Perspectives
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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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Five things Simi Fubara miscalculated, by Azuh Arinze
First off – I am not a fan of the FCT minister and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, even though I like two things about him. No. 1 is that he’s a performer and usually delivers on assignments given to him and No. 2 are his unforgettable songs (eg enye ndi ebaa) which he usually synchronizes very well…
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Umo Eno’s town hall and empowerment series, by James Edet
On Saturday, 8th March 2025, the Abak Township Stadium transformed into a vibrant symphony of hope and accountability as the people of Abak, Etim Ekpo, and Ika Federal Constituency welcomed the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno, and officials of his government to the historic commencement of the statewide ARISE Town Hall Meeting and Empowerment Series for each…
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Kabir Dangogo: Archetypal public relationist, a spirit so rare, by Omoniyi Ibietan
I received with shock and a resultant deep grief, the news of the transition of Mallam Kabir Dangogo in the wee hours of March 7, 2025. If I want to sound official, I will say Mallam Dangogo was one of my predecessors as Secretary General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). Indeed, he was Nigeria’s first Secretary General of…
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Not about Natasha, by Bisi Fayemi
Over the past two weeks, we have witnessed a number of events at the Nigerian Senate, which have left some of us shell-shocked. It is quite common for arguments and battles of all kinds to break out in the National Assembly. It is not easy for so many representatives of their people to get along without ruffling each other’s feathers.…
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Tribute to Dr. Doyin Okupe, by Olukayode Ajulo
As I pen these heartfelt words to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Adedoyin Ajibike Okupe, a deep sense of sorrow envelops me. His extraordinary journey—a testament to unwavering dedication, relentless passion, and a steadfast commitment to Nigeria’s progress—will forever resonate in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. I first encountered Dr. Okupe in the…
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Natasha, Akpabio and the Senate, by Chris Adetayo
The problem with getting into this Akpabio/Senate vs Natasha imbroglio is that both sides have taken multiple wrongful steps. In the process, any fair minded commentary will seem like one is on the fence or one is hedging. I do not agree with the Senate summarily suspending her, and doing so for 6 months – including denying her all the…
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IBB in the annals of civil service reforms in Nigeria, by Tunji Olaopa
The autobiography is a most delicate, complex, and indeed disruptive art form. It is the autobiographer’s authorial insistence to be heard in terms of his or her narrative addition to a historical discourse. In fact, it is the autobiographer’s narration of the historical event from his or her own perspective. And more often than not, when the autobiographer is a…
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2027: What Tinubu’s endorsement by party leadership hierarchy at NEC meeting stand for, by Kola Amzat
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the who and who in APC leadership hierarchy converged in Abuja under the umbrella of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, ostensibly to deliberate on key issues bothering on governance and overall affairs of the party such as economic recovery, strategic governance decisions, internal party reconciliation and others. Interestingly, the NEC meeting was the…
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Babangida and the restless ghosts of his friends, by Dare Babarinsa
Despite his long absence from the epicentre of power, General Ibrahim Babangida remains a subject of constant fascinations. The attention commanded by his recently published autobiography, My Journey in Service, attests to his hold on the public imagination for good or evil. Love him or hate him, you dare not ignore him. Younger Nigerians may not understand the full import…
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