Perspectives
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Same Jaded template: Precipitate insecurity, demand for president resignation won’t work this time, by Kola Amzat
Suddenly, the South West geo-political zone has become a haven of militia and banditry. The criminals have turned hitherto a very peaceful and orderly zone to the epicenter of mayhem and pandemonium. Presently, the people of the zone live under the atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. Instructively, of all the six geo-political zones, South West until in recent times has…
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Fela: Hunting our democracy — by Tahir Ibrahim-Tahir
The legendary afro-beat musician among his very numerous hit songs had this very instructive track released in 1986 called ‘teacher no teach me nonsense’. His songs were mostly satirical and this one was a masterpiece that ridiculed our education and our democracy. Do not forget the date of release, it was in 1986, exactly 40 years ago. His art aptly…
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Why attacking Yinka Alaseyori misses the point — by Olabode Opeseitan
Some friends sent me a link to a video shared by Adeola Fayehun, asking me to watch her admonition to gospel minister Yinka Alaseyori. After watching both the original clip and the reactions that followed, here is my reflection. I think we should be careful here. Yinka said God answers prayers. By attacking her, are we now suggesting that God…
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Overcoming Enugu’s water challenges — by Kelechi Deca
Sometime last week, I was discussing the issue of water supply in Enugu which from current reports has improved from where they were say few years ago even though distribution is still a major challenge. Enugu, unlike other cities in the South East, has a very unique topography, and the water crisis is largely geological because borehole drilling is difficult…
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If Yayi is a stranger, Ogun needs more strangers — by Folorunso Adisa
Politics and name-calling have always enjoyed a close relationship. And in every democracy, labels are often deployed as political weapons long before policies and performance enter the conversation. Aspirants are routinely defined by their opponents before they are assessed by the electorate. But, if democracy is to retain its essence, citizens must resist the temptation to inherit political prejudices without…
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Our prayer delusion — by Bamidele Johnson
I expect more than a few eyes to be zobo-red after reading this. That, however, is not my aim, which is to have us attempt an interrogation of one of our most cherished assumptions. It is that God, of whatever denominational flavour, is always ready, willing and able to intervene in our socetal affairs. Or that heaven is studying our…
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From Chibok, Dapchi and now Oriire — is this season 3 of pre election abductions — by Yushau Shuaib
On Friday, 15 May 2026, Nigeria witnessed something unprecedented: coordinated school abductions carried out simultaneously in the Southwest and the Northeast. It was a dark day that reopened old wounds and stirred new fears, as non-state actors executed highly organised operations with alarming precision. In Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, armed terrorists stormed multiple schools, abducting 46 students…
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Oyo electorates: Need to stand firm behind Alli Sarafadeen to spearhead APC to victory in 2027 polls, by Kola Amzat
As in 36 states across the federation including FCT, Abuja, the primaries for all elective offices at all levels have been successfully brought to a close. Quite a number of candidates have emerged. Indeed, Nigerian electorates have been privileged to at least have a glimpse of the candidates that would likely feature on the ballot. The next step: the ability…
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Aiyedatiwa’s proposed 2.36km Akure flyover and the challenge of execution — by Tosin Oluwalowo
I have been thinking about the proposed 2.36km flyover from Adégbolá to St. Matthias in Akure, announced by the Ondo State Government yesterday and I must say I like the idea of the project. If this project eventually sees the light of day, it will undoubtedly be one of the biggest legacies of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. It will completely change…
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When ‘Sango Olukoso’ came, calling at Ojude-Oba — by Tinuade Ogunlesi
Discourse around special features at the Ojúde-Ọba, the famous Ìjẹ̀bú cultural festival, featured the near nudist abroadarian last year. This year, a cigar-smoking woman was frequently spoken about. Most likely a Grandma. Perhaps, somebody’s wife. May be a chieftaincy title holder somewhere too. Her pictures and videos dominated the internet. She demonstrated her smoking skills like a Pro. Dressed in…
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