Category: Opinion

“Our Doc, who art in the National Palace” By Festus Adedayo

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On April 23, 1971, the New York Times did a feature on Haitian tyrant, Francois Duvalier, infamously known as Papa Doc. It reported Duvalier as getting Haitian children indoctrinated with a political catechism which parodied Christians’ The Lord’s Prayer, thus: “Our Doc, who art in the National Palace for life, Hallowed be Thy name by present and future generations. Thy will be done at Port‐au‐Prince and in the provinces. Give us this day our new Haiti and never forgive the trespasses of the anti patriots who spit every day on…

IF EL-RUFAI RAN FOR PRESIDENT TODAY, I WOULD VOTE FOR HIM _His Consistency on the Twin Issues of State Police and Resource Control is Unparalleled_ -by Frank Tietie

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You don’t have to dislike Mallam Nasir El-Rufai based on other people’s opinions. Instead, consider his track record as a public administrator and politician. One of his most notable traits is his consistency and predictability.   Therefore, I was not surprised when, in 2022, as the APC Governor of Kaduna State, he stood firm against the pressure surrounding his political benefactor, President Muhammadu Buhari. Against all odds in Northern Nigeria’s political landscape, he insisted that power must shift to the South. He rallied the Northern APC governors to agree that…

Alumni treasure and national transformation By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Ayodele Aluko, a veteran journalist and communication consultant, was recently elected as the National President of St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan, Oyo State. (SPACO) Alumni Association. A member of the 1975/1980 set, he took over from Dayo Mobereola, who now serves as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Under Aluko’s leadership, the SPACO Alumni Association has pledged to undertake several initiatives, including launching the SPACO Alumni Library Day, spearheading a book donation drive, securing sponsors for a multi-sports complex, and deploying a strategy to…

Wike’s Honorary PhD in Law ; Honor to Whom it is Due, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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The road to the ancient town of Calabar, Cross River State came back to life aside going for Tinapa, but this time around Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the workaholic and indefatigable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, was honored with a Honorary Doctorate degree in law PhD,( Honoris Causa), the profession he built his life career .   As early as Saturday morning , 22nd March , 2025 , dignitaries from all walks of life within and outside the shores of the country trooped into Calabar , the capital…

The Power of Translation is Unlocking series of Opportunities & Empowering Indigenous Languages

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I am Inspired to write this article this morning by Ogbonna Okoro II. I will share my journey of discovering the basic secret to successful translation, which lies within the translator themselves.   My Nupe writing journey began in 2012 when I realized English wasn’t my forte. I shifted to writing in Nupe, my native language, which became an unexpected yet fulfilling path.   A Yoruba Talking-Drummer at ASCAFS in Minna sparked my inspiration, as I acknowledged in previous interviews and articles that I granted in the past.   Initially,…

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR: THE CASE OF GOING TO EQUITY WITHOUT CLEAN HANDS From: Danjuma Isaiah

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My attention as a Public Affairs Commentator and Citizen of Wukari in Taraba State has been invited to various invectives of unprecedented dimension directed at His Excellency, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON by my brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar ostensibly to give oxygen to resurrect his endless political odyssey and sordid presidential ambition. I am weighing into this public narrative to interrogate various disruptions triggered by some notable politicians like Atiku Abubakar in our national life. It is hardly possible to build anything out of frustration and bitterness. This is sadly the…

Essential Media Tips for Public Spokespersons By Afolabi Olajuwon

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In an era of rapid information dissemination and heightened public scrutiny, the role of public spokespersons has become increasingly critical. Effective communication is no longer a luxury but a necessity for organizations, governments, and individuals seeking to maintain credibility and trust.   I will be discussing most importantly, essential media tips for public spokespersons, drawing on empirical studies, case analyses, and best practices from the field of public relations.   The findings highlight the importance of preparation, clarity, empathy, and adaptability in media interactions, offering actionable insights for spokespersons aiming…

Gov Okpebholo’s Strategic Engagements: Attracting Federal Presence For Edo’s Development By Fred Itua

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In a federal system of government, such as Nigeria’s, subnational governments enjoy a level of autonomy that allows them to pursue development aggressively within their jurisdiction. However, this autonomy does not render federal collaboration irrelevant. On the contrary, history has shown that states that adopt a confrontational stance toward the central government often suffer developmental setbacks, particularly in areas where federal intervention is crucial. Edo State, under the immediate-past administration of Godwin Obaseki, is a prime example of such a miscalculation.   Obaseki’s tenure was marked by an adversarial approach…

UBEC: Synergising and Collaborating with Security Agencies to Promote Basic Education, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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On assumption of duty in January, 2025 , the new Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Boss and well grounded World Bank expert , Aisha Garba envisaged the need to reposition the Basic Education through interfacing with the critical stakeholders.   Amongst them is the office of the National Security Adviser , NSA, led by Malam Nuhu Ribadu whose achievements in the last few years in the area of security has become distinct and outstanding.   Therefore, seeking to cooperate and collaborate with the office became germane and needful particularly the…

Monday Lines : Nigeria’s triangle of incest By Lasisi Olagunju

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“No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.” – Gideon J. Tucker   A Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos would not vacate his seat for anyone appointed illegally from Abuja – or from anywhere. If the heavens wanted to fall, he would ask them to fall. He would not go hide somewhere in his wife’s handbag, and from the safety of his ghetto be issuing gutless press releases. If Abuja insisted on his suspension, he would mobilise the law and lawyers for eruptions of…