Perspectives
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Vice President Shettima at 59 : A tribute, by Ismail Omipidan
Vice President Kashim Shettima is 59 today. He belongs to the zodiac sign Virgo, the only sign represented by a female and often associated with humaneness. Shettima embodies many of its traditional traits. Virgos are described as modest and reserved, meticulous and reliable, practical and diligent, intelligent and analytical. Knowing him well enough, I can say with certainty that Shettima…
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Why Kumuyi’s walk back matters, by Bamidele Johnson
Pastor W. F. Kumuyi is no poster boy for liberalism. His Deeper Life Bible Church once a had television sets high on its shit list in addition to rules that made Pharisees look permissive. Just like when he lifted the ban on television watching, he has admitted that the church’s famously stiff marriage procedures were not biblical but just administrative.…
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Should civil servants participate in partisan politics? In search for final answer – By Tunji Olaopa
Quite recently, public discourse was again forced to consider an old discourse that borders on the whether or not civil servants have the right to engage in partisan politics. This discourse, of course, became heated up given that the political order in Nigeria is already getting into a feverish pitch as a result of ongoing political strategizing in readiness for…
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Show me the 133 million Nigerians living in multidimensional poverty, by Olabode Opeseitan
In a country where the informal sector hums with quiet industry and the horizon of every state is punctuated by construction sites, it is a cruel irony that 133 million Nigerians are said to be multi-dimensionally poor. The figure, cited by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in 2022, is not just staggering—it is sobering. But is it the whole…
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The North-West, Lagos illusion and the misleading viral infographic, by Bayo Onanuga
The Northwest—not Lagos—is the leading beneficiary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s budget, leading with a commitment of N5.9 trillion. This represents 40percent of the budget. The insightful clarification was made on Sunday by the DG Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu. South South followed with ₦2.41 trillion, North Central: ₦1.13 trillion, South East: ₦407 billion, North East: ₦400 billion and South West…
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Rivers: Wike wins Wike, by Ismail Omipidan
We play too much in this country. We trivialise serious issues and, at the same time, elevate trivial matters to ridiculous levels of seriousness. Nothing illustrates this better than the twin issues of the recent Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) conference held in Enugu and the just-concluded local council election in Rivers State. Since the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike,…
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Otedola and the nose for opportunity, by Simbo Olorunfemi
I have only just started reading ‘Making it Big’ by Mr Femi Otedola, and I am really taking my time to read it. One or two pages at a time, as the time permits. On page 21 at the moment. Two reasons. One, while the story itself might appear familiar to some of us, yet there is so much to…
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Waiting for Ribadu’s response to latest terrorism data, by Yemi Adebowale
I have spent quality time reviewing the latest data on deadly attacks by terrorists in Nigeria. The report titled, “The economics of Nigeria’s kidnap industry and locust business” released last week Thursday by SBM Intelligence, Nigeria’s leading Data gathering and scrutinizing specialist, simply reconfirms that Nigeria is still very much under the servitude of terrorists. No fewer than 4,722 Nigerians…
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The reimagining of Africa’s place in the global financial system, by Frank Aigbogun
When the U.S. Treasury transmits its annual report to Congress on the international financial institutions, few in Africa pause to read the fine print. These reports are often regarded as instruments of Washington policymaking, not as mirrors reflecting Africa’s evolving agency. Yet the most recent report released on July 16, 2025 carries a message that is impossible to ignore: it…
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Celebrating APC government wins in power sector, by Seye Oladejo
As Nigeria continues to navigate the evolving landscape of power supply, the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) is proud to highlight its significant strides and victories within the power sector, marking a moment of progress amidst the challenges faced. While recent reports have reflected “mixed fortunes” in power supply, with occasional disruptions, it is undeniable that substantial improvements have…
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