Perspectives
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The tangibility of performance, by Fredrick Nwabufo
In the dusk of the last sweltering Saturday, under a nest of affiliates, Samuel, a critic, sidled up to me and said: “Things are improving”. And I replied: ‘’Yes. It was certain that they would.’’ Samuel is not alone in this volte-face and patriotic testimony. Many Nigerians across all artificial lines are affirming the same – the glorious dawn long…
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Lagos Speaker crisis: A threat to democracy and indigenous interests, by Tajudeen Olanrewaju
The ongoing controversy over the legitimate Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a troubling turn, revealing a display of tyranny and political maneuvering at Alausa. The Nigerian Police have failed to uphold impartiality in this matter, responding selectively to calls and seemingly favoring one side. The sudden restoration of security details to Speaker Mudashiru Obasa—without a…
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Early marriage and childbearing: A Cultural and medical reflection, by Kayode Adebiyi
Looking at this photo, as posted by my dear friend and sister, Lara Wise , yesterday, I have been reflecting on some things that folks might not even think about. First, the age difference between the great-great-grandmother and the great-grandmother is 23 years, which suggests that the great-great-grandmother was probably married around age 21 or 22. There is even a…
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Herbert Wigwe: The estate, family and the law, by Onikepo Braithwaite
Last week, social media was awash with stories about the Wigwe family and the ruling delivered by Honourable Adeyemi J of the Ikeja High Court (Family and Probate), which arose from a motion for interlocutory injunction brought by the claimant/applicants, in suit number ID/7735FPM/2024 In the Matter of the Administration of the Estate of Late Mr Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe –…
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EXTRA: Before Opay puts me in trouble, by Bamidele Johnson
From my experience, the KYC processes at Opay, which self-describes as safe and secure, are squalid. They’re shit. Hot shit. Don’t dupe yourself into believing that you’re safe. I operate a Palmpay account. Until this morning, I had never attempted to set up an Opay account. I did not succeed in setting it up because I discovered that someone with…
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State governors’ alleged mismanagement of federal allocations demands immediate and widespread public awareness-By Kabiru Adisa FCA
The Federal Government has been allocating substantial funds to state governments to drive development and improve the lives of citizens. These funds, meant to provide better infrastructure, healthcare, education, and overall economic progress, are being allegedly mismanaged by many state governors. Instead of using the allocations for the benefit of the masses, they allegedly divert resources, leaving roads in poor…
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How are 72 licensed FM radio stations operating in Lagos surviving? By Uche Nworah
Oyetunji A Ojo has carefully listed the 72 licensed FM radio stations operating in Lagos state as of February 2025. I am curious to know how they are all surviving in such a highly competitive market. How are the stations able to differentiate their content offerings to create a niche in the market to attract advertisers and listeners? This is…
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Nuhu Ribadu in the eyes of a youth leader, by Hamzat Lawal
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu became a household name in Nigeria during the administration of former president Olusegun Obasanjo. He was a prominent face in the small team of reformers put together by Obasanjo to set Nigeria on the path of democratic progress and economic prosperity in the dawning years of this Fourth Republic. I guess I was too young to care…
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How states can boost tax revenue, by Taiwo Oyedele
State governments should target the wealthiest 10 percent of the Nigerian population to widen their tax nets, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has counseled. He decried the focus by state governments on the poor majority for tax implementation instead of high-net-worth Nigerians. Speaking with reporters in Abuja at the weekend, Oyedele…
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The character called Prof Yemi Osinbajo, by Duke of Shomolu
With glib intelligence, he weaves sweet anecdotes around his audiences leaving them with a feel-good feeling with no real lesson learnt while meandering through a field of landmines so expertly that he comes off with no injuries It is no wonder that the brilliant Prof is usually the go-to person for such sensitive events like the very recent IBB Book…
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