Perspectives
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Shettima: The enigma at 58, by Ismail Omipidan
“He is the One Who has originated the heavens and the earth, and when He wills to (originate) a thing, He only says to it: ‘Be’, and it becomes.” The above quote from Quran Chapter 2, Verse 117, appears apt in analysing the political trajectory of Nigeria’s current Vice President and ex-Borno Governor, Senator Kashim Shettima . I have known…
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Abati’s slip of the pen on fuel subsidy, by Salisu Na’inna Dambatta
Dr. Reuben Abati’s recent commentary on the renewed fuel queues that were largely absent during most of President Buhari’s two-term tenure, and Buhari’s refusal to remove the fuel subsidy towards the end of his tenure, contained a significant error. With this error, Abati seems to be attempting to sow discord within the APC, a party rebuilt into a winning political…
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Kashim Shettima at 58, by Is’haq Modibbo Kawu
Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President, was born 58 years ago, on September 2nd, 1966. And what a year to be born! It was indeed one of the most defining years in Nigerian history. 1966 was the year of the first coup, which ended the post-colonial administration that had seen Nigeria into independence, six years earlier, in 1960. By July 1966,…
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Reuben Abati, Arise TV and their shenanigans, by Kassim Afegbua
It is trite that Reuben Abati is partisan; he has failed woefully at masking it. He is a full blown PDP card carrying member, who ran election in 2019 for Deputy Governor with Buruji Kashamu, the late alleged drug baron. The pair gave meaning to curiosities around town. Indeed, he ran elections after he was granted bail from the EFCC…
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Adedeji: The tax anti-corruption warrior, by Arabinrin Aderonke
Nigeria, with its growing economy, is a land full of potential. As the country continues to evolve, its institutions must also adopt to the changing environment. Among these institutions, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Dr Zacch Adedeji, is making efforts to address the issue associated with corruption, and also, to enhance transparency.…
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The 18-year-old age limit for School Certificate, by Farooq A. Kperogi
The directive by education minister Professor Tahir Mamman to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council to not register candidates who are below 18 for next year’s school certificate examinations is generating knee-jerk resistance from people who are obviously nescient of the psychology and philosophy behind age benchmarks in education. In most countries of the world,…
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FCCPC’s case against profiteers
Today’s issue of critical national importance is the growing trend of unreasonable pricing of consumer goods and services across the country, coupled with the unwholesome practice of market associations engaged in price fixing. As a responsive organization, we have conducted extensive market surveys across the country in recent weeks. Our findings are quite disturbing. Our gathering today underscores the gravity…
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To a kindred soul, Zik Zulu Okafor: A Birthday Note, by Ademola Adedoyin
In life, fate determines the journey of a man, it determines whose paths a man will cross and ensures the fulfilment of the purpose of such encounter. In life, as the ancient sage submitted, there is actually no encounter by accident. If it was not bound to happen, it would not have happened. It is in this context that this…
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NNPC, Oando and Atiku Abubakar’s attacks, by Temitope Ajayi
By his advanced age and eminent status as a former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is by no means qualified to be an elder statesman. Statesmen are highly venerated and revered people to whom we go for advice, guidance and direction. But sometimes, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar behaves as if he should be removed from that exclusive club. Or…
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Reengineering bureaucracy as the engine room of government, by Tunji Olaopa
The recently concluded maiden annual distinguished public lecture of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries of Oyo and Osun State (ARHESPSOOS) held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, provided another opportunity to brainstorm on the present challenges and future possibilities of the civil service system in Nigeria. The occasion is a significant one for…
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