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 […]
Hero Paradox: Why we must stop shielding children from truth of absentee parent, by Stephanie Shaakaa
We must stop being the shock absorbers for another person’s negligence. Step out of the way and let the truth do its work
ODEGBAMI: 1984 – Best and worst year of my football career
The only continental club trophy that Nigeria had not won by 1984 was the African Championship Clubs Cup. A few clubs had got to the finals, or close to it, and faltered. In 1984, IICC Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan were probably the best team on the African continent, parading an awesome squad of goal […]
How Mike Adenuga inspires beyond wealth, by Onochie Anibeze
Chief Mike Adenuga Jr. is certainly not the only wealthy man in Nigeria. So why is it that, year after year, his birthday sparks an outpouring of heartfelt celebration unlike any other? It’s not just about money or fame. In fact, if you read the tributes, you’ll notice something striking—people rarely dwell on his riches. That’s not […]
ADC Crisis: The untold winners of Supreme Court verdict, by Emmanuel Aziken
The decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria to remit the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) back to the trial court may, at first glance, appear like a procedural outcome. However, beneath the surface lies a profound reaffirmation of democratic principles and a subtle but significant boost to Nigeria’s multiparty system. At the heart […]
Is there a tit for tat going on? By Muyiwa Adetiba
Some four years ago, when the then candidate Bola Tinubu felt hemmed in by friends and foes alike and saw his political ambition to become the President of the country slipping away, he made the famous ‘Emi l’okan’ statement at a gathering of APC faithful in Ogun State. It was a statement which bewildered many people, including, […]
