposition groups in disarray, by Kola Amzat
They pretend as if nothing is happening. They continually maintain a dangerous silence. But, Nigerians of sound and discerning minds are aware that there is rumble in the camps of all opposition groups. The centre could no longer hold. Things have fallen apart. In the fullest of time, opposition members would grapple with this realization. Nafiu Bala, a former governorship…
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Corruption: Are we really looking in the right direction? By Bola Bolawole
“Two traditional rulers and their Oloris, not Fulani herdsmen, are said to be the brains behind kidnappings in Kwara state. Where are we headed in this country?” “The Bible said it all: The love of money is the root of evil” “It is because there is no consequence for bad behaviour here! Imagine if the vile elements are tried speedily,…
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Marwa, a man of uncommon grace at 72, by Femi Babafemi
I have had the privilege of knowing Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) for about 30 years. As a young reporter, I observed from a working distance the metamorphosis of a military administrator who was unlike any other—an enigma committed as much to his work as to becoming a paragon of excellence in public administration. In an era when military…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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