Perspectives
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Fuel price: Between Libya and Nigeria, by Dapo Okubanjo
Few weeks ago, several media outlets in the country had announced with fanfare that a litre of fuel in Libya was the equivalent of N52 at a time, Nigerians were paying close to N1,000 for the same quantity of fuel. One national newspaper, the Daily Trust to be specific, ran the story with a simple yet effective headline, “Petrol is…
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How Ajayi is restoring SSS’ lost glory-By A.A. Gadzama
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent appointment of Mr Tosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) is already manifesting remarkable efforts in turning the tide against chronic insecurity. The promotion, which was warmly welcomed by all, especially those in the intelligence community both serving and retired, is even now yielding significant dividends. Mr President’s choice of…
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Dele Alake, the Quintessential Communications Strategist at 68, by Kehinde Olaosebikan
…Why many leaders search for the likes of him as Communications Adviser Having beautiful women is a way of assessment or a display of wealth by men in the olden, but not too long-ago, days in the place where I come from. Up till the 60s and 70s in my part of the world, to prove or show that you…
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Economy: Why we need to probe President Buhari, by Taiwo Adisa
In the build-up to the 2015 election, when President Muhammadu Buhari mounted the podium to seek votes from Nigerians, he campaigned on three major fronts. He promised to fight insurgency, corruption, and rebuild the economy. With this three-pronged campaign agenda, the Katsina-born military general turned politician won the hearts of his countrymen and defeated President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015…
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Alake on rescue mission: A review, by Tunde Rahman
“Alake on Rescue Mission” is much more than a photo book of activities, events and work of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Henry Alake, in one year in office. It’s a serious-minded and exciting piece of writing on the minister’s stewardship. If you see it as the official book on the Minister’s achievements in one year in…
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What have the governors achieved with continual increased FAAC allocations?, by Kola Amzat
No doubt, there is a new dawn in the FAAC allocation to all the three (3) tiers of government, as allocation has increased substantially in the last 8 months at the behest of president. But, to what use have the states government put the continual increased allocations? To clear all the doubts, it’s important to chronicle the allocations credited to…
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Emergency rule imminent in Rivers state, by Kola Amzat
Every horrendous development necessary to prompt an emergency rule declaration in Rivers state have occurred. But, it’s curious why the President, Commander- in-Chief of the Armed Forces hasn’t wielded the big hammer. May be, the president is being circumspect, watchful or perhaps waiting for appropriate time to strike! May be; may be not! Time would tell! But, generality of…
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Government as a catalyst for development, by Kayode Fayemi
Text of an Address Delivered to the South West Assembly of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Eko Hotel, Lagos on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 Your Excellencies, Esteemed Leaders and Members of our great Party! Let me start by thanking the South West Coordinator of our Party, His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the party executives in the South West…
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Life of a journalist after retirement, by Eric Teniola
I share some similarities with the Comrade Jola Ogunlusi. Before 1996, we were both from the old Ondo state. I am from Idanre in Idanre local government of Ondo state, while he is from Esun Ekiti in Ikole local government Area of Ekiti state. Longevity runs in his family. His father died at the age of 131 while his grandmother…
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Why Nigeria deserves UN Security Council permanent seat, by Tunde Rahman
Nigeria has significantly contributed troops and police officers to the United Nations peacekeeping operations worldwide since 1960. That year, the Nigeria Police deployed the first-ever contingent of individual police officers to the UN Mission in the Congo. Assistant Commissioner of Police Louis Edet led the team at the time. In these operations, Nigeria resolutely committed herself to the onerous task…
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