Perspectives
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Turning the tide: Governors must change their ways, by Kola Amzat
Even though, the only political citadel where presidential power & authority flows unto all Nigerians at home and abroad is Aso Villa as ENSHRINED in 1999 Constitution as amended, the governors nonetheless remained not only the Chief Executive Officer of their respective states, they also exercise absolute dominion over the federating units they’re elected to govern. The 1999 Constitution has…
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Future tears (ekùn òla), by Prof. Oludare Ogunlana
Our boys, whom we sent to the universities to study, are now living in hotels doing “Yahoo,” defrauding people. They are not studying. They are “sorting.” Bribing lecturers to pass. They only come to campus in convoys once in a while to show off. Guess what? Some lecturers are even worshipping them. Our teenage sons are now driving Benz Cars…
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Looming danger of docile political opposition-By Salihu Lukman
It has become necessary to draw the attention of opposition political leaders in the country that the current care-free or unserious disposition could produce the disastrous outcome whereby Nigerians may be unable to change the government of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Opposition political leaders is being used loosely to refer mainly to Alh. Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter…
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Understanding Sanwo-Olu’s excitement at the restoration of the ‘National Theatre’ by Akeem Lasisi
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently took on the role of a bearer of good news during his visit to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Arts Theatre. He excitedly provided an update on the progress of the redevelopment of the 47-year-old monument. According to him, the regeneration effort is real…
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President Tinubu’s Student Loan Scheme is for all Nigerians, by Fredrick Nwabufo
The Student Loan Scheme is conceived with the purest, noblest, and loftiest of intentions. It is a commitment to securing the nation’s future and a promise of a prosperous destiny for many young Nigerians. The core of the scheme is to remove financial barriers and ensure access to higher education and skill development for all Nigerian students in need, regardless…
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The Chief at 60, by Gbenga Omotoso
IT was a sunny day. Bright and warm; a day good for outdoor activities. From an event in Alimoso, which is often touted as Nigeria’s largest local government, we rushed down to Obafemi Awolowo Way in Ikeja, where another event was underway – the opening of a block of beautiful offices. Speeches over, it was time to inspect the building…
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The Apotheosis of Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere -Ekun, by Babatunde Jose
“The National Judicial Council at its 106th Meeting held on 14 & 15 August 2024, recommended Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun, CFR, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.” The new CJ starts her tenure today, howbeit in an acting capacity until confirmation, which is a foregone conclusion. Congratulations are in order. Very…
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President Kamala Harris, by Simbo Olorunfemi
“The moment is usually a child of circumstance, flying on the wings of its own volition at a higher altitude than the wheeling and dealing of everyday politics. Without the moment opening its flanks, you can hardly force a man on it.” Simbo Olorunfemi, 2022. It is difficult to believe that it has been only one month since the dramatic…
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Issues around OVH acquisition and NNPC retail, by Femi Awoyemi
In the financial, business, and economic sectors, there is no equivalence with the way evidence is handled in the political space. In these sectors, records exist for a reason, and any party seeking to promote self-interested agendas must provide evidence rather than rely on innuendos. While there may be concerns about a particular entity, as a member of the governance…
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Ajaero: He who come to equity must come with clean hands, by Kola Amzat
Recently, detachment of the nation security team spearheaded by the Police Authority stormed NLC Headquarters in Abuja. Their mission was to apprehend a suspected terrorist allegedly been harbored on the second floor of the NLC complex. The suspect was alleged to have orchestrated over the years, death of many Nigerians particularly in the South East Geo-Political zone with his inflammatory…
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