Atiku’s Desperation and Tinubu’s Panic, by Emmanuel Aziken
When Atiku Abubakar reinvented his stance on fuel subsidy in mid-August, it was no surprise that the Presidency launched an all-out campaign against him. The former vice-president was painted as a desperado who would say anything in what Villa critics called a naked bid for Aso Rock in 2027. Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s information […]
Why Lai is unusually quiet
The relative quietness of Alhaji Lai Mohammed in the face of raging political agitations within and outside his native Kwara State is not for nothing.
Trump:The Nigeria scenario
By Emmanuel Aziken That the impeachment weapon was not envisioned by America’s founding fathers to be toyed with is explained by the fact that only two presidents had before President Donald Trump been impeached. READ ALSO:Nigeria at 59: We must remain united to make Nigeria pride of Africa — Sanwo-Olu(Opens in a new browser […]
Why Oshiomhole’s ‘Boys’ are in rebellion
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole’s political legacy was enthroned with the demystification of several other political icons he met in Edo State.
Orji Kalu:The moral teasers
The news of the conviction of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu over allegations of fraud shook social media like a storm last Thursday.
The Smart and Dino spectacle
The political match-up between Senators Smart Adeyemi and Dino Melaye is arguably one of the most fascinating fixtures of contemporary times.
See No Evil, Hear No Evil INEC
The murder of Nigeria’s electoral conscience did not start when Mrs. Salome Abuh was locked inside her home and burnt alive because of her opposition to a second term for Governor Yahaya Bello.
See No Evil, Hear No Evil INEC
The murder of Nigeria’s electoral conscience did not start when Mrs. Salome Abuh was locked inside her home and burnt alive because of her opposition to a second term for Governor Yahaya Bello.
The Oshiomhole metamorphosis
The campaigns that preceded the two governorship elections holding today in Kogi and Bayelsa undoubtedly provided a healthy distraction for the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
Sanwo-Olu’s excellent hit at mediocrity
Against the background of the hypocrisy and deceit that thrives among the political class, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s intervention has come as a reassuring balm in the polity
Imagine the ruling went the other way
By Emmanuel Aziken The two major contenders to be Chairman of the company were out of town when the elders’ council commenced deliberations on the petition over who was to be Chairman of the company. Alhaji Ahmadu Harri, the incumbent Chairman, had fought off a serious battle from Atik Habuba, a former vice-chairman of the […]
Monkey-Business in the Senate
It was pleasing that Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila intervened to douse suspicions about an official collaboration between National Assembly committees and officials of the executive branch to conduct the budget defence session.
Oshobaba and Hanenih: Conversations on political rebellion
It was a quiet but serene afternoon as the spirit of Chief Toni Hanenih appeared in the inner court of the prophet’s residence in the GRA section of Benin last Monday.
Buhari’s budget blues
The presentation of the 2020 budget proposals to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday was another opportunity for Nigerians to appreciate the workings of a democracy.
Buhari’s budget blues
The presentation of the 2020 budget proposals to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday was another opportunity for Nigerians to appreciate the workings of a democracy.
What Third Term for Buhari means
A very senior chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC recently but privately confessed that one of the greatest mistakes Nigeria made was not conceding the third term to Dr. Olusegun Obasanjo.
