Perspectives
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Dissecting the Tinubu’s framework for power and energy reform, By Babatunde Raji Fashola
I have challenged people to ask themselves if they can remember anything the main opposition committed to, when they were elected in 1999 and for the 16 years they allowed Nigeria to drift without any clear policy direction or articulation. Other than slogans like “Transformation Agenda” whose details were undisclosed, during a period of prolific earnings from very elevated international…
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How I became bank CEO at 34, By Tony Elumelu
I had just become CEO of Standard Trust Bank and one of the youngest bank CEOs in Nigeria. It was a time of fast-paced change in our industry, and reform-minded policymakers had opened up paths for consolidation and strengthening our sector. Competition was intense – but youth was not a barrier. I owed my accelerated career and successes to two…
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Tunde Bakare’s tragic, unapostolic Ecclesiasticus, By Albus Dauda
Following his virtually hour-long tirade – an Ecclesiasticus, he seems to perceive it – concerning his interpretation of the Nigerian political climate, Pastor Tunde Bakare, a man whose words were once widely regarded as carrying the wisdom and anointing of God, now comes across as a pitiable figure. The anointing of God, it seems, he has sent on a hiatus,…
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A new beginning: How Sanwo-Olu is driving provision of affordable housing in Lagos, By Babajide Fadoju
The Babajide Sanwo-olu’s administration has undertaken a number of new housing projects aimed at providing affordable houses for low-income families in the state. The projects, which have been in development within the short space of three years of his time in office, have indeed turned out to be a marvel to all to see and an example to other Governors.…
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Atiku complex, By Sam Omatseye
Last week, this essayist wondered at Atiku’s math for dumping five or six governors and replacing them with Ayu. The other mathematical oddity was harped on again last week by the APC governorship candidate in Delta State, Ovie Omo-Agege, when he lashed out at Atiku for selling the Delta Steel Complex that cost the Federal Government $1.5 billion for a…
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Jah-Man… In praise of a selfless spirit @60, By Chuks Nwanne
But wait o, who asks for Jahman Anikulapo tribute and then pegs the word count between 400 and 500? No way, that’s not possible. Except you are an outsider, it is difficult, if not impossible, to write about this spirit man and then be counting words. So, I’ve resolved to make comments, not really a tribute, in praise of a…
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Fantastic voyage, By Sam Omatseye
It has been long coming. Like the man awaiting a beloved one, we have stood at the train station, waiting for the hoot. We had hope, but no help. From year to year, decade to decade and a century dovetailing into the next, the weary beloved knows the journey is not an easy one. It started with a promise, and…
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Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope – A revolutionary synergy of the public and private sector, By Tope Fasua
The APC Presidential Candidate’s superlative and candid showing with the Nigeria Economic Summit Group on the 13th of January 2023 has naturally endeared him further to millions of voters across the country. A legion of former doubters including those who had based their opinions on skits put together by usually unserious minds who seek whatever they could twist in every…
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Obasanjo, Tinubu and leadership acumen, By Segun Ayobolu
There can be no disputing the fact that every successor to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu since the latter’s exit from the governorship of Lagos State after two terms in 2007 – Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), Mr. Akinwumi Ambode and now Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu – have been men of competence and accomplishment with proven and impressive records of performance. But…
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A thought for our domestic staff, By Simbo Olorunfemi
Early morning walk has become a part of my daily routine now, since I made a commitment to it months ago. It is therapeutic for body and mind for many reasons. But then, not just for the body and mind. Not just for the opportunity to listen to the silence yearning for ears from within but to meditate and dig…
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