Perspectives
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Honouring the falcons, upholding the Naira: A patriotic standard, by Bode Opeseitan
The Super Falcons’ historic 10th WAFCON triumph deserves every accolade – and President Tinubu’s comprehensive reward package (national honors, housing, and cash awards) sets a worthy precedent. In one masterstroke, President Tinubu has rewritten Nigeria’s narrative – transforming the nation from one that habitually neglects its heroes to one that showers them with timely, tangible honors while their triumph still…
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Super Falcons’ lesson for Kwankwaso, by Lasisi Olagunju
Each time this country discounts tribe and tongue, region and religion, it wins. Nigeria’s stunning victory in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final on Saturday was more than a football triumph. Trailing 2–0 in Rabat at half‑time, the Super Falcons initially looked out-manned and outgunned by Morocco. Yet, unity of purpose, unwavering belief, and a collective resolve turned the…
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ADC and the prospect of internal democracy, by Salihu Lukman
After more than eighteen months of hard work and negotiations, Sen. David Mark is today, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, together with his team, taking over as the new national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). When some few of us started advocating for a coalition of opposition leaders, most Nigerians, including many of the leaders who are now positioning…
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Lagos is not a “No Man’s Land” by Folorunso Adisa
Lagos a ‘no man’s land: memory, myth and the making of Eko Say it in whispers if you must, but never declare it boldly in the presence of a true Lagosian: that Lagos is a “no man’s land.” The phrase, often tossed about in political squabbles and ethnic jabs, is not merely wrong, it is historically bankrupt. Oba Adeyinka Oyekan,…
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Tinubu’s $3m cash reward to Super Falcons is profligacy, by Yemi Adebowale
Absolute Profligacy. This is how best to describe President Bola Tinubu’s $2,950,000 gift to the Super Falcons/technical crew for winning the Women African Cup of Nations held in Morocco. Our President sloppily ordered the release of the Naira equivalent of $100,000 to each of the 24 players and $50,000 to each of the 11-man technical crew of the team. This…
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The Church of sports needs reformation, by Bamidele Johnson
Many of us, including those now criticising the gifts given to the Super Falcons, would gladly accept the same benefits if offered, regardless of our genitalia. Some others silently wish their daughters or nieces had been part of the team. The Super Falcons deserve what they got. I wish every member of the squad and coaching staff the very best…
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The Nollywood gatekeepers who fumbled the Netflix moment, by Chioma Ahaghotu
When global streaming giants like Netflix turned their eyes to Africa, Nigeria was the obvious starting point. Nollywood is the second-largest film industry in the world by volume, and Nigerian content already had a thriving global audience through YouTube, iROKOtv, and African Magic. So when Netflix started commissioning original films and licensing local content around 2019, the excitement was justified.…
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Ashleigh Plumptre’s powerful journey of identity, leadership, and legacy, by Emmanuel Utomi
Ashleigh Plumptre was named in the CAF 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Best XI for the group stage. According to a report by Cafonline.com on July 17, her inclusion was evidence of not only her defensive excellence but also to a remarkable football journey rooted in heritage, resilience, and ambition. Known for her composed leadership, tactical intelligence, and…
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Danger of ethnic rhetoric over Charlie Boy Bus Stop in Lagos, by Aderemi Ogunpitan
People are free to disagree with the renaming of a bus stop in Lagos. That’s democracy. But what we’ve seen in response to the Charly Boy bus stop renaming isn’t just disagreement, it’s something far more dangerous. Individuals are using this civic decision as a cover to stoke ethnic divisions, inflame old prejudices, and whip up hostility between Nigerians who…
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Convocation crowd: Why Babcock University should do better, by Wale Fatade
I joined parents and well wishers yesterday at the convocation ceremony at Babcock university. It was my first time of entering the institution and while its ambience and aesthetics are fantastic, the management of the ceremony leave a lot to be desired. It affirmed again, why meticulous planning is essential to success. First, organising a ceremony for nearly 4,000 graduates…
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