Category: Opinion
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Opinion: BLORD, Sowore, VeryDarkMan and the Public Scrutiny Around Them, By Sulaimon Popoola
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The other criticism raised by VeryDarkMan was that Sowore should have reached out privately to him like a younger brother rather than making a public statement. That argument is also difficult to sustain when examined carefully. Activism, especially the kind Sowore has practiced for years has rarely been conducted privately.…
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The Arithmetic of Deception: The Unanswered Age Questions of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, By Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi
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Nigeria, however, continues to struggle with confronting uncomfortable truths. There is a recurring tendency to protect individuals, instead of protecting principles. There is a habit of defending personalities, rather than demanding accountability. This pattern has repeated itself over the years, from inconsistencies in public records to contradictions in official narratives.…
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2027: Beyond “What Must Go”- What Are We Replacing It With? – Written by Towolawi Jamiu
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Are we once again relying on the same strategy that removed Jonathan but produced another cycle of failure? Or are we ready to do things differently? There is a saying: you cannot eat your cake and have it at the same time. Nigeria must choose—either we challenge the system fundamentally,…
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Opposition to What? Rethinking the Politics of Opposition in Nigeria, By Sanyaolu Juwon
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Yet it would be inaccurate to suggest that ideological politics has entirely disappeared. Elements of it persist in social movements, labour activism, and left-leaning political formations such as the African Action Congress (AAC), which attempt to articulate clearer policy positions. The difficulty, however, is that these efforts still lack the institutional…
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REFLECTIONS ON MARSHAL, TRACY AND UMAHI, WRITTEN BY INIBEHE EFFIONG
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While the Minister’s oppressive actions are questionable and condemnable, the reality is that the alleged sum isn’t recoverable due to the fact that the cause of action, assuming there is one, is statute barred.
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David Hundeyin may not be a false prophet, Written byOmole Ibukun
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This is a challenge not only to the stars of the movement but also to their “followers.” We must ask ourselves, “If my leader disappeared tomorrow, what would I have built that does not depend on him?” If the answer is “nothing,” then we have not been building alternatives. We…
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Sowore, the Court, and the People, Written by Sani Aminu Taura
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While the court threatened bail revocation, Sowore was actively participating in the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Aba. This juxtaposition underscores a truth often ignored: genuine activism cannot be silenced, even in the face of judicial intimidation. Sowore’s courage elevates him because he chooses principle over convenience, proving that leadership is measured…
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EGBETOKUN’S EXIT AND THE LESSONS OF HISTORY, BY TOPE TEMOKUN
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Of all the legacies an Inspector-General could leave behind, a judicial debt stands as perhaps the most symbolic commentary on a tenure marked by excesses of power.
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False Rape Accusations Undermine the Struggle of Real Victims, By Oluwatosin Adeyemi
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It is important to state clearly: false accusations are not the norm. Research globally shows that false rape reports make up a small percentage of total cases. However, even isolated incidents can have damaging ripple effects. They can discourage real victims from coming forward, provide ammunition for those who dismiss…
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What Missiles can do abroad, Bulldozers, Gunshots & Teargas are doing it worse in Lagos, By Adeola Soetan
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Don’t be just be long throat (giraffe citizens & giraffe activists) who are only concerned & shout when missiles of human disaster are thrown abroad, but not concerned when bulldozers, guns & teargas are thrown at your fellow citizens because of your political partisanship, patronage, tribal or religious sentiments or…