Perspectives
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A personal tribute to the man who called me his son — By Ahmad Sajoh
There are men you work for, and there are men who adopt you. Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, Tafidan Adamawa, was the latter. I came into his orbit as a young man, appointed his Chief Press Secretary during his presidential campaign in the aborted Third Republic. It was a demanding assignment and a formative one. I watched, at close quarters, how a…
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Nigerian politics: A filthy, dirty, evil and wicked venture? — by Pelumi Olajengbesi
I developed an interest in politics when I was around 15 years old. Since then, I have watched politics being played, read extensively about it and followed political developments with great interest. For many years, I saw politics primarily as an instrument through which society could be transformed and the lives of the people improved. However, my active involvement in…
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Who exactly governs Nigeria: Abuja, Washington, or London? — by Blaise Udunze
There is a deeply uncomfortable question Nigeria must begin to ask itself. Does the country truly believe in its own sovereignty? Perhaps this might be Nigeria’s most uncomfortable question; it is also its most important. Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation, also known as one of the continent’s most strategically important countries and a major political and economic force. One…
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2027: Beyond ‘Tinubu must go’, what is the opposition’s alternative? – by Seye Oladejo
There is something increasingly fascinating about Nigeria’s opposition as we approach the 2027 general elections. Everybody appears to know what is wrong with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Everybody appears to know why the All Progressives Congress (APC) should be defeated. Everybody appears to know why Nigerians are supposedly yearning for a change. But ask the more important question –…
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Putin cites chance of peace deal, Ukraine sees ‘new dynamic’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was a chance of reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while Kyiv said it expected a “new dynamic” in peace efforts. Putin, speaking at an economic forum in Russia’s far east, said a number of countries including the U.S. and China were ready to support a peace settlement. “Ultimately,…
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PEJURY: How Karl-Marx Edward Okeke-Von Batten III lied about being Born in America on his FARA filings — by Anthony Daniel
In paragraph 6 of the US FARA form he filled out, Vin Batten Okeke represented that he was born in the US. A clear case of lying under oath. A crime under US Law. What does this mean? Jail time or deportation? VON Batten, a.k.a. Ikemefuna Okeke, lied under oath in the case he filed for Atiku that he was…
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Tinubu’s reforms: A case for re-election — by Fredrick Nwabufo
Suleiman sits in the examination hall. His palms are sweaty, and beads of despair are dropping on his lap. He has not paid his fees and is scraping by on odd jobs. It is the crucial second-semester examination. Suleiman faces a major challenge to his dream of getting a higher education: funding. But his determination is greater than his fear.…
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UniOsun: Et tu Professor Clement Adeboye? — by Ismail Omipidan
Professor Clement Adeboye is the current Vice-Chancellor of the University of Osun (UniOsun). He was appointed five years ago by the governor of Osun State at the time, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola. Adeboye’s five-year tenure ends in November this year. By his own account, his children initially discouraged him from applying for the position. They had asked whether he knew…
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Dolly Parton: At the juncture where wisdom and spirituality meet existence – by Tunji Olaopa
Dolly Parton was just simply a singer, a country musician; she was a force of nature that held her own niche against the most formidable of stars. At 80, she had lived a most meaningful and significant life. And that significance will be measured in the imprint her life, and most importantly her music, have left in the lives of…
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Opposition without candidates: Are they really ready for 2027? – by Seye Oladejo
Nigeria’s opposition parties have spent considerable time building an impression of an impending political earthquake ahead of the 2027 general elections. Their rhetoric is loud, their projections are ambitious and their confidence appears limitless. But when one looks beyond the noise and examines the fundamentals of electoral politics, a rather curious picture emerges. Reports indicate that Atiku Abubakar’s African Democratic…
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