Perspectives
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The PFIPC scandal and the urgent reforms required — by Tunde Rahman
When Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew walked into Phase III Section of the Federal Secretariat in Abuja with a forged letter and emerged with an office, signage, and a semblance of government legitimacy, he did not act alone. That is the uncomfortable truth of the “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” (PFIPC) saga. Adeyemi has been charged with eight counts of fraud…
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2027: Shettima’s pick, a testament of unwavering loyalty to his boss — by Ismail Omipidan
“And in the buildup to the 2023 elections, Shettima stood out and boldly identified with Asiwaju at a time when most northern APC politicians considered it politically risky, if not outright sacrilegious, to publicly support his presidential aspiration. Shettima chose conviction over convenience, and history will remember him for that.” Politics is influenced by interests, sentiments, and emotions. According to…
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Peter Obi: A public image built on fiction, not character — by Olabode Opeseitan
Over the decades, Mr. Peter Obi has carefully cultivated the image of being the carbon copy of integrity in Nigerian politics. His supporters embraced that narrative without hesitation. Yet many Nigerians have long been unsettled by the gaps that repeatedly surface in his claims of virtuous leadership. Those gaps widen each time his record is held against verifiable facts. The…
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The burden of the Chief of Staff: Why silence is often mistaken for guilt — by Segun Showunmi
In every administration, there are offices that attract visibility and applause. There are also offices that attract suspicion, criticism, and endless speculation. Among the latter, few positions carry a heavier burden than that of the Chief of Staff to the President. It is perhaps one of the most powerful offices in government, yet one of the least understood by the…
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Go and read your book:How a palace, a college, defeated a stereotype — by Adedokun Abolarin
By the Grace of God, I have something to be profoundly grateful for. It is this: the old, derogatory saying — “if you want to hide something from a black person, put it in a book” — will never apply to me. I have, by God’s grace, completely neutralized that stereotype. And I did not do it alone. I have…
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After the Oriire rescue: Is Seyi Makinde still waiting for the presidential phone call? — by Seye Oladejo
The successful rescue of the Oriire abductees is a moment of relief for every well-meaning Nigerian. We rejoice with the parents, families and the people of Oyo State whose prayers have finally been answered. We salute the gallant officers and men of our security agencies whose courage, professionalism and painstaking intelligence-led operations made the rescue possible. But beyond the celebration…
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2027: Tinubu-Shettima and the politics of loyalty, capacity, continuity — By Stanley Nkwocha
In politics, the most powerful decisions are sometimes the ones that end speculation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election is one of such decisions. It is a statement of trust, a signal of continuity, and a calculated move to keep the All Progressives Congress (APC) on…
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Oriire Rescue: Is Seyi Makinde still waiting for presidential phone call? – by Seye Oladejo
The successful rescue of the Oriire abductees is a moment of relief for every well-meaning Nigerian. We rejoice with the parents, families and the people of Oyo State whose prayers have finally been answered. We salute the gallant officers and men of our security agencies whose courage, professionalism and painstaking intelligence-led operations made the rescue possible. But beyond the celebration…
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Nigeria’s greatest obstacle may be its opinion of itself — by Folabi Ogunleye
“A nation’s future is shaped not only by the quality of its institutions or the wisdom of its leaders, but also by the stories its people tell themselves about who they are and what they can become.” AMONG THE MOST DAMAGING OBSTACLES to Nigeria’s development is a peculiar psychological contradiction: the coexistence of misplaced arrogance and a deep-seated inferiority complex.…
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ADEYEMIGATE: Gbajabiamila cannot be tried in the social media court — by Seye Oladejo
The latest online frenzy christened “Adeyemigate” is yet another reminder that in today’s Nigeria, social media has become the preferred venue for instant convictions, where evidence is optional, emotions are supreme, and reputations are destroyed at the speed of a trending hashtag. The disturbing phenomenon should worry every patriotic Nigerian. It is becoming increasingly fashionable for politically motivated actors, content…
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