Oshiomhole’s question and Akpabio’s silence, by Emmanuel Aziken
In a week when ordinary Nigerians took to the streets in one of the most energetic public expressions of anger against the security failures of the Bola Tinubu administration, the National Assembly sadly brought its vanity to full manifestation. Across Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan and even Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigerians poured out their frustration over the worsening […]
What if Saraki, Dogara had not emerged?
As the life of the eight National Assembly draws to a close today, the question as to its legacy remains one of the most contentious issues in the land.
How will Buhari manage the coming APC conflicts?
At the onset of the first term of the Muhammadu Buhari civilian dispensation four years ago, the inclination was to blame the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP which held the reins of the country in the preceding 16 years for all the problems in the country.
Fayemi : This is our chance!
After nearly 20 years of existence, the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF has not shed its uncanny reputation as Nigeria’s most exclusive all-male club. The macho casing had been breached by a woman once, albeit accidentally, by Lady Virgy Etiaba, who became governor of Anambra State through the intrigues framed by the political enemies of Mr. Peter Obi.
Buhari and Ganduje:Time for divorce
By Emmanuel Aziken There are arguably few political actors in Nigeria, and indeed, the world as resilient as Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State. After all, how many politicians have been filmed and reported by various news media to have received wads of dollars at separate occasions and gone on to win the endorsement of […]
Oshiomhole and Obaseki: Shadow boxing
When last Thursday a group of loyalists belonging to the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, issued a communique asking aggrieved colleagues not to split the party as was recently done in some states, the message was clear.
