Political Notes

Tinubu’s daughter roars as his Lagos empire quakes, by Emmanuel Aziken

Tinubu’s daughter roars as his Lagos empire quakes, by Emmanuel Aziken

Just a week ago, your correspondent quietly and perhaps discreetly painted a picture of the emerging problems President Bola Tinubu is facing in his Lagos political base, using the drama around Nollywood actor and lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, as a window into the unfolding tension.  The Desmond Elliot story helped to show how the President has, over time, […]
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How Sammie Okposo is a danger to Nigeria’s democracy

How Sammie Okposo is a danger to Nigeria’s democracy

BY Emma Aziken How the public posture of the gospel musician, Sammie Okposo is a danger to Nigeria’s democracy may seem remote to some, but in reality, his actions and assertions pose serious dangers to our collective well-being.  Sammie Okposo who goes with the identity of a gospel singer cum preacher has been in the […]

Soludo’s subsidy solution

Soludo’s subsidy solution

Hours after the Muhammadu Buhari administration decided to pass the buck on the removal of the so called subsidy on imported fuel into the country to the next administration, the incoming governor of Anambra State triggered hope of a renaissance in governance in the country.

Shonekan, the unforgotten, bitter truth

Shonekan, the unforgotten, bitter truth

The death of Chief Ernest Shonekan at 85 has been shadowed with a sort subdued national mourning with the nation’s flags being flown in the memory of the former head of an Interim National Government, ING bequeathed by General Ibrahim Babangida.

Decoding the plot against Fayemi by Tinubu, Osinbajo or …?

Decoding the plot against Fayemi by Tinubu, Osinbajo or …?

The allegation by Dr. Kayode Fayemi of plots by certain All Progressives Congress, APC chieftains to blackmail him on account of his possible aspiration for the presidential ticket of the party underlines the assertion that the year 2022 would be a year of vicious politicking.