General Rabe Abubakar’s death: Many questions, few answers, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
When Major General Rabe Abubakar (Retd), former army spokesperson, died in captivity on Saturday, June 13, all hell broke loose. Understandably. He was not an ordinary Nigerian. But knowing the country well, all it takes to forget him is another high-profile abduction. And that nearly happened when news broke on Tuesday that terrorists attacked the National […]
If INEC fails in 2027, by Dakuku Peterside
The 2027 general elections will not be just another democratic ritual. It will be a defining test of whether Nigerians still believe the ballot can change power, renew leadership and hold government accountable. For the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the election will be more than an administrative assignment; it will be a historic burden. […]
Let Anioma, Ijebu, Ogoja, Ibadan and other states be (6), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative about creation of new states in Nigeria. While serving in Ikeja Garrison, his second in Command was Lt-Colonel Shehu Musa Yar’adua (5 March 1943 – 8 December 1997) who later became number 2 man in the country after General Murtala’s assassination in February 1976. Brigadier Ally’s ADC was Colonel […]
Democracy for sale, by Ejiro Ofoye
Nigeria’s democratic journey has entered a dangerous phase ahead of the 2027 general elections. Across the political landscape, especially within opposition parties, troubling signs are emerging that suggest that ideology, competence, integrity and political conviction are gradually being replaced by the influence of money and elite manipulation. What ought to be institutions built on ideas […]
Fix food first and fast or forget it…
By Dele Sobowale The great Indian leader and liberator made that remark before he was assassinated in 1948 at a time when his country, now divided into at least three nations, suffered from food scarcity worse than Nigeria is experiencing now. Certainly, it can also be said that there are millions of people in Nigeria today, so […]
Re: Northern lessons from the fall of Nuhu Ribadu
Right of reply By Suleiman A. Suleiman Re: Northern lessons from the fall of Nuhu Ribadu “I am still laughing,” so said former President Obasanjo. El-Rufa’i did not mastermind Ribadu’s fall from power. But it is a lesson. Captain Sadauki (rtd) 0802 858 7750 Re: Northern lessons from the fall of Nuhu Ribadu Nuhu Ribadu has not […]
