Perspectives
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The President needs a Chief Media Adviser, by Simbo Olorunfemi
There appears to be some confusion among some on the communications and media structure in the Presidency, and on who exactly is at the top of the ladder. Rightly so too, given the overlap in the designations of the Special Advisers and (Senior) Special Assistants tasked with managing the media, communications and orientation function(s) for and on behalf of the…
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Lagbaja: When Generals, the Olúóde, die – By Festus Adedayo
The Yoruba believe in the law of causation, a principle of philosophy which says that, every change in nature is produced by some cause. To buttress this, they posit authoritatively that a tree will never fall in the forest and kill peasants at home. Following this causative trail, they also say that rafters will never sink and kill a passerby…
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Tax reform bill: Ali Ndume as “spokesman” of northern senators, by Kola Amzat
Suddenly, Ali Ndume, a senator representing Bornu South Senatorial Districts has emerged as mouthpiece of senators of northern extraction at the national assembly. Covertly or overtly, he has become their rallying point. At least, this was the deduction made by the generality of Nigerians when the Bornu senator appeared for an interview session in a Channel TV’s political program a…
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First Bank: Adeduntan’s giant footprints, by Femi Adesina
Date was November 2, 2024, and venue was Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. In cascades, people streamed into the luxurious, expansive venue, and they came from all walks of life. Captains of industry, current and former Governors, Senators, Royalties, people from the academia, friends, family, bankers, yes, naturally, bankers. What was the big event? Dr Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan; FCIB, FCA,…
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Who would rescue Atiku from self delusion? By Kola Amzat
In no holds barred, just about a week ago, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar alleged that his mandate was “criminally stolen” and that, he didn’t lose the 2023 presidential election. Atiku went ahead to lambast the president for the “excruciating pain” the citizenry are going through on account of “trial-and-error economic policies” being implemented by the present administration. According to him,…
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One-Man business mentality and other people’s money, by Simbo Olorunfemi
I just read a troubling report about the current state of affairs at one of the major Telecommunications companies. The writer expressed strong concern about the future of the company in the light of legacy issues, erosion of customer base, financial management and leadership style. The understanding is that the company’s struggle revolves around its single-ownership structure and strongman management…
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Pastor Tunde Bakare @70: A model of public morality, by Segun Oshinaga
PTB, as those of us who firmly believe in his national assignment call Pastor Tunde Bakare, is a paragon of public morality. His involvement in politics since General Muhammadu Buhari nominated him as his Vice- Presidential candidate is a study in how a believer can and should practice ‘contact without contamination, which he preaches and practices. His legendary feat as…
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Akinjide Osuntokun: A patriot and academic in the eyes of the world, by Kayode Fayemi
It is an immense honour to have been asked to review The Noble Academic and Patriot, a biography of Professor Akinjide Osuntokun by Ayorinde Olowoyeye and Matthew Omosebi published by the Peacebuilding and Human Development Centre, Ado Ekiti. When I was asked to do this review, I wondered why the authors decided to do so. Yes, I was Governor of…
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Aregbesola: Hypocrisy of a pretentious revolutionary, by Ayotunde Rasheed
“Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.” The way Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has continued to demonstrate all manners of inconsistencies with his actions and utterances is quite worrisome. He took it to a higher level by his recent comment on the state of the nation. His speech reeks of hypocrisy that…
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The trouble with Pastor Tunde Bakare, by Dare Babarinsa
Pastor Tunde Bakare’s mission is not just to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, but also to go into practical Christianity by participating in politics. Bakare, who turns 70 on Monday November 11, is a wealthy attorney, but also better known as a radical pastor. His congregation in the Citadel Global Community Church, CGCC, believes he speaks for God; but…
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