Perspectives
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The subsidy paradox: Atiku, Obi and the politics of convenient contradictions — by Kazeem Raji
When yesterday’s economic liabilities become tomorrow’s electoral promises, Nigerians are entitled to demand explanations. Nigeria’s fuel subsidy debate tests political consistency and economic judgment. Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi previously advocated removal in unequivocal terms. Their later proposals to restore or retain subsidy raise a question: what changed in their reasoning, and what evidence supports their new positions? Politicians may…
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2027: Peter Obi and the expiration fate of political momentum – Seye Oladejo
The unfolding political journey of Peter Obi offers a compelling illustration of the limitations of political momentum when it is not supported by ideological consistency, organisational depth, policy clarity, and strategic perseverance. As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the critical question is whether Obi can recreate the enthusiasm that accompanied his 2023 presidential campaign or whether his political capital…
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Lagos and its overburdened health sector — by Steve Omolale
Unlike other states in the country, every sector in Lagos State is stretched beyond limit. Overstretched by the huge population, that is. Daily, thousands of people from different parts of the country, from different parts of Africa, and from different parts of the world swarm on Lagos. These migrants are looking for greener pastures, even as the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
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President Tinubu and the unfinished business to restructure the federation – by Tunji Olaopa
One of the fundamental diagnoses of the Nigerian state is that its constitutional framework for governance is at variance with its plural reality. In other words, the Nigerian Constitution recognizes Nigeria as a federation with three tiers of government—federal, state and local. Unfortunately, the structural and institutional mechanisms of governance are so centralized and seemingly unitary in ways that deny…
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The micro sits on the macro — by Tope Fasua
A lot has aligned for the economy. We stand at a threshold, an epoch of greatness. But we must manage our enthusiasm. Life is not a bed of roses anywhere in the world. It will never be in Nigeria for everyone. We must test our statements, our expectations, for reasonability. For now, a lot is aligning on the macro space,…
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Tinubu’s campaign strategy and the unnecessary political storm — by Tunde Rahman
The inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council last Wednesday in Abuja predictably generated talking points and criticisms. Two criticisms stand out: the inclusion of some opposition figures and the President’s acceptance of the Hope Uzodimma-led Progressive Governors’ recommendation that he should not campaign physically in all 36 states of the federation because of the exigencies of state…
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Losing on all fronts: an opposition with no sense of humour — by Tahir Ibrahim
If you can throw punches you must be ready and prepared to receive some. What is good for the goose is good for the gander they say. Paul Ibe’s boss former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar was busy disrespecting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, mocking the way he should be addressed officially, calling him Bola quite a number of times in a recent…
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Questioning Oyedele’s suitability for finance ministerial office is nonsensical, Kola Amzat
Black man; black heart! This is who we are. A black man never sees anything good in his fellow country’s men and women. This majorly accounts for the reasons why our progress has continually been retarded. This is why the African continent lacks behind virtually in everything. It’s not rocket science! The name of the game is simply projecting and…
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The tragedy of Odinkalu’s involuntary disintegration — by Olabode Opeseitan
Some disintegrations are loud. Others unfold slowly in public, one post at a time, until the man at the centre is the last to recognise what has happened. Chidi Odinkalu was once a name Nigerians invoked when they sought a credible voice on rights and the rule of law. He is a professor of law who chaired the National Human…
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Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji: Vanishing Christianity on display — by Wale Adedayo
It might take time. But it is certain that the lies upon which Nigeria’s, and, indeed, Africa’s Christianity are built will crumble. And, the avoidable death of the Christian gospel singer, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji (oluwanisings), is a veritable proof. Yes, doctors were on strike at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State. Yes, the other hospitals he was rushed to…
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