Perspectives
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The Chief at 60, by Gbenga Omotoso
IT was a sunny day. Bright and warm; a day good for outdoor activities. From an event in Alimoso, which is often touted as Nigeria’s largest local government, we rushed down to Obafemi Awolowo Way in Ikeja, where another event was underway – the opening of a block of beautiful offices. Speeches over, it was time to inspect the building…
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The Apotheosis of Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere -Ekun, by Babatunde Jose
“The National Judicial Council at its 106th Meeting held on 14 & 15 August 2024, recommended Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun, CFR, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.” The new CJ starts her tenure today, howbeit in an acting capacity until confirmation, which is a foregone conclusion. Congratulations are in order. Very…
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President Kamala Harris, by Simbo Olorunfemi
“The moment is usually a child of circumstance, flying on the wings of its own volition at a higher altitude than the wheeling and dealing of everyday politics. Without the moment opening its flanks, you can hardly force a man on it.” Simbo Olorunfemi, 2022. It is difficult to believe that it has been only one month since the dramatic…
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Issues around OVH acquisition and NNPC retail, by Femi Awoyemi
In the financial, business, and economic sectors, there is no equivalence with the way evidence is handled in the political space. In these sectors, records exist for a reason, and any party seeking to promote self-interested agendas must provide evidence rather than rely on innuendos. While there may be concerns about a particular entity, as a member of the governance…
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Ajaero: He who come to equity must come with clean hands, by Kola Amzat
Recently, detachment of the nation security team spearheaded by the Police Authority stormed NLC Headquarters in Abuja. Their mission was to apprehend a suspected terrorist allegedly been harbored on the second floor of the NLC complex. The suspect was alleged to have orchestrated over the years, death of many Nigerians particularly in the South East Geo-Political zone with his inflammatory…
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10 Years without Dimgba Igwe, by Femi Adesina
“He didn’t make it.” That was what Pastor Dickson Anyanwu quietly whispered to me as he came out of the Accident and Emergency ward of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) that Saturday morning of September 6, 2014. My head simply vanished! Have you had that feeling before, when on hearing some heart-rending news, and it feels your head has…
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Badagry: When the coastal town engaged government on master plan, by Akeem Lasisi
Among all the factors that have contributed to the progress of Lagos State in recent years, the Lagos Master Plan is central. Developed when President Bola Tinubu was the state governor between 1999 and 2007, the plan has not only accelerated growth but also provided rhythm and direction to governance as different governors have ascended the saddle. Many experts have…
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Zacch Adedeji: Bringing order to the crypto world through tax regulation, by Arabinrin Aderonke
As Nigeria increasingly embraces digital currencies, one man is leading the charge to ensure the country’s tax laws keep pace with this rapidly evolving financial landscape. Dr. Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has unveiled ambitious plans to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system, particularly in relation to cryptocurrencies, in a bid to modernize how these…
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With a train every 18 minutes, it’s bye-bye cars, hello Lagos Blue Line! by Uche Nnadozie
On August 12, the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line expanded its daily trips from 54 to 72, excluding Sunday service when traffic is typically lighter. Announcing this development, the Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, shared that Blue Line train riders can now travel between Marina and Mile 2 in just…
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EFCC’s bid for whistle-blowers’ protection, by Tunde Rahman
Delivering a paper on the “Impact of the whistleblowing policy on public sector accountability and transparency” on Thursday July 11, 2024 at the Inter-agency Task Team (IATT) conference in Abuja, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, reopened the debate about the imperative of effective engagement of whistle-blowers in the battle against corruption.…
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