Perspectives
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A heartfelt tribute to Chief Joop Berkhout, by Dayo Adedayo
On Monday, 10 February 2025, a great man took his final bow. Chief Joop Berkhout, a legend in Nigerian publishing, a man of integrity, wisdom, and boundless energy, has left us. He had his breakfast, called for his pastor to pray for him, and then, just like that, he closed his eyes and departed. A quiet, dignified exit for a…
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Reps’ recommendation of 31 new States: justification for clamour for Uni-cameral legislative structure, by Kola Amzat
In recent years, generality of Nigerians have been resilient and unwavering in clamoring for unicameral legislative structure as against the existing bi-cameral arrangement presently on, in the country. Majorly, they anchor their persistent demands on the unwieldy number of federal legislators, particularly, at the lower chamber, and the fiscal effect of maintaining them on the nation resources. For emphasis, the…
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Why General Togun’s lies against Gani Fawehinmi cannot stand, by Richard Akinnola
My attention has been drawn to an interview granted by Brigadier-General Kunle Togun(rtd), a former Deputy Director of State Security Service, to Edmund Obilo podcast, wherein he made some egregious, insidious, insensate and fallacious allegation against Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN (of blessed memory).Togun was one of the two Security Chiefs of General Ibrahim Babangida who Gani Fawehinmi accused of killing…
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Nigerian Idol prize money: Who owes K-Peace? By Oludayo Salami
Kunle Ogunrombi, popularly known as K-Peace, has once again raised concerns about unpaid prize money from his 2015 victory on Etisalat’s Nigerian Idol. His recent interview on The Honest Bunch podcast has reignited discussions about prize settlements after reality TV shows in Nigeria. As the winner of a reality TV show backed by Etisalat at the time, K-Peace deserves the…
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2027: The North and the rest of us, by Kassim Afegbua
To keep it honest about the North’s quest for the top job in Nigeria come 2027, is in our collective interest. Equity and fairness have to be upheld. While I quite appreciate that politics is an industry that thrives in the North, the equity thereof must be cogitated as we pursue our aspirations. With twenty eight years in active politics…
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A final salute to Major General Christopher Jemitola, by Dayo Adedayo
It is with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes that I write this tribute, one I never thought I would have to pen so soon. Major General Christopher Jemitola, a man of honour, a soldier’s soldier, a compassionate leader, and a dear friend, has left us. He did not fall on the battlefield, nor did he succumb to…
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El-Rufai, Obasa and other godfather stories, by Lasisi Olagunju
It happened one sunny day in mid-May 2003. I was preparing to go to the office around noon when Tayo, the editor’s secretary, called me. “Mr Olagunju, don’t come to the office, Baba Adedibu is here looking for you. He came with his boys.” There were no two birds bearing ‘hawk’ in the skies of Ibadan at that time. Alhaji…
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Oyetola and his methodical approach to politics, governance, by Ismail Omipidan
He may not be loud. That is his nature. No one can change him. Achievement responds to strategy, not rhetoric anyway. He has always excelled in every position he finds himself, including the current one as the minister of Marine and Blue Economy. Yes, he is calm. Leadership is not about empty boasts and jankara style. It is about tailored…
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A nation of thieves: The Benin bronzes and Britain’s imperial looting machine, by Hassan Arouni
“Perhaps Nigeria should share the Benin Bronzes with Britain.” This was the brilliant idea of Oliver Dowden, a former UK Culture Secretary, who seemed to believe that the rightful owners of a stolen treasure should feel grateful for the chance to split it with the thieves. There is an astonishing imperial arrogance in such a statement, but it is not…
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Who says Wike is grabbing land? By Yusuf Ali
The recent accusations against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike alleging “land grabbing” are not only unfounded but deliberately undermine the transformative strides he is making in Abuja. Let’s address these claims with facts and highlight his remarkable efforts in land administration and development, which are reshaping the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) into a befitting capital city. Who Says Wike is Grabbing…
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