Festus Adedayo
Coverage of Festus Adedayo in the Nexus archive.
- The president’s Silk cigarettes and all that, By Festus Adedayo
The article critiques President Tinubu's administration for failing to deliver essential policies that sustain daily life in Nigeria, arguing that his personal habits, such as smoking Silk Cut cigarettes, are irrelevant. The author suggests the administration is not meeting expectations for tangible results.
- Akpabio, Oshiomhole: How sex threatens the Nigerian state, By Festus Adedayo
The article explores how sex scandals involving Nigerian politicians, including governors like Akpabio and Oshiomhole, reveal patterns in power politics across Nigeria and Africa. It cites Zimbabwean journalist Fungai Machirori's perspective on the role of sexual misconduct in explaining political dynamics.
- Oriire 44 and our double standard, By Festus Adedayo
The release of Oriire captives sparked collective rejoicing among Nigerians, highlighting shared humanity across regions like Nchatancha, Kaura Namoda, and Ilu-Abo. The article reflects on the universality-of-griefs thesis and a potential double standard in responses to such events.
- Northern Generals’ anger at ‘North as Nigeria’s mortuary’, By Festus Adedayo
Northern Nigeria is angry due to being labeled as a mortuary, a term tied to its self-identification. The region's anger is linked to the legacy of 19th-century Islamic scholar Shehu Usman dan Fodio and his progeny.
- Sunday Igboho’s Iru Ekun as Sòbìà, the guinea worm, By Festus Adedayo
The article discusses the escalation of violence in Yorubaland, labeling it as encircled by terrorists. It references the Ahoro-Esinele tragedy in Oriire Local Government of Oyo State on 15 May and highlights the president's birthplace being described as a terrorist enclave.