Perspectives
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The world must cut insane Putin down to size, by Yemi Adebowale
He cares less about the humanitarian crisis created by his senseless invasion of Ukraine and has now placed his country’s nuclear deterrent forces on high alert, raising global concerns about a nuclear confrontation. This Godless man is threatening to drop nuclear bomb on the rest of us. That’s Russian President Vladimir Putin for you; a beast determined to humiliate the…
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Exemplary Pastor Adeboye, by Segun Ayobolu
Not surprisingly, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has continued to receive torrents of congratulatory and laudatory messages from across the globe as he clocked his eighth decade of existence this side of eternity on Wednesday, March 2. The famous cleric’s story is an amazing tale of uncommon transformation from grass…
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? By Femi Adesina
It’s obviously not the easiest of times in our country currently, what with severe fuel scarcity exacerbating the other existential challenges we have been coping with. In some areas, there’s no fuel, no electricity, thus translating to severe energy crisis. Yet some other people have children, wards, dependents, relations in Ukraine, currently being bombarded by Russia. I have one, daughter…
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Obasanjo and his cabal, by Dare Babarinsa
On Saturday, March 5, 2022, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo would mark his official 85th birthday. Despite his age, Obasanjo is not about to slow down. Since he returned to public life after he joined politics in 1998, he has embraced life at a frenetic pace. Indeed, after his birthday celebration on Saturday, he may already be billed to travel to several…
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National Assembly and the quest for Affirmative Action, Aisha Buhari
The recent decision by the National Assembly to ignore the long-standing clamour for Affirmative Action for Nigerian women was contrary to the very high expectations of forward-looking Nigerian men and women. The anger of Nigerians in the circumstance is therefore understandable, more so that not a single concession was made to women, contrary to the global practice of give-and-take for…
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2023: Tinubu remains the most viable option, By Segun Olulade
I have watched with keen interest the unfolding political scenarios in our dear country as the whistle on electioneering campaign is about to be blown. I have also watched how various and capable Nigerians have lined up to indicate their interest to contest for the highest office in the land. I am therefore convinced, more than ever before, that our…
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A tribute to Pastor E.A. Adeboye at 80, By Yemi Osinbajo
Dolapo and I are honoured to write this tribute to Daddy on his 80th Birthday. Very few leaders will ever have the geographical and spiritual reach of influence that Pastor E.A. Adeboye has. He is neither the Pope nor the leader of the free world, but he heads a denomination that since his assumption of office as its General Overseer,…
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The friendly fire between minister of education and NANS, By Aliyu Tilde
My brother, Mallam Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education, did the right thing. I expected a worse reaction than this. I thought he would even leave before the NANS President finished his speech. But he was patient enough to listen to him until he landed. Equilibrium In the end, both parties exercised their rights: the students exercised their freedom of…
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Investing in people: A more accurate perspective, By Bola Tinubu
It is indeed a high moment when the President alters his schedule to participate in this event. I am humbled and honored by your presence today, Mr. President. May the collective dream of progressive governance and positive reform in Nigeria never fade and always be the vision that guides us. Despite the hurdles and difficulties that come, let this noble…
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How the Ukraine crisis ends, By Henry Kissinger
Public discussion on Ukraine is all about confrontation. But do we know where we are going? In my life, I have seen four wars begun with great enthusiasm and public support, all of which we did not know how to end and from three of which we withdrew unilaterally. The test of policy is how it ends, not how it…
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