Perspectives
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How do we get men to chase women again? By Aderemi Ogunpitan
From Lagos to Abuja, Calabar to Yola, women are beginning to ask a familiar question with growing frustration: “Why don’t men chase anymore?” Once upon a time, romance was an art. Men pursued with charm, intentionality, and persistence. Women responded with grace, curiosity, and the delicate rhythm of giving just enough — not too much, not too little. But today,…
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Of Benjamin Kalu, IDPs plight and Kampala Convention domestication, By Udora Orizu
On April 16, the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, CON featured as one of the panelists in a high level United Nation event in commemoration of the 27th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internally Displaced Persons. The invitation extended to the Deputy Speaker by the highly esteemed international organization is in recognition of…
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The audacity of one man and the birth of a dream in Ikegun, Ibeju-Lekki, by Dayo Adedayo
What possesses a 26-year-old to step boldly into the unknown—alone—into the heart of a primary forest in Ikegun in September of 1984? What stirs that kind of daring? Looking back now, with time as a lens, I realise: it is audacity, that rare, powerful trait that all pioneers share. Whether in science, the arts, or enterprise, those who reshape the…
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Do children of politicians in power make sense? By Azu Ishiekwene
It’s understandable if you have not paid attention. I can’t help noticing because minding other people’s business is a part of my job description. On Tuesday, the newspapers reported a spat between the children of two leading politicians, Mohammed Abubakar and Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed. Mohammed and Shamsudeen are the children of Atiku and Bala. Atiku was Nigeria’s vice president, and…
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Seven reasons Soludo will get a 2nd term in Anambra State, by Azuh Arinze
Take this from me – except the Almighty God and perhaps The Presidency decide otherwise – Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo will get a second term in office as the governor of Anambra State. Very quickly, I will share with you seven reasons I came to that conclusion. No. 1 is very obvious and glaring too – all the other candidates…
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Good stories as powerful tools to change the world, by Victor Oladokun
For more than three decades, I’ve attempted to weave threads of inspirational storytelling into issues of faith, leadership, development, nation-building, creativity, and implementable innovative ideas. The bottom line is that every where you look and every life you come across, there is a story waiting to be told. For many years, along with my dear friend and colleague, Kathy Edwards,…
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Edelman Trust Barometer: The 2025 Nigeria report, by Omoniyi Ibietan
Nigerians upped their trust level marginally, believe their leaders lie, trust in NGOs, businesses and media more than the government, trust AI more than other Africans, but distrust CEOs. These revelations came last night (16th April 2025) at the presentation of the 2025 Edelman Nigeria Trust Report at FourPoints by Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, where I had the honour to present…
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The one who wears big caps for little children, by Simbo Olorunfemi
“I must win. And if I don’t, I must show courage in my effort” – Tunde Onakoya There is just no stopping Tunde Onakoya. From one accomplishment to the other, he keeps going, he keeps raising the bar, he keeps pushing, doing so much to lift the disadvantaged children from the slums/streets, using the game of Chess. See what he…
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2027 Presidency: Governor Eno’s voice of reason, by Kola Amzat
Recently, during the commissioning of Akwa Ibom segment of about 100 kms of the 700 kms Lagos-Calabar coastal road at Uyo, by Federal Government, the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Pastor Umo Eno declared unequivocally, that President Bola Ahmed TINUBU (GCFR), will surely complete his eight 8 years of two term tenures. As a respected governor of one of the…
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Why Naira-for-crude policy is best for the economy, by Arabinrin Aderonke
The oil sector in Nigeria has always been the topic of the day. Online. Offline. On the radio. Even in public transport. If you want to start a heated conversation anywhere in this country, just mention “fuel.” The reactions will start coming in. The price. The scarcity. The queues. The corruption. It’s personal for everyone because we have built a…
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