Perspectives
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Of Kemi Badenoch & Yoruba etymologies, by Prof. Moyo Okediji
Kemi Badenoch, the leader of UK’s Conservative Party made the statement that she is Yoruba and doesn’t fancy the idea of being associated with the northern part of Nigeria because the terrorism of that region is against those sacred principles that she holds dear. I am grateful to her for making the statement. It is an opinion that many of…
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See Paris and die! By Phrank Shaibu
Of late, France has found itself in the throes of a diplomatic crisis in Africa, particularly in West Africa, where it has, for decades, maintained a stranglehold on its former colonies. Under the guise of granting paper independence, France has continued to exert an exploitative grip on Francophone African countries. These nations have their reserves tucked away in Paris, their…
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Unveiling the essence of local development: A call to action, by Oba Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin
The official unveiling of the Adire Osun logo yesterday, marks a significant milestone in our journey towards promoting indigenous development. As I reflect on this momentous occasion, I am reminded of the wise words of Rev. E. H Nightingale B.D, Principal of Wesley College, Ibadan, in 1929, Nightingale, was the Principal of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the leader of the Yoruba…
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Ahead of midterm, emerging signs favourable for the Tinubu Administration, By Bayo Onanuga
Although the Tinubu Administration’s midterm is five months away, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can proudly reflect on his administration’s journey over the last 19 months. After initial turbulence, the government concluded 2024 stronger than 2023, as many policies began yielding significant results that even the most ardent detractors could not ignore. Under President Tinubu’s leadership, NNPC Limited has fixed two…
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Unlocking Femi Adebayo’s “Seven Doors” By Olusegun Ajayi
At the point the main conflict in Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors begins to impact, hardly would a curious mind resist the urge to accentuate the legendary clash of tradition and modernity that dominates the film. Aficionados of Yoruba cultural practices may be unfazed by Oba Adedunjoye’s (Femi Adebayo) softness after the oracle decreed he had to marry seven wives to…
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As 2025 beckons, passionate appeal to Nigerians to support President and his programs, Kola Amzat
Nigeria is a prodigiously blessed country, with vast deposits of oil & gas resources in the oceans running into hundreds of billions that could last for eternity. It’s also instructive that the country oil & gas is one of the finest in the world, making it one of the most sought-after. The country is unarguably endowed with awesome deposits of…
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A little thought for Naomi, by Simbo Olorunfemi
It is almost 2 weeks since the tragic turn of events in Ibadan, with what was supposed to be a funfair for children turning to a nightmare, hours before it was scheduled to start, with the stampede that ensued leading to the unfortunate death of 35 children. In the immediate aftermath of this unfortunate incident, there was palpable anger, with…
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Oyeweso-led council and the renaissance at OAU Ife, by Tunde Akanni
So soon after being inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, duty beckoned for Professor Siyan Abdul Ghafar Oyeweso at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State. The horizon blazed forth the shiny future in sync with the global proclamation gender activists that the future is female. Exemplifying instances played out thus: At the first convocation he presided over as the…
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A day at Igbole-Ekiti, by Tope-Bentop Adeboboye
Sunday, December 22 2024. I was in Ado-Ekiti with my family, primarily to attend the End of the Year get-together of the 82-87 Boys of Christ’s School Ado-Ekiti, hosted by the Home Region on Saturday December 21. I was a special guest. It was a classy event with lots to eat and drink. It was also a time to visit…
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Kemi Badenoch: It’s time for a rethink, by Tunde Rahman
Kemi Badenoch’s ill-advised denigration of Nigeria has refused to go away. Her belittlement of the country of her ancestry is still generating passionate public discourse within and outside the media space, and it appears the matter will not go away anytime soon. Exasperated by Kemi Badenoch’s misguided attacks on Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima recently counseled her to drop the…
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