Perspectives
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Why Burkina Faso’s junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world
A charismatic 37-year-old, Burkina Faso’s military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has skilfully built the persona of a pan-Africanist leader determined to free his nation from what he regards as the clutches of Western imperialism and neo-colonialism. His message has resonated across Africa and beyond, with his admirers seeing him as following in the footsteps of African heroes like Burkina Faso’s…
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Nigeria will not die for their comeback tour, by Otega Ogra
There is a particular breed of former power brokers who, having tasted relevance and lost it, now cosplay as revolutionaries, writing elegies and requiems for a country they once helped bleed. They say not every critic deserves an audience, but for this, I’ll speak. I do know one thing, though… you do not get to light the fire and then…
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UBA: Constantly charting a bold path for Africa’s financial future, by Nasir Ramon
In a continent where business mortality rates are usually among the highest globally, only a few institutions have demonstrated the staying power and adaptability needed to not just survive but thrive. United Bank for Africa (UBA) which prides itself as Africa’s Global Bank stands as a remarkable example of an organisation with such resilience. From its origin in 1949 as…
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Sanwo-Olu: A statesman as governor, by Gboyega Akosile
In the last few weeks, I have consistently reviewed the activities of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Lagos and I have come to one conclusion: he is more of a statesman than a politician. He has weathered the storm on many fronts and remains calm amidst what seems like distractions. As I settled down at my library a few hours before…
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Celebrating Baba Fasoranti’s remarkable life and strength of character, by Bola Tinubu
Today, I rejoice with the family, political associates, and friends of our dear father, leader and patriarch, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, in celebrating his remarkable journey of 99 years on earth. Baba has enjoyed extraordinary grace from God in attaining this age. Even when he appears frail due to old age, his mind remains active and sharp. He is undoubtedly…
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The perils of inordinate social mediation in the digital space, by Omoniyi Ibietan
“In the coming years, we’re going to see even more chaos unfold on the Nigerian social media landscape not because there’s a shortage of creativity or intelligence, but because the race for online monetization is driving people to the edge. More and more individuals, especially adults who should know better, are resorting to outlandish, senseless, and sometimes outright shameful behaviour…
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Baba Reuben Fasoranti at 99, by Festus Adedayo
Today, icon of Akure Kingdom in Ondo State, foremost Yoruba leader and one of the major twines holding together the Yoruba nation, Baba Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, clocks 99 years on earth. Born on May 11, 1926, Fasoranti is also a noteworthy bridge linking the highly romanticized First Republic politics and governance to the current order of things. Fasoranti’s political trajectory…
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A salute to the unsung heroes of Nigeria, by ‘Dayo Adedayo
The Yoruba have a saying: “Iṣẹ́ kì í ṣe owó”, work is not always about money. As I gazed upon a collection of timeless black-and-white photographs, captured long ago with one of the most rugged and revered 35mm cameras of its era, a quiet voice within me whispered, “dayo, you have truly tried.” These images speak not just of a…
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A legacy secured: Adenuga’s maiden 600,000-barrel Obodo blend export sets new benchmark
History has been made in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector! Dr. Mike Adenuga’s Conoil Producing has successfully exported the maiden 600,000-barrel cargo of Obodo crude blend-a remarkable achievement that sets a new standard for Nigerian excellence in the global energy arena. The Obodo blend, produced from the OML 150 block by Continental Oil & Gas Limited, was lifted by Oando…
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Those who win don’t have two heads, by Simbo Olorunfemi
Circumstances surrounding this year’s JAMB Examination didn’t offer much hope with reports of frustration and anger dominating every step of the process. From the mock examination, to the actual examination itself, with reports of logistical and technical difficulties renting the air, to the eventual release of the statistical breakdown of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results, with reports that over…
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