Perspectives
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The many silver linings of Tinubu’s 7 months in office, By Bayo Onanuga
The removal of fuel subsidy and the move to merge foreign exchange rates, two headline reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration since late May, triggered problems such as high fuel prices and the depreciation of the Naira, two monstrosities which combined to cause a general spike in costs of services and goods. Today, many Nigerians complain of a rise in…
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Yuletide: Excitement, commendations trail Tinubu’s transport subsidy, By Segun Tomori
Nigerians from all walks of life are thrilled by the Presidential intervention mitigating the high cost of transport this festive season. Cross-country travelling to see loved ones at the end of the year has been the norm for Nigerians, for decades, irrespective of religious inclinations. Therefore, the far-reaching effect of discounted inter-state bus fares and free train rides on the…
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Crying more than the bereaved, By Bolaji Adebiyi
President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the Rivers State crisis was essentially a political rather than legal resolution of a political issue, writes Bolaji Adebiyi President Bola Tinubu has come under searing attacks since the outcome of his intervention in the political crisis in Rivers State became public on Tuesday. It didn’t matter that his traducers were among the legion of…
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Tinubu’s ‘directives on Rivers crisis unconstitutional, By Edwin Clark
Firstly, I wish to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for heeding the various calls, including our own, to mediate in the on-going crisis rocking Rivers State by calling Barr. Nyesome Wike to order so as to restore peace and tranquillity in the State and avert any problem similar to that which occurred in 2013, when Barr. Wike was Minister of…
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My shared journey with Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomoso, By Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin
As I weave the words of our shared journey and reduce it into a piece of portable writing, pride and joy swell up within my heart for my very good brother and friend and now Alayeluwa Ọba, Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomoso land. I remember that the tale of our shared stories began within the echo of our…
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Economic diversification: all eyes on solid minerals, digital economy, by Kola Amzat
Over decades, very unsuccessful attempts have been made by the successive administrations to diversify the nation economy from oil sector. But, it’s instructive to submit that the efforts made so far have not been strategic, deliberate and profound enough, as they’ve yielded no notable and significant results. Indeed, more of those moves have ended in the realm of policy formulation,…
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The year of Renewed Hope, By Fredrick Nwabufo
It has been months of bold decisions, strategic re-engineering, and studied statecraftship. The expectations effusive, the yearnings harkened, the promises certain, and the hope ever so sure. Nigeria is in planned drive under an ambidextrous and masterful pilot, President Bola Tinubu, and destined for majesty. The road has not been without a few bumps, but the journey is as exhilarating…
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Justice Waziri’s bizarre remarks on Plateau PDP’s candidates in the 2023 elections, By Steve Daniel
Let me start by stating that I write not to represent any political affiliation but to critically examine the recent remarks attributed to one Justice Abdulaziz Waziri of the Court of Appeal, regarding the nullification of all People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidates in Plateau State in the 2023 elections. These remarks, as reported by Sahara Reporters and other national media…
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Bridging the gap: addressing energy poverty, inequality in Nigeria through renewable energy
Lack of electricity in Nigeria critically affects the overall development of its economy. The country has the world’s largest absolute electricity access deficit, with 45 per cent of the population (90 million) lacking access to the electricity grid, a recent World Bank report states. Large disparities exist in access to electricity between urban areas (84 per cent) and rural ones…
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Portable: The reason for the season, By Bamidele Johnson
The visually-offensive Portable and Pasuma, from media reports, performed at a Celestial Church of Christ Thanksgiving event. Some way to thank and praise Jehovah Nissi, Jehovah El-Shaddai, who must have found it breathtakingly edifying to see His alleged children get drunk on music by the two musicians, one of whom is weapons-grade bonkers. But credit where due. So, thumbs up…
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