Perspectives
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Baba Obasanjo and the NNPCL refineries, by Simbo Olorunfemi
That Baba Obasanjo has an almost child-like emotional attachment to the public-owned refineries under the trust and care of the NNPCL is not in doubt. It is also not difficult to explain why that appears to be the case. He can indeed assert some level of claim/credit for the construction of 2 of Nigeria’s publicly owned 4 Refineries. While the…
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France’s New Military Strategy in Africa: A deceptive withdrawal or continued colonial grip? By Farida Bemba Nabourema
On November 6, Jean-Marie Bockel, an envoy of the French government, presented a report on France’s so-called “new military strategy” in Africa. This strategy, which involves reducing French troops in Gabon, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Chad, is being framed as a voluntary restructuring of its foreign policy, but make no mistake, this is not a withdrawal. It is yet another…
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Still waiting for General Musa to take out Turji Bello, by Yemi Adebowale
I was shattered by the video released last week by Turji Bello, the dominant terror group leader in North-west Nigeria, in which he threatened to unleash more venom on the Nigerian military and residents of communities in Zamfara and Sokoto states. This followed the recent arrest of some of his lieutenants by the Army. Turji is still kicking. His terror…
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Maximising “Detty December” beyond seasonal gains, by Aderemi Ogunpitan
“Detty December” is over and the period marked by a surge of concerts, festivals, and cultural events, which has become a significant economic phenomenon, can now be evaluated for both short-term and potential long-term benefits. It attracts a large influx of diaspora Nigerians and international tourists, generating foreign exchange and boosting sectors like hospitality, transportation, and entertainment, creating thousands of…
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Tax Reform Bill: Demystifying NLC Chairman, Joe Ajaero’s call for withdrawal- By Arabinrin Aderonke
It’s a new year, a year that will possibly see to the passage and implementation of the People’s Bill, also known as the Tax Reform Bills. For Nigerian workers, the conversation surrounding this legislation is not just a political or economic issue but a matter of personal and collective empowerment. Following the recent call for its withdrawal by Joe Ajaero,…
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A loose canon in Bauchi governor’s office, by Kola Amzat
This writer is profoundly apologetic to the leadership of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), as well as 36 governors across the country ahead of acidic and unpleasant words that would be deployed to bring home the import of this Write-up to our numerous readers across the country, and perhaps, in the world over. I assure that it’s never in my…
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Nigeria in 2025: A banner without stain, by Femi Adesina
The ruckus over a new (which is in fact old) National Anthem has subsided. And as with many other things, Nigerians have moved on. We always do. For those of us who were in school in the 1960s and 70s, ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ was the staple we fed on. It was our very beloved National Anthem. Melodious and inspiring.…
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In memory of Mama Nurse, by Bamidele Johnson
Starting from the last two hours of the morning right to bedtime this day last year, each of my phones was as as busy as a switchboard. Calls were made with the desperation of a man with a flight to catch but the taxi he’d booked was running late. I was also taking calls almost at the rate of those…
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Of Kemi Badenoch & Yoruba etymologies, by Prof. Moyo Okediji
Kemi Badenoch, the leader of UK’s Conservative Party made the statement that she is Yoruba and doesn’t fancy the idea of being associated with the northern part of Nigeria because the terrorism of that region is against those sacred principles that she holds dear. I am grateful to her for making the statement. It is an opinion that many of…
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See Paris and die! By Phrank Shaibu
Of late, France has found itself in the throes of a diplomatic crisis in Africa, particularly in West Africa, where it has, for decades, maintained a stranglehold on its former colonies. Under the guise of granting paper independence, France has continued to exert an exploitative grip on Francophone African countries. These nations have their reserves tucked away in Paris, their…
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