Perspectives
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Nigerian Idol prize money: Who owes K-Peace? By Oludayo Salami
Kunle Ogunrombi, popularly known as K-Peace, has once again raised concerns about unpaid prize money from his 2015 victory on Etisalat’s Nigerian Idol. His recent interview on The Honest Bunch podcast has reignited discussions about prize settlements after reality TV shows in Nigeria. As the winner of a reality TV show backed by Etisalat at the time, K-Peace deserves the…
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2027: The North and the rest of us, by Kassim Afegbua
To keep it honest about the North’s quest for the top job in Nigeria come 2027, is in our collective interest. Equity and fairness have to be upheld. While I quite appreciate that politics is an industry that thrives in the North, the equity thereof must be cogitated as we pursue our aspirations. With twenty eight years in active politics…
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A final salute to Major General Christopher Jemitola, by Dayo Adedayo
It is with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes that I write this tribute, one I never thought I would have to pen so soon. Major General Christopher Jemitola, a man of honour, a soldier’s soldier, a compassionate leader, and a dear friend, has left us. He did not fall on the battlefield, nor did he succumb to…
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El-Rufai, Obasa and other godfather stories, by Lasisi Olagunju
It happened one sunny day in mid-May 2003. I was preparing to go to the office around noon when Tayo, the editor’s secretary, called me. “Mr Olagunju, don’t come to the office, Baba Adedibu is here looking for you. He came with his boys.” There were no two birds bearing ‘hawk’ in the skies of Ibadan at that time. Alhaji…
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Oyetola and his methodical approach to politics, governance, by Ismail Omipidan
He may not be loud. That is his nature. No one can change him. Achievement responds to strategy, not rhetoric anyway. He has always excelled in every position he finds himself, including the current one as the minister of Marine and Blue Economy. Yes, he is calm. Leadership is not about empty boasts and jankara style. It is about tailored…
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A nation of thieves: The Benin bronzes and Britain’s imperial looting machine, by Hassan Arouni
“Perhaps Nigeria should share the Benin Bronzes with Britain.” This was the brilliant idea of Oliver Dowden, a former UK Culture Secretary, who seemed to believe that the rightful owners of a stolen treasure should feel grateful for the chance to split it with the thieves. There is an astonishing imperial arrogance in such a statement, but it is not…
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Who says Wike is grabbing land? By Yusuf Ali
The recent accusations against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike alleging “land grabbing” are not only unfounded but deliberately undermine the transformative strides he is making in Abuja. Let’s address these claims with facts and highlight his remarkable efforts in land administration and development, which are reshaping the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) into a befitting capital city. Who Says Wike is Grabbing…
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Tribute to comrade Kayode Fayemi at 60, by Bola Tinubu
My relationship with Dr Kayode Fayemi dates back to our time together in the pro-democracy movement in the 90s when we mounted local and international campaigns against military dictatorship. During the challenging General Sani Abacha era, civil rights and pro-democracy activists, especially those in exile, had to rely on their ingenuity to survive. Kayode’s brilliance, commitment, and strategic skills were…
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El-Rufai and Ribadu: The hacks spread spicy lies, by Mohammed Salihu
Anyone is free to be a hack for hire, but you would expect that, at least for the sake of retaining a little credibility for the next assignment, the hired hack would show a bit of concern for facts. Facts are important in political commentary as they are in any field that is distinct from the writing of fables. It…
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A tribute to Sam Nujoma, African patriot and founding father of the Republic of Namibia, by Omoniyi Ibietan
The founding president of the Republic of Namibia, Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma (Sam Nujoma), passed away eight hours ago at 95 after a three-week hospitalization for medical observation and treatment in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Dr. Sam Nujoma, a torchbearer and trailblazer for freedom, was a revolutionary, anti-Apartheid activist and politician who has been aptly described by His Excellency…
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