Atiku is right, subsidy removal needs revisiting – 2
By Dele Sobowale Some called it lunacy; others were more polite in their condemnation of the idea of government reversing itself. Few did the rational thing when confronted with a proposal on a vital public interest. Most of Atiku’s traducers were political opponents; who were afraid that the idea might just be popular and could […]
Ada Owere picks Clinton, by Emeka Obasi
I love this Ada Owere I Movement ably piloted by Dr. Betty – Anyanwu Akeredolu, former First Lady of Ondo State who like, Hillary Clinton before her, is digging deeper into politics. My chat with the multitasking Activist revealed the very strong connection. She said : “My political role model has always been Hillary Clinton. I […]
More appalling APC arrogance! By Donu Kogbara
Last week, I complained about the arrogance displayed by Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, who has a lot of questions to answer around the mysterious death in his compound of an attractive young female nurse. This week, I will focus on another example of APC arrogance. Following a visit to the presidential villa by the […]
AEDC: What it takes to get a meter, by Azu Ishiekwene
Data is good, but it often doesn’t tell the whole story. Data cannot capture the extent of our efforts to get a prepaid meter at my workplace in Abuja after we were disconnected from the grid in February. We’re still off-grid. Our meter misery mocks any statistics you may find on the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission […]
Infantile Infantino should exit for trying to sell the World Cup, by Owei Lakemfa
Gianni Infantino, the Federation Internationale de Football Association, FIFA President who stole into office about a dozen years ago on the back of a coup against Sepp Blatter, may be on his way out. He has become like an orphan caught with his hand in the till. The 2026 World Cup had been quite successful. It […]
Presidency-Catholic Bishops saga: When defenders are attackers, by Adekunle Adekoya
I REALLY don’t think there is anybody living in this country at the moment that is satisfied with the state of affairs. Don’t let me bore you — everyone knows where it’s pinching hardest — whether in the cost of transportation, or the risen and rising cost of food, or near-unaffordable accommodation, sky-high cost of […]
