Perspectives
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78th UNGA: President Tinubu and his defining moment, By Tunde Rahman
The just-ended 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly was President Bola Tinubu’s first outing at that important gathering of global leaders and on that first appearance, he left behind a lasting impression. Addressing the gathering around 8pm local time in New York which was 1am in Nigeria, on Tuesday September 19, President Tinubu was in an excellent form.…
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Colour me blue: A birthday tribute to my principal, Oyetola, By Ismail Omipidan
When I first authored a piece with the above title about two or three years ago, little did I know that one day, my Principal will preside over a ministry that has something to do with Colour Blue. Colour Blue is a primary colour, which according to Wikipedia often symbolises “serenity, stability, inspiration, or wisdom.” Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola CON, the…
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Opinion: as Cardoso assumes office as new CBN’s helmsman, by Kola Amzat
After months of speculation that surrounded his nomination, his eventual nomination by the president, as well as screening and confirmation by the senate of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Michael Olayemi Cardoso, a very accomplished Nigerian banker, chartered stockbroker and public policy expert, has ascended Nigerian Apex Bank as the 11th governor in the history of the Bank. Cardozo, a Lagosian…
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Diri makes his case, By Bolaji Adebiyi
Douye Diri, governor of Bayelsa State, came into office practically against the run of play. He was already in court though, challenging the declaration of David Lyon, the All Progressives Congress candidate as the winner of the governorship election that was held off-season in November 2019. The Independent National Election Commission had awarded the price to Lyon, saying he amassed…
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Tribute to Dare Adeleke at 60, By Moji Danisa
In a world filled with remarkable individuals, there are certain people who etch indelible marks on the sands of time.It is not surprising that the drum beats of activities leading to this remarkably blessed day, September 28, started over a month ago in honour of the man who is a beacon of hope to his community, the people of Oyo…
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My rejoinder to the Cable Story: “Ex-FIRS boss Nami approved N11bn ‘suspicious’ payments after his exit, By Muhammad Nami
My attention has been drawn to a mischievous story by the Cable Newspaper claiming that I made approvals of over N11 billion after taking my pre-retirement leave. Nothing can be further from the truth. The entire story was sensationally written with mischief that took the ordinary events of my work out of context with the intent to tarnish my image.…
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Gbadebo, Laoye and the journey of the continuum, By Dare Babarinsa
It was not surprising that the people of Egbaland rolled out the drums to celebrate His Majesty, Oba Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland, when he marked his 80th birthday on September 14. Oba Gbadebo has been a stabilising force in Egbaland, despite the traditional cleavages of Abeokuta. He has been able to maintain the ancient protocols that bind the…
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The Black Book, By Simbo Olorunfemi
Just as it was with Jagun Jagun, Blood Sisters, Shanty Town, Anikulapo, Ijakumo, Elesin Oba, and other movies released on Netflix within the last one year, one does not have to have watched it to hazard a guess or even form an opinion of what “The Black Book” is all about. Enough is the fever surrounding each of the releases…
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A cursory look at Tinubu’s cabinet, By Kayode Oyedeji
David Umuahi is doing well. I’m happy he is a great Ambassador of the South East in this Cabinet. I love his zeal, determination and strong conviction. He is in a hurry to deliver. He is desperate to build infrastructure, using a mix of government direct funding and private sector investment. He is looking inward, not crying helplessly like a…
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Olori Omo’ba: A rising fuji king, By Olawale Olaleye
Intentional and unpretentious, the rising of the fuji king, Wasiu Ayinde, professionally known as K1 De Ultimate, is an interesting case study in human growth and development. It’s a typical story of grass to grace or, better still, poverty to riches. From consciously improving his education to building a network of wealthy clique, creating expensive contacts that cut across ages…
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