Perspectives
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The West must return Africa’s stolen assets, By Muhammadu Buhari
Nigerians were delighted by the news this summer that 72 artefacts, known as the Benin Bronzes, held by the Horniman Museum in London were returning home, 125 years after being plundered by British troops. The clamour for repatriation of looted treasures is becoming irresistible. There was once a similar clamour for the return of Africa’s stolen assets, and I see…
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Elizabeth and the land of the sad pilgrims, By Dare Babarinsa
Many people, who are familiar with the history of British colonialism in Africa, will be surprised about the genuine affection that many Africans felt about the late Elizabeth II, the Queen of England and Head of the United Kingdom. Elizabeth, when she came to the throne in 1952, was also the Queen of Nigeria and 18 other African countries including…
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Where is Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi? By Fredrick Nwabufo
Could this be the eclipsing of a coruscating star? Could this be the sectioning of a gadfly? Could this be the end of a political odyssey? Could this be the domestication of the fabled Lion of Ubima? Could this be Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi’s nadir? Amaechi’s political tapestry has been the craftwork of a benevolent fate. At 27, he was the…
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Nigeria: The emergence of the fifth estate, By Omoniyi Ibietan
At the heart of the power appropriation process and the launch of counterpower; and to organic cultural reproduction and the race nay, contestation, for dominating the mind, and foisting cultural reproduction, are the media systems of communication. Either in pre-writing, when birds were dispatched to convey messages, or in the period of written communication, revolutionised in the 15th century by…
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How African Fintech startups can get it right with sales, distribution, By Kunle Adebiyi
In 2021, Africa’s tech startups raised nearly $5 billion, nearly double the funds raised in 2022. Britter Intelligence’s 2021 Africa Investment Report showed that the fintech industry contributed to a lion’s share of the investment in startups across Africa, with close to $3 billion. Last year, five startups also reached unicorn status in the continent – Flutterwave, OPay, Wave,…
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Young man, go back to 1970, By Mahmud Jega
Independence Day, which we are marking with a public holiday today, is a usual day for lamentation in Nigeria. Newspaper and TV commentators monotonously say that this country stepped away from selfless political leaders, hardworking civil servants, efficient public services, decent societal values, a fast growing economy, good internal security and a respectable place among the comity of nations to…
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The new 3rd force and life after 2023, By Tolu Ogunlesi
One of the most important questions that we will face in 2023 is this: what will become of the 3rd Force if they lose the Presidential election. How will they deal with it, and to what new ends will the impressive civic energy and enthusiasm and political awareness be deployed? It’s all very interesting to see a new generation of…
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Sanwo-olu: The giant strides of a true performer, By Babajide Fadoju
In just two years, Governor Babajide Sanwoolu has taken governance to a whole new level; this is not mere hearsay or an exaggerated statement to give him an edge over past governors or future governors. This is a statement made out of facts. How did he successfully touch every sector within such a short time frame intentionally involving both young…
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A word for Army Chief on Turji Bello, By Yemi Adebowale
Last December, a bus loaded with travellers was set on fire by terrorists with gunshots at Gidan Bawa village, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. No fewer than 23 people died in that attack. The terror group that carried out that dastardly act is led by Muhammad “Turji” Bello. Till date, security agents have not apprehended these murderers. Turji…
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Atiku’s strategy, By Segun Ayobolu
He is a battle tested politician who is not unfamiliar with the complex intrigues and manoeuvrings of party and electoral competition. It is thus surprising that the campaign of the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, continues to be dogged by some of the poor decision making that plagued his earlier failed attempts to be…
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