Perspectives
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Generalist-professional controversy in the civil service: Reform options for Nigeria, by Tunji Olaopa
In this piece, I want to pay critical attention to the reform significance of the relationship between what has been called the “cult of the generalists,” on the one hand, and the necessity for more of a cadre of specialists or professionals given the imperative demand of the knowledge age, on the other. This discourse might appear academic at first…
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Open letter to Nasir El-Rufai, by Ojudu Babafemi
Dear Nasir, This is a letter from a friend. I take the liberty of calling you a friend because, for nearly 12 years, we walked the same political path, sharing dreams of a better Nigeria within the same party. I also recall your 50th birthday when I persuaded two wealthy friends to accompany me to Dubai, where you were in…
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The Mike Adenuga in Elon Musk, by Olabode Opeseitan
They were both born, raised and acculturated in Africa. They both left their motherland, Africa, in search of the elusive golden fleece, driven by their unique aspirations and visions for the future. After completing their academic pursuits, one returned to the continent of his birth to combine the entirety of his experience with the mystical ingenuity of his Ijebu people…
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El-Rufai: A diminutive leader with a very small mind, by Kola Amzat
The first assignment that launched Mallam El-Rufai to national consciousness was his appointment as Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). That was during the inglorious PDP regime of Obasanjo/Atiku between 1999 and 2007. But, the million dollar question remains: How did he get appointed to that exalted and very sensitive office with the plethora of damning issues surrounding his…
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A legacy revisited: A day with the incomparable Mama Abiodun Duro Ladipo, by Adedokun Abolarin
On Saturday, March 15,2025 , our humble institution was blessed with a visit from a true legend, Abiodun Duro Ladipo, the wife of the revered thespian, Duro Ladipo. Accompanied by some of their children, Mama Abiodun Duro Ladipo’s presence was a masterclass in elegance, warmth, and cultural richness. As she interacted with our students, particularly the members of our cultural…
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Nasir El-Rufai and the philosophy of nothing, by Festus Adedayo
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai caused a mild stir last week. Though the resignation of his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and gravitation towards the Social Democratic Party (PDP) did not come as a shock, the ruckus that attended them have been instructive. Torrents of negative comments have been heaped up as reactions to his decamping.…
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Oyebanji: Accolades for a tested and trusted performer, by Ọmọọba Olusesan Alabi
If ever there is a governor who had garnered several awards and recognitions in a short time, it would be Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) of Ekiti State. When he emerged as All Progressives Congress’ Governorship Candidate early 2022, some were doubtful because he was not a Lagos/Ibadan/diaspora politician. I remember having to convince a Lagos-based friend and business tycoon…
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NNPC, Dangote, Naira-for-crude deal and other matters, by Simbo Olorunfemi
It has to be that there are people out there who are so heavily invested in ensuring friction between NNPC Limited and Dangote Refinery that at every turn, they must find a way to pull the trigger on one narrative or the other to push the two into knocking heads in the public space. It is difficult to understand the…
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Ma’ami at 90: A heartfelt tribute to my dearest mother, Princess Christianah Monisola, by Olukayode Ajulo
It is with this profound reverence that I celebrate the illustrious 90th anniversary of my beloved mother, Chief (Princess) Christianah Monisola O. Ajulo (née Adedeji). She is not merely a matriarch; she is the very fabric of my being, the divine architect of my destiny, my unwavering compass through life’s storms. Her existence is my greatest blessing, her love my…
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Avoiding the tight rope of sexual harassment in Nigeria, by Kunle Osisanya
Introduction On Wednesday 20th of February 2025, Nigerians may recall an interruption of the Nigerian Senate plenary by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central District who vehemently protested her change of seat. The situation eventually degenerated to the Sergeant at Arms being asked by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio to escort her out of the chambers, as witnessed on live…
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