Perspectives
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Otedola’s advocacy for economic fairness through Windfall Tax, by Arabinrin Aderonke
Femi Otedola’s endorsement of the windfall tax shows its potential to promote economic fairness and stability in Nigeria. Mr. Otedola, who has long been an influential voice in the country’s financial sector, argues that the windfall tax could be a game-changer for Nigeria’s economy. The windfall tax offers an opportunity to redirect substantial unexpected profits towards the betterment of Nigerian…
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Making the local government system work for the people, by Uche Nworah
There is actually a lot already placed on the plates of local governments by the constitution. Local government Chairmen, whether elected or appointed, can be creative about this. There are templates and models from all over the world they can learn from. In my many years of living in the United Kingdom (UK), I never really had anything to do…
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Makinde’s interest in local government money: A revelation of time and comic of absurdity, by Ogunwoye Gbemiga
Many people pay more attention to the ability of time to heal the wound; but most people don’t give regard to another yet powerful ability of time, that is to expose the true color of humans. Time always creates situations that force humans to reveal their true nature, free from deceit and pretense. If Buhari had not become the President,…
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Aftermath of protest, urgent need for army of intelligentsia to defend government policies, by Kola Amzat
There is no iota of doubt that there are deluge of misconception and misinformation in the public domain deliberately been orchestrated about the government by the band of propagandists, sponsored by opposition groups aimed at emboldening and hardening army of uninformed youths, hoodlums and miscreants to always be at daggers-drawn with the government. After-all, it’s what the ear heard that…
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Arewa’s final warning, by Tahir Ibrahim Tahir
I was livid when I heard former Governor Fayose’s diatribe against the North, accusing us of being responsible for the economic troubles President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) is facing. I had composed a virulent rejoinder but somehow didn’t get around to writing it out. Then, I heard his brother reminding him of the number of children from their own father’s…
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President Tinubu’s speech of compassion, unity, leadership, and direction, by Fredrick Nwabufo
Throughout history, great speeches have effectuated great change. Former United States President John F. Kennedy set the tone for a new America with the ‘New Frontier Address’; Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and other exceptional leaders stirred consciences, evoked national allegiance, and rallied the people not only by the artistry of their words but also by the candour and courage of…
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Need for re-approachment, as protest loses momentum, by Kola Amzat
No country’s leadership would open his eyes and also cross his legs to allow hoodlums and miscreants over-run his country under the guise of a reckless and potentially destructive protest obviously borne out of ignorance, hate, envy, strife and petty jealousy. Not with what the global community witnessed some years ago with respect to ‘Arab Springs’, a personal protest from…
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The road to Kenya is bumpy, by Bolaji Adebiyi
Early signs show that the ongoing protests may not end well, writes Bolaji Adebiyi It may be too early to review the protests that began yesterday despite spirited efforts by the federal government to persuade the faceless organisers to stand down. On Wednesday, George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, led four ministers, Abubakar Bagudu, Budget and Economic…
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Cost of living protest: Any parallel between Nigeria and Kenya? By Dapo Okubanjo
Kenya had for several weeks been literally in the eye of the storm over an anti-government protest triggered by the ill-fated attempt by President William Ruto to introduce a finance law targeted at raising taxes. It was to be an alternative to adding to the country’s over-bloated debt profile, which was no longer sustainable with a debt service to revenue…
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Onyeka Onwenu: The Elegant Stallion’s final performance, by Tosin Brown
Forty-three years after releasing “For the Love of You,” her debut song and album in 1981, Onyeka Onwenu, widely known as the “Elegant Stallion,” has passed away doing what she loved best—singing and performing. Unknown to many, Onyeka Onwenu’s sterling performance at the 80th birthday ceremony of Chief (Dr.) Stella Okoli on Tuesday, July 30, was her last. The 72-year-old…
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