Perspectives
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Reframing the conversation: How Peter Obi’s Olympic critique misses the mark, by Philip Obin
Errors in the Write-Up Tone and Language: The language used by Dr Peter Obi, such as “rascality” and “feeding fat,” can be perceived as combative and accusatory, which could alienate individuals who might otherwise support reforms in Nigerian sports. This kind of rhetoric may be more about gaining political traction than fostering constructive dialogue. Generalization: The assertion that “the general…
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Ex-President Obasanjo: an alarmist on the March again!, by Kola Amzat
Across the globe, past leaders of governments are always circumspect and restrained when it comes to their views and perceptions on the affairs of their countries. Even, when there are compelling issues of urgent national importance, they seamlessly walk in to the corridor of power to interface and engage the incumbent leader confidentially. Their justification is often anchored on the…
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EndBadGovernance Campaign: What next? By Salihu Moh. Lukman
EndBadGovernance protest, which held from August 1 to August 10 has ended. The protests, which spread to many parts of the country has resulted in breakdown of law and order resulting in avoidable loss of lives and property, especially in the North. Many states affected had to impose 24-hour curfew to bring the situation under control. The reality is that…
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Tough time indeed! but, Tinubu remains the only viable option, by Kola Amzat
For millions of Nigerians who have been part & parcel of Nigeria chequered history, at least in the last five decades, it would have been a mystery if the country had escaped from the rough path she’s presently passing through. So much have gone wrong and awry, since the turn of Independence in 1960! Nigeria is a prodigiously blessed country,…
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Otedola’s advocacy for economic fairness through Windfall Tax, by Arabinrin Aderonke
Femi Otedola’s endorsement of the windfall tax shows its potential to promote economic fairness and stability in Nigeria. Mr. Otedola, who has long been an influential voice in the country’s financial sector, argues that the windfall tax could be a game-changer for Nigeria’s economy. The windfall tax offers an opportunity to redirect substantial unexpected profits towards the betterment of Nigerian…
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Making the local government system work for the people, by Uche Nworah
There is actually a lot already placed on the plates of local governments by the constitution. Local government Chairmen, whether elected or appointed, can be creative about this. There are templates and models from all over the world they can learn from. In my many years of living in the United Kingdom (UK), I never really had anything to do…
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Makinde’s interest in local government money: A revelation of time and comic of absurdity, by Ogunwoye Gbemiga
Many people pay more attention to the ability of time to heal the wound; but most people don’t give regard to another yet powerful ability of time, that is to expose the true color of humans. Time always creates situations that force humans to reveal their true nature, free from deceit and pretense. If Buhari had not become the President,…
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Aftermath of protest, urgent need for army of intelligentsia to defend government policies, by Kola Amzat
There is no iota of doubt that there are deluge of misconception and misinformation in the public domain deliberately been orchestrated about the government by the band of propagandists, sponsored by opposition groups aimed at emboldening and hardening army of uninformed youths, hoodlums and miscreants to always be at daggers-drawn with the government. After-all, it’s what the ear heard that…
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Arewa’s final warning, by Tahir Ibrahim Tahir
I was livid when I heard former Governor Fayose’s diatribe against the North, accusing us of being responsible for the economic troubles President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) is facing. I had composed a virulent rejoinder but somehow didn’t get around to writing it out. Then, I heard his brother reminding him of the number of children from their own father’s…
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President Tinubu’s speech of compassion, unity, leadership, and direction, by Fredrick Nwabufo
Throughout history, great speeches have effectuated great change. Former United States President John F. Kennedy set the tone for a new America with the ‘New Frontier Address’; Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and other exceptional leaders stirred consciences, evoked national allegiance, and rallied the people not only by the artistry of their words but also by the candour and courage of…
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