Perspectives
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Castrating democracy at the roots, by Bolaji Adebiyi
Reviving democracy at the local level requires a legislative lifeline, writes Bolaji Adebiyi. Without a doubt, the most significant fraud in the country today is something called local council elections. Conducted by State Independent Electoral Commissions, the outcome has become predictable as the ruling parties’ candidates are sure to win. The pattern is the same. Empowered by the 1999 Constitution…
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Frills of festival of fervors for Oloyede at 70, by Tunde Akanni
When Dr. Abdul Kareem Oloyede, son of the retiring Prof Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede walked up to the stage to thank everyone who had made it to the two-day ceremonies organized in honour of his dad, his speech almost turned out to be a character sketch of the honouree. “Daddy would give you an assignment… Once he begins to feel that…
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Ademulegun’s special daughter, by Emeka Obasi
June 12 is not all about democracy. Before General Ibrahim Babangida and Chief Moshood Abiola, Brigadier Samuel Adesujo Ademulegun celebrated that date as his Entry Point into the officer cadre of the Nigeria Army, in 1949. He was commissioned same day as Gen. Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi. Ademulegun dotted on his daughter, Solape. At his No. 1 Kashim Ibrahim Road, Kaduna…
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The imperatives of building our national brand, by Mohammed Idris
Remarks by the Honorable Minister of Information and National Orientation (HMINO), Mohammed Idris, fnipr, at the formal unveiling of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NMRG), in Abuja, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 I am delighted to welcome you all to the unveiling of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG), a groundbreaking initiative of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR),…
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Does it still make sense to trust Tinubu? By Azu Ishiekwene
This was tough to write. My heart resisted it, but I yielded to my head. The petrol in my car, a 2.0-litre 2012 Tokunbo Camry, was at half-tank the day before writing. When pump prices went from 195/litre to 617/litre between May and June 2023, I parked my Jeep and, despite being occasionally mistaken for an Uber driver, opted for…
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Lagos the other week, by Simbo Olorunfemi
I was in Lagos the other week. For the better part of the week. Unlike at other times, the circumstances of this trip offered a different experience from what has been more of a flyover the city rather than a proper touchdown. This time, I had the chance to hit the streets in the same shoes I once did years…
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16 Governors’ infantile demand for scrapping the EFCC, by Kola Amzat
The dominant news in the polity in the last couple of days is the unpatriotic demand on the Supreme Court by 16 governors to scrap the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Even though, the governors have totally failed in the court of the public opinion, as their selfish demand has attracted opprobrium, outright condemnation and ridicule from Nigerian public,…
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Fuel price: Between Libya and Nigeria, by Dapo Okubanjo
Few weeks ago, several media outlets in the country had announced with fanfare that a litre of fuel in Libya was the equivalent of N52 at a time, Nigerians were paying close to N1,000 for the same quantity of fuel. One national newspaper, the Daily Trust to be specific, ran the story with a simple yet effective headline, “Petrol is…
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How Ajayi is restoring SSS’ lost glory-By A.A. Gadzama
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent appointment of Mr Tosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) is already manifesting remarkable efforts in turning the tide against chronic insecurity. The promotion, which was warmly welcomed by all, especially those in the intelligence community both serving and retired, is even now yielding significant dividends. Mr President’s choice of…
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Dele Alake, the Quintessential Communications Strategist at 68, by Kehinde Olaosebikan
…Why many leaders search for the likes of him as Communications Adviser Having beautiful women is a way of assessment or a display of wealth by men in the olden, but not too long-ago, days in the place where I come from. Up till the 60s and 70s in my part of the world, to prove or show that you…
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