Perspectives
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Feasting on Tinubu’s alleged error in Rivers emergency rule, by Kunle Awosiyan
Sometimes it is better to consult dictionary than reading the lips of some lawyers whose political interests will not allow them to say the truth. According to Oxford Dictionary, the phrase, “State of Emergency” is defined as a situation of national danger or disaster in which a government suspends normal constitutional procedures in order to regain control. That section 305…
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Very belated emergency rule declaration in Rivers state, by Kola Amzat
Eventually, the long-awaited declaration of Emergency rule in Rivers had come to pass! It’s indeed long overdue! The chickens have come to roost! Nigerians would vividly recollect that this writer in a Piece titled “Imminent Emergency Declaration in Rivers State” about six months ago had sternly alerted that, there was no way the state could escaped the disruption of democratic…
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Remembering Oke Aminu, olohun iyo: Four decades after
I had initially done a story on Chief Ebenezer Obey’s classic number, Board Members which was aposted on my Facebook page. Board members was one of the evergreen albums released in the 70’s by legendary Juju exponent, Ebenezer Obey. The song however became the subject matter of an argument as to which year was the hit track, Board members originally…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: Could the President have done more before declaring SOE in Rivers? By Chris Adetayo
I believe so. Following the Supreme Court judgement, and the impasse that followed, I do think he could have called both parties (the Governor and the Members of the HoA) to Aso Rock. At the meeting, he could have laid out a peace plan. Demand the full implementation of the SC judgement while committing the HoA to not making any…
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Rivers: The perogative of President to declare state of emergency in Nigeria-By Kayode Ajulo SAN
Prerogative, plainly put and without mincing words, refers to a special right, power, or privilege that is exclusive to a particular person or authority, especially by virtue of law or position. In governance, it is discretionary powers vested in an official, such as a head of state or President allowing them to take certain actions without requiring approval from another…
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Generalist-professional controversy in the civil service: Reform options for Nigeria, by Tunji Olaopa
In this piece, I want to pay critical attention to the reform significance of the relationship between what has been called the “cult of the generalists,” on the one hand, and the necessity for more of a cadre of specialists or professionals given the imperative demand of the knowledge age, on the other. This discourse might appear academic at first…
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Open letter to Nasir El-Rufai, by Ojudu Babafemi
Dear Nasir, This is a letter from a friend. I take the liberty of calling you a friend because, for nearly 12 years, we walked the same political path, sharing dreams of a better Nigeria within the same party. I also recall your 50th birthday when I persuaded two wealthy friends to accompany me to Dubai, where you were in…
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The Mike Adenuga in Elon Musk, by Olabode Opeseitan
They were both born, raised and acculturated in Africa. They both left their motherland, Africa, in search of the elusive golden fleece, driven by their unique aspirations and visions for the future. After completing their academic pursuits, one returned to the continent of his birth to combine the entirety of his experience with the mystical ingenuity of his Ijebu people…
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El-Rufai: A diminutive leader with a very small mind, by Kola Amzat
The first assignment that launched Mallam El-Rufai to national consciousness was his appointment as Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). That was during the inglorious PDP regime of Obasanjo/Atiku between 1999 and 2007. But, the million dollar question remains: How did he get appointed to that exalted and very sensitive office with the plethora of damning issues surrounding his…
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A legacy revisited: A day with the incomparable Mama Abiodun Duro Ladipo, by Adedokun Abolarin
On Saturday, March 15,2025 , our humble institution was blessed with a visit from a true legend, Abiodun Duro Ladipo, the wife of the revered thespian, Duro Ladipo. Accompanied by some of their children, Mama Abiodun Duro Ladipo’s presence was a masterclass in elegance, warmth, and cultural richness. As she interacted with our students, particularly the members of our cultural…
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