Perspectives
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El-Rufai, Uba Sani, and the misreading of political differences — by Kayode Adebiyi
I think there is a fundamental disconnect in the way many Nigerians interpret political disagreements. Too often, people react emotionally and rush to public conclusions based on weak assumptions and speculation rather than facts or a proper understanding of how politics actually works. It is important to understand that political disagreement does not automatically translate into personal enmity. Unfortunately, many…
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Bolaji Abdullahi – Stop playing the ostrich – Nigeria on path to recovery — by Sunday Dare
“It is easy to write from the sidelines. To critique without consequence. To moralize without responsibility. But governance is not a column—it is a burden. One that requires decisions, trade-offs, and the courage to be unpopular in the short term to secure the long term”. There is a peculiar contempt in your letter—the kind that mistakes sophistry for insight, and…
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That Nigeria may excel: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lives — by Olumuyiwa Jimoh
The Reflections of Honourable Olumuyiwa Jimoh; Former Deputy Majority Leader of the Lagos state House of Assembly representing Apapa Constituency II. It is not every day that great men are born. It is not all the time that great men realise their true potentials and manifest destinies. It is not all nations that are blessed to have indeed such great…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: The misalignment of egbaliganza — by Chris Adetayo
The problem is not the display per se. It is the misalignment between the platform, title and execution. There’s nothing fundamentally wrong with a cultural platform that aspires for universality. Igbo today, Hausa tomorrow, Tiv next. And so on. But when that platform takes on an esoteric name, a misalignment occurs when it then proceeds to be exoteric. That is…
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Tinubu at 74: Celebrating a life of courage, reform and national renewal — by Uba Sani
Today, we celebrate the enduring legacy of a man whose life has been defined by courage, conviction, and an unyielding commitment to the progress of Nigeria. As His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, marks his 74th birthday, I join millions of Nigerians and admirers across the world in paying tribute to an extraordinary leader, a servant of the people,…
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BIRTHDAY MESSAGE: Let’s come together to build a stronger, prosperous nation — by Bola Tinubu
My dear fellow Nigerians, Today, as I clock another year in the journey of life, I’m filled with joy and gratitude for the opportunity given me to serve this great nation. I want to take this moment to thank Nigerians for their messages, show of love and prayers on the occasion of my 74th birthday. I thank all our citizens…
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Shettiman Dukawuya at 30: Linking three regions and generations — by Yushau Shuaib
Thirty years ago, a quiet message travelled from the ancient community of Dukawuya in Kano: a child had been born. It was an ordinary announcement, yet it emerged from a place that has never been ordinary. Dukawuya is one of the historic gateways—Kofa—that once guarded the ancient walls of Kano against foreign invaders. Long before modern cities grew noisy with…
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Grief, power, and the burden of politics — by Segun Showunmi
There are moments in public life when the noise of politics fades, and one is confronted with something far more fundamental, our shared humanity. Such was my experience when I visited Nasir El-Rufai to offer condolences on the passing of his mother. He looked noticeably leaner, a combination perhaps of the physical demands of fasting and the emotional toll of…
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Ishiekwene’s mischievous essay on Obi — by Valentine Obienyem
In the morning of March 26, 2026, a man I hold in the highest regard sent me a WhatsApp message: “Azu shredding our man.” I immediately knew it was about Mr. Peter Obi. Titled: “Obi’s Transition From Serious Contender to Mascot,” I had to read it. Four major strands are woven into the write-up, namely: that the nickname “Okwute” suggests…
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E boo le mbe , your excellency Senator Saraki! — by Rafiu Ajakaye
For the sake of non-Yoruba speakers, bo le mbe loosely means ‘come off it’. It is a language of the street to dismiss false or exaggerated claims. Other street boys will say e kayi nah . It is the same thing. Different reviews have trailed the interview that Senator Bukola Saraki granted Channels TV on Thursday night. In an excerpt…
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