Category: OPINION

By Tunde Olusunle You are likely to mistake his officious mien for unfriendliness, even disputatiousness. Bespectacled, with an interrogating mien, you could almost be caught off balance meeting him for the first time if you are not guarded. He can be very business-like too, shooting straight after the preliminary exchange of pleasantries and handshakes. He is a good listener, who quietly ingests the submissions of his guest, and processes his own rejoinder. A hands-on administrator, he frequently moves around his office complex on its many floors, stopping by various offices…

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By Lasisi Olagunju There was a time in this country when one single person was acting prime minister, acting minister of finance and substantive minister of defence. How would a man perform the functions of those offices simultaneously without having an accident? It happened that during that interesting period, the question of purchasing a new office for the ministry of defence came up. The three-in-one minister rose to the occasion, and he did it ‘perfectly.’ How he did it is recorded in his biography in these brazen words: “He negotiated…

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By Mayor Akinpelu It would be an understatement to say something catastrophic happened on November 1, 2021, at Ikoyi, Lagos State. That was when one of the three towers of 360 Degrees Towers, the 21-storey high-rise building developed by Femi Osibona came down, killing 46 people at the last count. The developer, Femi Osibona was one of those who died along with his friend who was on his way to America to celebrate his 50th birthday, his two Personal Assistants and several workers working on the building. Already, Governor Babajide…

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By Ikechukwu Amaechi Malami would rather uphold the right of way of cows than ensuring the entrenchment of the rule of law and protection of the fundamental rights of Nigerians. It is not for nothing that the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice is the only ministerial portfolio specifically mentioned in the Constitution with certain powers given to it. The AGF is the country’s Chief Law Officer. A former occupant of the office, Mohammed Adoke, noted in his book, Burden of Service: Reminiscences of…

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By Olusegun Adeniyi I doubt if there is any Nigerian on WhatsApp who has not watched the short video clip of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) officer beating his chest about successful negotiation with bandits in Dutsima Local Government Area of Katsina State. Surrounded by his men and a battery of reporters, he said: “We are not working for only Customs, we are working for the nation and for you people (the reporters). I sacrificed my life to go to Dutsima to enter the bush where the bandits are. If…

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By Tunde Olusunle Sunday July 18, 2021 began like every other regular sabbath in Abuja the nation’s capital. Christian faithful attended church services in their various worship centres across the city, from Wuse to Wuye, Garki to Gwarimpa, Guzape to Gishiri, Maitama to Mabushi, Asokoro to Apo, Katampe to Kubwa, Kabusa to Karamajiji, Jabi to Jahi. It was typically calm and quiet across the city and the federal capital territory itself, gently stroked by the approach of the rains. Unfortunately, however, the day was going to end in a manner…

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By Babajide Balogun Nigeria is in despair and distress. The nation is sick and like a Covid-19 patient in dire need of oxygen for survival. Truth be told, the components which constitute the ‘lungs of Nigeria’ have become frail and weak. And except oxygen is quickly administered to them, difficulty is the road to survival. The question, therefore, becomes which Nigerian leader as at today has the capacity to not only be the oxygen needed but also have the capacity to effectively administer this? From the North, South, East and…

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By Ikechukwu Amaechi On Friday, October 1, Nigeria will be 61 years. Whether in the life of an individual or a nation, diamond jubilee is a milestone. Adding one more year is even more consequential and ideally, the drums should be rolled out. But that will be ill-advised. Why? Because there is nothing to celebrate. Agreed, there are some who will argue that the fact that Nigeria still remains united even after a brutal 30-month fratricidal war is enough reason to push the boat out. But when a country is…

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By Bayo Oluwasanmi Dear Pastor, RUGA Osinbajo, Greetings! I write to you in connection with your address to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on its 45th anniversary titled “Nigeria At 61: The Vision Undefeated.” I am not going to dwell on your address because at 61, the vision of Nigeria has not only been defeated, but it has also been erased completely. You speak as a politician. Politicians are wretched liars. It’s not surprising therefore that there’s no iota of truth in what you told CAN about the undefeated…

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