Perspectives
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End of the road for Makinde and his candidates, by Kola Amzat
Suddenly, there is a deafening silence in the camp of Oyo state governor-Seyi Makinde. The political bloc is completely stuck in the middle of the road. The governor and his faithful across the state are enveloped in despair, frustration and despondence. The political bloc is isolated. They’re not talking to anyone; no one is interacting and conversing with them either.…
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Seven years of Sanwo‑Olu: How Lagos is racing towards Africa’s clean mega city — by Babajide Fadoju
When history writes the story of Lagos, it will not focus on the noise. It will focus on the numbers. And the numbers coming out of the Y2026 Ministerial Press Briefing marking Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu’s seventh year in office are nothing short of staggering. The man standing behind much of this environmental revolution, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo…
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Why President Tinubu’s Kigali mission signals the dawn of a renewed Nigeria — by Dada Olusegun
The trajectory of a nation is often defined by the boldness of its leadership during times of profound uncertainty. Let it be stated unequivocally: Nigeria would have experienced an abject collapse if not for the urgent, reformatory processes initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Looking at the structural framework of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is evident that the…
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Between section 77 of the Electoral Act and section 40 of the Constitution — by Simbo Olorunfemi
I have seen eyebrows raised here and there about Section 77 of the Electoral Act against the backdrop of Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). I was already at this when I got to know that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has, in fact, approached the Court seeking an order to strike…
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The return of The Arsenal — by Chris Adetayo
When Arsenal won the EPL in 2004, few would have bet that the same club will not win the title for another 22 years. That team had it all – top players, great coach, and an effervescent playing style. They had been champions twice in 3 seasons. In one of the title runs (2001-2002), they went unbeaten away from home…
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Tinubu @ 3: Peace-building, conflict resolution and national development by Abiodun Oladunjoye
“It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” – Eleanor Roosevelt. A stable and peaceful environment remains essential for national prosperity. Since assuming office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pursued bold reforms aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s economy and strengthening national cohesion. From the…
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South Africa and the inescapable crucible of nation-building — by Bukola Oyeniyi
When he stood before us that harmattan-cool morning in the early 2000s, our professor, a former Nigerian ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, carried no notes, only a certain weariness in his eyes that we mistook for academic detachment. We were mid-way through his course—Problems of Nation-Building in Africa—and had just finished a session celebrating the almost cinematic triumphs…
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On Oritsejafor’s testimony — by Emeka Oparah
Firstly, I want to join Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, his family, friends and members of his congregation in thanking God for his healing from Cancer. It’s truly the Lord’s doing and marvelous in our eyes! Secondly, let me now congratulate and thank Pastor Oritsejafor for giving this testimony at this time and in the manner that he did. By giving due…
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The death of two Yoruba kings — by Adedokun Abolarin
Hardly do we celebrate the departure of monarchs in Yorubaland because our belief is that culturally, earthly departure is a continuation of service in the spiritual realm. But for the sake of the greatness of this institution and the future of our people, there is a need for a slight departure. Two important Yoruba monarchs have recently joined our ancestors:…
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Latunde Akin, his supposed anti-Kumuyi posts and Deeper Lifers’ outrage — by Paul Dada
Blue murder is what members of the Deeper Life Bible Church have been screaming over a series of posts made by a certain Bro. Latunde Akin about the alleged ill treatment of some former Deeper Life overseers and top figures by the supreme leader of the denomination, Pa William Kumuyi. Although Latunde has repeatedly stated that his intention is not…
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