In some kingdoms in Nigeria, when a traditional ruler joins his ancestors, succession can be very messy. But in Olomu Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, succession is crisis-free and seamless. This is not because the Olomu kingdom Kingship is hereditary. No, in fact, there are three ruling houses in Olomu Kingdom. The traditional ruler, […]

By Segun Odegbami I am writing the first part of this article one and a half hours before Nigeria takes on Gabon in a make-or-break football encounter that will determine the fate of the Super Eagles in their quest to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is the first in a series of 3 huge ‘mountains’ […]

If the name of the chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), its secretary, or convention date were the subject of a quiz, there would not be a correct answer because answers don’t exist. The best attempt would be an open-ended response: It depends. It either depends on who has the latest favourable court ruling or who […]

A very dangerous situation has arisen in the world with the United Nations Security Council, UNSC, on October 31, 2025  deciding  illegally, to reverse a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA. This has not caught world attention. It has not hit internal headlines  because there is a universal  complicity. Almost all countries are afraid of […]

SEVERAL months ago, the National Agency for Foods, Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, announced a bid to ban sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in satchets. The bid did not fly at the time, mainly as a result of pushbacks from vested interests, including manufacturers and distributors of the products. Product packaging in satchets gained traction in Nigeria […]