Perspectives
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Natasha in New York City, by Sam Akpe
Did you watch her addressing the global community in New York? Her voice evoked instant compassion. Her feminine demeanour stirred anticipated non-verbal sympathy. Then, she sobbed, and that immediately brought the hall to a pin-drop empathy. Dramatically, hot tears tumbled down her dreamy face. Cameras clicked. Emotions gripped the audience. The world watched. Silence reigned. Her voice magnified. Someone whispered:…
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Ikere: The wellspring of creativity, by Babafemi Ojudu
Have you ever wondered about the creative energy that flows from Ikere? What is it about this town that has produced the man we are celebrating today—Prof. Niyi Osundare, a poet of immense talent, whose verses, steeped in the richness of his culture, have mesmerized the world of poetry? Have we ever connected the smooth, soul-stirring melodies of Sade Adu…
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The first lawmakers: My reflection on home, discipline, and duty, by Tunji Disu
Law and order do not begin at the police station or the courthouse; they begin at home, in the quiet corners where parents teach their children right from wrong. When this foundation cracks, society inherits the fallout. As a police officer, I’ve witnessed this truth play out in heartbreaking ways—parents arrive at stations, not with pleas for justice, but with…
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Seyi Tinubu and the politics of unwarranted criticism, by Kayode Adebiyi
I laugh whenever some people criticize and attack the innocent young man, Seyi Tinubu, the son of PBAT, especially for his high visibility within the political space. Yes, I criticized him when TV cameras kept capturing him loitering around the Federal Executive Council (FEC) chamber during meetings. It was bad optics because he is not a member of the FEC,…
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Empowering Nigerian youth – A future shaped by collective action, by Dare Ojepe
In a historic move that underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to the young people, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference, setting a new impetus for the country’s future. As the Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement, I am inspired by the President’s visionary leadership and the opportunities this initiative presents for young Nigerians. A…
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The throne and the people: a call to leadership in troubled times, by Ojudu Babafemi
It is a great honor to stand before you this morning to discuss a matter of utmost importance. This initiative you have embarked upon is groundbreaking—not only in its creativity but also in its potential to safeguard the very institution you represent. If pursued with commitment, it could be the key to preserving the relevance and authority of traditional leadership…
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Is NBC digital switch over project another white elephant? By Aderemi Ogunpitan
Is Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) project, managed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) another white elephant ptoject? There has been multiple delays since its inception. Initially set for completion by 2015, ten years later, the project has missed many deadlines, with only partial implementation in six states as of December 2023. In August 2024, President Bola Tinubu quietly approved…
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Babangida, his memoir, and his critics, by Kassim Afegbua
The at-long-last-decision to write his memoirs, was quite a daunting one for General Babangida, who has over the years, refused to capitulate to pressure demands for him to write one. His reason was predicated on the fact that some people, and especially his itinerant critics would accuse him of writing at a time that some of the dramatis personae have…
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Natasha and her theatrics, by Kola Amzat
May be, the senate chamber is too big, a political arena for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to operate! May be, that highly respected hallow chamber is too overwhelming for her to ply her political trade! May be, if she indeed desire to be involved in governance of this country, she ought to have considered starting from lower chamber, and even, Kogi state…
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‘Sizwe Banzi Is Dead’ – No, I mean, Athol Fugard. So long! By Omoniyi Ibietan
Professor Fugard, anti-Apartheid activist and consequential dissident, possibly the most impacting playwright and novelist from South Africa, who opposed Apartheid with his strength and fervour, published at least 30 plays, some of them politically penetrating and denouncing racism, has passed away in Stellenbosch at 92. He decried Apartheid with passion and suffered irredeemably, including occasional burning of his books, despite…
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