Perspectives
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Atiku, not Tinubu, is the wrecking ball, by Azu Ishiekwene
There’s a concern that Nigeria could soon become a one-party state, not by law, like in China, but through subterfuge – or in legal terms, de facto – similar to Cameroon, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, or even Rwanda, where the ruling parties are inflicting a slow, painful death on the opposition. Those who express this concern have given many reasons. The…
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The next Pope: A script with an unexpected twist, by Victor Oladokun
I grew up #Catholic and attended a Jesuit Catholic High school. As such, I tend to keep an eye on goings on in the Church and the #Vatican. Following the death of #Pope Francis, 134 cardinals, under the age of 80, from around the world, will be sequestered in #Conclave on May 7th. There they will remain, shut off from…
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Fuji music, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister and the place of Wasiu Ayinde, by Gani Balogun
I finally watched the K1’s interview to the end this morning. There are many takeaways from the almost three hour long interview. The first is the fact that at 68, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde is not going to change either his style or his beliefs. He is like crayfish, he is already bent. Reminds me of the Ayinla Omowura song about…
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CBEX: Between greed and economic hardship, by Aderemi Ogunpitan
The recent collapse of CBEX, another glittering Ponzi scheme dressed up as a crypto investment platform, has once again exposed an uncomfortable truth about the Nigerian psyche: we are addicted to the fantasy of instant wealth, and we never seem to learn. Nearly ₦1.3 trillion vanished into thin air, snatched from the pockets of around 300,000 hopeful investors who believed,…
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Role of Inter-regional parliamentary dialogues economic integration and development, by Godswill Akpabio
In a world gripped by shifting tides and emerging uncertainties, the Global South stands at a crossroads—not of decline, but of destiny. We are not the periphery of history; we are its next great chapter. Bound by shared struggles yet endowed with unparalleled potential, the nations of the Global South must now move from dreams to deeds, from promises to…
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For Mike Adenuga at 72, by Femi Adesina
You don’t see him, you don’t hear him, but he’s always there, showing his hand only when it matters. And it’s usually in a remarkable way. There are some wealthy people who are swashbuckling, swaggering, throwing their weight around and not letting you forget for a moment that they are there. But not our man. Quietly, unobtrusively, inconspicuously, he keeps…
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Factually addressing Mr. Peter Obi’s criticism of Nigeria at Johns Hopkins University
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, former Governor Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate for the 2023 election, was at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he made several disparaging comments about Nigeria. He made the unflattering remarks not just about the incumbent Nigerian government, but also about Nigeria. I also find Mr. Obi’s pattern of behaviour disturbing. When…
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Be a master of your craft! By Emeka Oparah
Several years ago, in my previous life, I asked my boss, during a feedback session, why he hadn’t fired me. Why did I ask him that? Because he had fired some of my colleagues in senior management and it seemed to me that it was only but a matter of time before it was my turn. Hear what he said…
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The silent majesty of Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, by ‘dayo Adedayo
There are places that whisper their greatness rather than shout it. The Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort tells a story akin to the most successful souls among us, always silent, always smiling, yet always magnificent. The last time I stood on this sacred ground, it was but a bustling construction site, a promise under creation. I took photographs that day…
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Let the NBA learn from its own rich history! By Femi Falana
The late Mr. Alao Aka-Bashorun led NBA from 1987-1989. When Mr. Clement Akpangbo became the Attorney-General of the Federation in 1991, his 1st Vice-President, Chief Mrs Priscilla Kuye, became the Acting President. So Mr. Aka-Bashorun was not the NBA President in 1992 when the conference took place in Port Harcourt. But under the Alao Aka-Bashorun leadership, the NBA rejected any…
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