Boycott the boycottables (3), by Eric Teniola
This week, we continue the narrative on boycott of elections in Nigeria On December 21, 1964, the Central Working Committee of NCNC rejected the 61 unopposed candidates in the North. Secretary F. S. McEwen said, “We do not regard these seats as won by the NPC,” adding that the party had decided on a “course of […]
Subversive chronicles in the Age of Treason, by Owei Lakemfa
There were celebration chants on May 29, 2026, as President Bola Tinubu marked his third year in office. One of the highlights was that he had stabilized the Naira. Even the opposition could not fault this incredible achievement, with our currency hovering around $1,400. I was going to send a congratulatory message when my Socratic mindset sprouted […]
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 […]
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 […]
Between Enyimba and Sundowns, by Patrick Omorodion
My paternal cousin, a political scientist, Dr. Innocent Izamoje once said that if someone does or achieves what you have not done or achieved, you should congratulate such a fellow rather than envy him or her. And the Bible rightly said in Romans chapter 12 and verse 15 that we should share in the joy […]
Glorify God alone, by Funmi Komolafe
Genesis 1 vs. 27 (KJV): “ So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them”. We all know that the Almighty God created the first man and woman. He created them and provided for them, food in the form of vegetables and animals. […]
