Perspectives
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Kwankwasiya movement: Auspicious time for Kwankwaso to face reality, by Kola Amzat
Like late Mallam Aminu Kano who reigned in the Kano political space until his demise, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has equally been a dominant political figure in the ancient city for more than three decades. But, unlike late Aminu Kano who embodied modesty, service in its raw form, with Kano talakawas at the centerpiece of his leadership, Rabiu Kwankwaso is a…
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Rivers: Nigeria deserves better than gutter politics — by Kio Amachree
I am African.I am Nigerian.But I am not a fool. And I am not so desperate that I will accept being ruled by men who treat an entire nation as their personal possession. The standard of politics in Rivers State has fallen so low that it is now an international embarrassment. This collapse did not happen by accident. It can…
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Lewis Obi: The gentle editor who ruled by standards, not noise — by Babafemi Ojudu
I lost a boss, a teacher, and a quiet shaper of my professional life. Lewis Obi, who died at 77, was my editor when I was an investigative reporter. He was Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of African Concord, that irreverent and fearless newsweekly which defined an important era in Nigerian journalism. To describe him merely as my boss would be…
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19-year-old Samuel: A living metaphor for work, dignity, and destiny — by Kayode Adebiyi
After Nigerians watched the now-viral video of 19-year-old Samuel, many of us wept. I did too. Not just because of his tears, but because of what his life represents. Samuel is not just a boy. He is a mirror. And what he reflects is uncomfortable, confronting, and deeply instructive. There is a lesson here that young people, and even adults,…
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Why APC and PDP are here to stay — by Kayode Adebiyi
I have been preaching this gospel for over a decade. Long before my friend, Tope Fasua, even publicly toyed with the idea of starting a political party or running for President in 2019, I told him plainly that it would not work. In Nigeria, small parties will never be effective, no matter the personal credibility, moral authority, or intellectual brilliance…
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Otunba Adekunle Ojora took me under his wing — Oba Abolarin
Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin has revealed how the Late boardroom guru, Otunba Adekunle Ojora who passed on at age 93 took him under his wing for tutelage alongside his lifelong friend, late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade. In a personal tribute to the Lisa of Ile-Ife and Otunba of Lagos, Oba Abolarin revealed the close personal relationship…
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Re: Nigeria’s economy may be back from the brink — by Kola Ayeye
Please permit me to state that I ernestly wish this government spectacular success. Every of my commentary is from a fervent desire for success, as this is for the benefit of all. Nonetheless I think government has made major mis-steps with the economy as well as politics. On the economy, the big-spend economic posture of 2023-2025 was ill-advised. Respectfully, the…
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Coup plot: A note of caution for the media – by Richard Akinnola
Since the army authorities came out last week to confirm the detention of some army officers over alleged coup plot, there have been a number of media stories regarding the alleged roles played by some of the officers. While many of us are unreservedly opposed to any coup plot or military intervention in our governance, l think some of these…
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Ladoke Akintola – the thunder of history — by Sunday Dare
On Thursday, we gathered in Ibadan not merely to remember the man SL Akintola but to reverence the enduring spirit of courage, intellect, and sacrifice of the Sage, Akintola. Sixty years after his passing, the name Samuel Ladoke Akintola still evokes strong sentiment and resounds—not as an echo of the past, but as a mirror of the present. Chief Akintola…
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The arithmetic of disorder: Producing and the cost of lost Mondays – by Osita Chidoka
Capital, whether equity or a loan, has a cost. The decision to invest either through a share sale or a loan is driven by the hope of a return. When that hope is constrained by disorder capital takes flight. Let us look at the Arithmetics of disorder in real terms. In Lagos, Delta, and most Nigerian states, businesses operate six…
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