Perspectives
-
2027: Tinubu-Shettima and the politics of loyalty, capacity, continuity — By Stanley Nkwocha
In politics, the most powerful decisions are sometimes the ones that end speculation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election is one of such decisions. It is a statement of trust, a signal of continuity, and a calculated move to keep the All Progressives Congress (APC) on…
Read More » -
Oriire Rescue: Is Seyi Makinde still waiting for presidential phone call? – by Seye Oladejo
The successful rescue of the Oriire abductees is a moment of relief for every well-meaning Nigerian. We rejoice with the parents, families and the people of Oyo State whose prayers have finally been answered. We salute the gallant officers and men of our security agencies whose courage, professionalism and painstaking intelligence-led operations made the rescue possible. But beyond the celebration…
Read More » -
Nigeria’s greatest obstacle may be its opinion of itself — by Folabi Ogunleye
“A nation’s future is shaped not only by the quality of its institutions or the wisdom of its leaders, but also by the stories its people tell themselves about who they are and what they can become.” AMONG THE MOST DAMAGING OBSTACLES to Nigeria’s development is a peculiar psychological contradiction: the coexistence of misplaced arrogance and a deep-seated inferiority complex.…
Read More » -
ADEYEMIGATE: Gbajabiamila cannot be tried in the social media court — by Seye Oladejo
The latest online frenzy christened “Adeyemigate” is yet another reminder that in today’s Nigeria, social media has become the preferred venue for instant convictions, where evidence is optional, emotions are supreme, and reputations are destroyed at the speed of a trending hashtag. The disturbing phenomenon should worry every patriotic Nigerian. It is becoming increasingly fashionable for politically motivated actors, content…
Read More » -
Beyond Matthew Adeyemi: Tinubu’s test of institutional integrity — by Folorunso Adisa
Every democracy answers to two courts. One is the court of law, where judges weigh evidence, uphold due process and pronounce verdicts. The other is the court of public opinion, where reputations are often convicted long before evidence is tested. Prince Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi currently stands at the intersection of both. His criminal trial is scheduled to begin on July…
Read More » -
The supplicant: Russia now begs Turkey to protect its last pipeline — by Lim Tean
Twenty years ago, Russia turned off the gas to Europe in the dead of winter and called it diplomacy. This week, the Kremlin issued a press statement pleading with Turkey to persuade Ukraine to stop attacking its pipelines. Read that sentence again. It contains the entire trajectory of Russian power in this war. On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed…
Read More » -
Russia-Ukraine war: Everything has changed — by Carrick Ryan
On 16 March 2022, less than a month after Putin ordered his tanks over the Ukrainian border, a defiant yet visibly exhausted Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a gathering of NATO leaders via video link. His speech spoke of the heroic resistance that had already shattered the predictions of military analysts around the world. But even then, many felt as though the…
Read More » -
Local content must create value for Nigerians — by Olu Verheijen
For twenty-five years, NOG Energy Week has been one of the rooms where Nigeria tells the truth about energy: what we have promised, what we have postponed, what we have delivered, and what we must now become.This year’s theme speaks of ambition, competitiveness and resilience. I want to add a fourth word: proof. Because in this season — when records…
Read More » -
Ten years without my leader, Umaru Shinkafi — by Femi Fani-Kayode
10 years ago, on July 6th 2016, you left us Baba. I remember the last time I saw you and the words of comfort and encouragement you offered me even at my darkest moment. From 1984 when I was just 24 years old and I first had the honor and privilege of being close to you, you never judged me…
Read More » -
Ramat is coming, make way for the director — by Steve Babaeko
I studied Drama at the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and majored in Directing. Then advertising happened. Thirty-something years and still counting, hundreds of TVC productions, countless scripts written for other directors to bring to life. The director in me watched patiently from the wings. One of the remarkable things about life is that full circle has a way of…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel