The hustle and bustle that in the past made the secretariat wear the aura of festivity were totally missing

The controversy surrounding the Rivers State Government-owned helicopters best exemplifies the saying that in politics there are no permanent positions, but permanent interests.

When Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State cries of being a victim of alleged political contrivances weaved by agents and agencies of the Federal Government he ordinarily should win sympathy from us. It is after all, natural for victims of oppression to garner sympathy. However, when acolytes of the ‘oppressed,’

It was one of the most horrendous experiences in recent American political history. A supposedly deranged American, John Hinckley Jr, in 1981 so wanted to impress star actress, Jodie Foster who he had a crush on, and thought the best way to show his prowess was to kill President Ronald Reagan. Thankfully, Mr. Hinckley’s infamous crave was not fully realised, but his action inevitably threw up an interesting drama that has remained a defining point in political ambition.

Despite her seeming determination to stay away from the headlines, Mrs. Patience Jonathan apparently has nowhere to hide. Again and again, issues emanating from her husband’s five-year rule continue to propel her into the media. The latest incident was last Wednesday when a house in Abuja allegedly owned by her was ransacked by policemen.

How the Man of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye became entangled in the ever unfolding political theatrics in Ekiti State would amuse even those that had become accustomed to the subterfuge that is ever on offer in that state.

Even in the highest echelons of government there was no doubt that Magu’s rejection as the substantive chairman of the EFCC was received with unusual plaudit

Thursday’s unveiling of former minister of youth and sports, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi as the new spokesman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC may have been programmed to fill the vacancy that existed since the ministerial appointment of the former spokesman, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. But how the appointment will heal the wounds in the ruling party is another thing.

The Nigerian politician whether he is a lawyer or a media practitioner or a scholar all have one lifestyle, they are avaricious, they are greedy, they are selfish

It was an unusual meeting at the Maitama, Abuja residence of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki last Wednesday. His guests were the principal officers of the Senate and their corresponding colleagues in the House of Representatives who were led by Speaker Yakubu Dogara.