Category: Opinion

By Abimbola Adelakun The arguments advanced by the lawmakers against the compulsory “real-time” electronic transmission of polling-unit results to the public results portal were reasonable, though disappointing. Their concerns about the infrastructural deficits that could hinder the electoral process were legitimate. Given how frequently the àbíkú national grid breaks down, and that the Minister of […]

…Beyond Religion: Understanding the True Meaning of the Halal Economy By Steve Otaloro The mention of the Halal economy often triggers an immediate religious interpretation among many Nigerians. Yet, this perception obscures one of the most promising economic opportunities of the 21st century. The Halal economy is fundamentally a global commercial ecosystem anchored on ethical […]

By; Steve Otaloro President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reform agenda is increasingly positioning Nigeria on a transformative growth trajectory, with growing international acknowledgement of the bold steps taken to stabilize and reposition Africa’s largest economy. Recent commendation from the World Bank, which described Nigeria as a global reference point for credible and consistent economic reform […]

By Olusola Adeyegbe I have been reflecting on the ongoing debate around electoral technology in Nigeria. While tools like BVAS and IReV have brought welcome transparency, there remains a widespread misconception that they enable “real-time voting”, or can bring about real-time electronic transmission of election results. This assumption is fundamentally inaccurate. What we currently have […]

By Steve Otaloro My attention has been drawn to a publication circulating under the headline “Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Was Not Prepared For The Job.” I wish to state categorically that the report is a gross distortion of my comments and a deliberate political misrepresentation. For the avoidance of doubt, as a seasoned media professional and […]

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 […]

By Abraham Ogbodo The battle is not finished. But enough of it has been fought to take stock of the casualties. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been killed. It is awaiting a not-so-befitting burial by family members. The Labour Party has been fatally wounded and waiting to die in the intensive care unit of […]

By Abimbola Adelakun Last Thursday brought the curtain down on the multi-decade quest for justice for Alhaja Kudirat Abiola—wife of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, the late Chief MKO Abiola—who was assassinated during a dark era in our nation’s history. The circumstances of her killing, during agitations against the annulment […]

By Tunde Odesola Three occupants of a black Mercedes-Benz were heading to work on a good Friday morning. One was the driver, another was the aide, and their oga patapata. They came to crawling traffic on George Street in Ikoyi, Lagos, en route to Obalende, their office. The Federal Secretariat was at a touching distance. […]