Bayo Surakat: An uncle for all season

Bayo Surakat: An uncle for all season

By Jide Ajani Between his moustache and his hair,  I never knew which he paid more attention to in those days.  However, his well-cultivated moustache made me admire him from a distance.In fact, the first day I saw him at his Festac residence, my gaze was fixed on his moustache as he entered the living room […]
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Jonathan as Tinubu’s toughest challenger, by Dele Sobowale

Jonathan as Tinubu’s toughest challenger, by Dele Sobowale

‘2027: Jonathan Weighs ADC Option Amid Comeback Reports’ – News Report, October 5, 2025. “All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies” – Dr John Arbuthnot, 1667-1735. Former President Jonathan is the toughest opponent President Tinubu can face in 2027. The other leading contenders have serious problems deciding who will be presidential or […]

2027: Adebayo consoling a wounded nation

2027: Adebayo consoling a wounded nation

By Sola Coker  In a nation where communities devastated by banditry, kidnappings and mass killings often receive little more than presidential statements and military assurances, Adewole Adebayo is increasingly projecting himself as a different kind of national leader — one who believes leadership means physically standing with the people in their darkest hours. From Plateau to Oyo […]

2027 permutations: ‘Tinubu vulnerable in S/S, competitive in N/C, N/E; Atiku has no leg in South; Obi’s 2023 momentum lost’

2027 permutations: ‘Tinubu vulnerable in S/S, competitive in N/C, N/E; Atiku has no leg in South; Obi’s 2023 momentum lost’

•NIIA Research Director, Prof Otubanjo: Wike has shot president in the foot By Nnamdi Ojiego  As political realignments gather pace ahead of the next general elections, Director of Research at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Prof. Femi Otubanjo, speaks on the emergence of presidential candidates for the parties, and assesses the growing permutations, alliances and […]

2027: Makinde launches presidential bid on APM platform

2027: Makinde launches presidential bid on APM platform

The political journey to wards the 2027 presidential election gathered momentum on Saturday as Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, formally accepted his nomination as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), pledging to rebuild Nigeria through practical reforms, transparent governance and people-centred leadership.

From insecurity to renewal: Mutfwang’s three years of focused leadership

From insecurity to renewal: Mutfwang’s three years of focused leadership

Three years after taking the oath of office as Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s anniversary address presents the picture of a leader who understands the weight of his mandate and has shown courage, focus and capacity in steering Plateau through one of its most difficult seasons. His speech was not a mere […]

More investment needed in creative, arts industry, says Air Force Music Director

More investment needed in creative, arts industry, says Air Force Music Director

By Peter Oyedele ABUJA — The Director of Music, Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Oludare Ayanbode, has called on the Federal Government to invest more in the creative and arts industry, saying the sector holds enormous potential for economic growth and youth development. Ayanbode made the call at the 8th edition of the Abuja National […]

Ratifying ‘monkey-counting’ party primaries? By Tonnie Iredia

Ratifying ‘monkey-counting’ party primaries? By Tonnie Iredia

During the military government led by President Ibrahim Babangida, one citizen, Professor Jerry Gana stood out eloquently while canvassing the expedience of value re-orientation of every Nigerian. We all remember Gana’s sermon: If you are a cleaner, you clean well; if you are a teacher, you teach well etc urging everyone to be diligent in […]