Perspectives
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The throne and the people: a call to leadership in troubled times, by Ojudu Babafemi
It is a great honor to stand before you this morning to discuss a matter of utmost importance. This initiative you have embarked upon is groundbreaking—not only in its creativity but also in its potential to safeguard the very institution you represent. If pursued with commitment, it could be the key to preserving the relevance and authority of traditional leadership…
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Is NBC digital switch over project another white elephant? By Aderemi Ogunpitan
Is Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) project, managed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) another white elephant ptoject? There has been multiple delays since its inception. Initially set for completion by 2015, ten years later, the project has missed many deadlines, with only partial implementation in six states as of December 2023. In August 2024, President Bola Tinubu quietly approved…
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Babangida, his memoir, and his critics, by Kassim Afegbua
The at-long-last-decision to write his memoirs, was quite a daunting one for General Babangida, who has over the years, refused to capitulate to pressure demands for him to write one. His reason was predicated on the fact that some people, and especially his itinerant critics would accuse him of writing at a time that some of the dramatis personae have…
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Natasha and her theatrics, by Kola Amzat
May be, the senate chamber is too big, a political arena for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to operate! May be, that highly respected hallow chamber is too overwhelming for her to ply her political trade! May be, if she indeed desire to be involved in governance of this country, she ought to have considered starting from lower chamber, and even, Kogi state…
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‘Sizwe Banzi Is Dead’ – No, I mean, Athol Fugard. So long! By Omoniyi Ibietan
Professor Fugard, anti-Apartheid activist and consequential dissident, possibly the most impacting playwright and novelist from South Africa, who opposed Apartheid with his strength and fervour, published at least 30 plays, some of them politically penetrating and denouncing racism, has passed away in Stellenbosch at 92. He decried Apartheid with passion and suffered irredeemably, including occasional burning of his books, despite…
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Five things Simi Fubara miscalculated, by Azuh Arinze
First off – I am not a fan of the FCT minister and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, even though I like two things about him. No. 1 is that he’s a performer and usually delivers on assignments given to him and No. 2 are his unforgettable songs (eg enye ndi ebaa) which he usually synchronizes very well…
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Umo Eno’s town hall and empowerment series, by James Edet
On Saturday, 8th March 2025, the Abak Township Stadium transformed into a vibrant symphony of hope and accountability as the people of Abak, Etim Ekpo, and Ika Federal Constituency welcomed the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno, and officials of his government to the historic commencement of the statewide ARISE Town Hall Meeting and Empowerment Series for each…
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Kabir Dangogo: Archetypal public relationist, a spirit so rare, by Omoniyi Ibietan
I received with shock and a resultant deep grief, the news of the transition of Mallam Kabir Dangogo in the wee hours of March 7, 2025. If I want to sound official, I will say Mallam Dangogo was one of my predecessors as Secretary General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). Indeed, he was Nigeria’s first Secretary General of…
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Not about Natasha, by Bisi Fayemi
Over the past two weeks, we have witnessed a number of events at the Nigerian Senate, which have left some of us shell-shocked. It is quite common for arguments and battles of all kinds to break out in the National Assembly. It is not easy for so many representatives of their people to get along without ruffling each other’s feathers.…
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Tribute to Dr. Doyin Okupe, by Olukayode Ajulo
As I pen these heartfelt words to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Adedoyin Ajibike Okupe, a deep sense of sorrow envelops me. His extraordinary journey—a testament to unwavering dedication, relentless passion, and a steadfast commitment to Nigeria’s progress—will forever resonate in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. I first encountered Dr. Okupe in the…
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