Perspectives
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The Niamey debacle, By Odi Ikpeazu
ECOWAS, I think, is justified in at least employing the time-tested tactic of brinkmanship with regard to the Niger question. That being said, the threat of aggression does not automatically translate to war but on the contrary, when properly managed, could ironically be an instrument for bringing about peace in the end. I have to admit at once and without…
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This violence against the judiciary, By Fredrick Nwabufo
Lately, no institution of government has been the object of derision, blackmail, and threats like the judiciary. This venerable and inviolable magisterial conservatory has been reduced to the jack-a-lent of ridicule, hate, and spite by those who are pursuing political profits through guerrilla means. How did we get here? In the past, the judiciary had a sacrality that citizens dare…
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Niger Republic junta brought war, but our people are hailing them, By Uche Nnadozie
Barring unbridled partisanship, I can’t fathom why a Nigerian – especially an adult with a measure of geo-political appreciation will find gumption to support the Niger Republic junta. To make it worse, there seems to be a well orchestrated campaign against President Bola Tinubu over any action or inaction he may have taken or wishes to take regarding one of…
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𝙅𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙣-𝙅𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙣: N𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 e𝗽𝗶𝗰 d𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 v𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 c𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀, By 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝘁𝘂𝗻
“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁,𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗻”The above iconic 5th and 6th lines of the National Anthem of Nigeria captured my feelings after watching Femi Adebayo’s epic play, 𝙅𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙣-𝙅𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙣 (2023) which was released on 10th August 2023 on Netflix. Without doubt, the labours of the late Hubert Ogunde (1916-1990), Moses Olaiya (1936-2018), Kola Ogunmola (1925-1973), Duro Ladipo…
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Niger: It is purely an ECOWAS affairs, By Temitope Ajayi
There is no doubt that the Northern region, especially the people of Fulani ethnic stock share filial, cultural and religious affiliations with the Republic of Niger. The Hausa and Kanuri people also have strong ties with Niger. The attempt by some religious and political leaders from the North and their counterparts such as Afenifere and Ohaneze Ndigbo from the South…
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Opinion: In defence of El-Rufai, by Kola Amzat
More than two months after he was inaugurated, we are still very much in the euphoric state concerning Asiwaju Tinubu’s presidency. The generality of Nigerians are deeply appreciative and thankful to nature for ensuring that Bola Tinubu eventually berthed in Aso Villa. Thankfully, the president has not disappointed a bit and he won’t. Indeed, he has justified the tremendous trust…
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Tinubu’s List, Gbaja-nisation and Nigeria’s politics, By Azu Ishiekwene
If President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hit the ground running, it was because problems chased him into office. Yet, it wasn’t long before he tripped on a matter in which his genius has been acknowledged: forming his cabinet. One of his credentials for eight years as governor of Lagos, and even outside public office for 16 years, has been his gift…
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Niger Republic: A word of caution to the dogs of war, By Femi Fani-Kayode
I am on record as saying that if Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, Mali or ANY OTHER country attacks Nigeria, violates our territorial integrity, or attempts to take one inch of our nation, we must and will fight them to the last man. I have also said that Nigeria’s defence budget is FAR higher than all the other 14 countries in…
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TRAVELOGUE: Trip to Antigua – ‘Paradise’ Island, By Olusegun Odegbami
This trip, like everything else in my life, is the product of a divine ‘arrangement’. Life is not a series of ‘accidents’ of fate. Rather, events happen as enablers of unique experiences, each experience challenging every individual to draw from ‘freewill’ handed to everyone by the Universe, to be deployed as an individual’s choice of action or reaction. Individually, also,…
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Nigeria Prize for Literature must stop being winner takes all, By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The celebrated season of the Nigeria Prize for Literature always ends on the note of winner-takes-all. It is incumbent on me to plead now that the longlisted and shortlisted authors be also rewarded with cash. While the overall winner goes home with the grand prize of $100,000 it stands to reason to console the longlisted writers with $1,000 each while…
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