Perspectives
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Tinubu’s Brazil visit signals Nigeria’s return to global relevance, by Olabode Opeseitan
In the unfolding narrative of Nigeria’s global reawakening, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil stands as a luminous chapter—one that repositions Nigeria not merely as a participant in global affairs, but as a co-architect of South–South cooperation and strategic realignment. This is not diplomacy as usual. It is a deliberate recalibration of Nigeria’s foreign policy—anchored in historical depth,…
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Dateline 2027: Whither Peter Obi – stranded or orphaned?, by Seye Oladejo
As we approach the midway point of this political cycle, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) finds it imperative to reflect on the fading political relevance of Mr. Peter Obi, the once-celebrated figurehead of a hastily constructed populist crusade. In 2023, Mr. Obi emerged as a digital-era phenomenon, buoyed by youthful frustration and social media fervour.…
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The trouble with state broadcasters across Africa, by Aderemi Ogunpitan
In a perfect world, a State broadcaster would be the guardian of trust, informing, educating, and entertaining with independence and integrity. It would reflect cultural and linguistic diversity, provide children and educational content, and serve as a reliable voice in moments of crisis. It would answer only to the public good, not politicians or advertisers. Across Africa, reality tells a…
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A legal-driven push for environmental sanity, by Babajide Fadoju
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and allied agencies under the Lagos ministry of environment and water resources have demonstrated a robust commitment to enforcement, clamping down on infractions with unprecedented vigour. In this piece, I will attempt to cut through the noise and examine recent enforcements, highlighting their timeliness and impact. In a city where rapid urbanisation exacerbates…
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APC’s resounding victory in by-elections across 12 states: prelude to 2027 general elections, by Kola Amzat
During the recently concluded by-elections conducted by INEC into national and states’ houses of Assembly in about 12 states, the APC recorded resounding victories in all the elections except in Anambra state where APGA candidates swept polls, as well as in Ibadan North Federal Constituency election where PDP House of Representatives candidate coast home to victory. Even, against all odds,…
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The voice that builds: Commending Reuben Abati and the power of constructive commentary, by Olabode Opeseitan
In a media landscape often saturated with cynicism and outrage, Reuben Abati’s recent remarks on Arise TV stand out—not for their praise alone, but for their patriotism, professionalism, and principled objectivity. His commendation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts is not a surrender to power, but a strategic affirmation of progress. It is a reminder that when broadcasters speak truth…
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My 11 nuggets from Femi Otedola’s book, Making It Big, by Azuh Arinze
Very few books, I must confess, have generated as much excitement – long before their release and even after – as Femi Otedola’s Making It Big. And the reason is obvious: many readers also want to learn how to “make it big” like the son of the late Sir Michael Agbolade Otedola, former governor of Lagos State. Born on November…
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Judge Frank Caprio: Exemplar of the hero in public service, by Tunji Olaopa
Frank Caprio, the American judge and public servant, has passed to the great beyond. He was known as the “nicest judge in the world” for the compassion which he displayed in his courtroom. This earned him a celebrity status on social media where millions of people across the world subscribed to his program, Caught in Providence. In that program, Judge…
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Recasting Nigeria’s mineral future: Strategic diplomacy meets economic sovereignty, by Olabode Opeseitan
Nigeria’s engagement with Japan at TICAD9 marks a watershed in the country’s mineral sector—transforming it from a peripheral extractive industry into a strategic engine of national development. By courting Japanese investment through structured dialogue with JOGMEC and leading trading houses, Nigeria is signaling a shift toward value-added industrialization. The emphasis on local processing, infrastructure upgrades, and investor-friendly reforms—such as tax…
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Port Harcourt Refinery: Between armchair analysts and journalists, by Simbo Olorunfemi
This morning, one of the Anchors on the Arise TV Morning Show took on the matter of the Port Harcourt Refinery, even though that was not the issue at hand, as prop for his unending battle with ‘Journalists who visited the refinery and reported that it was working’. That won’t be the first instance. The trolling has gone on for…
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