Osun guber as a primer to 2027 elections
The Osun State governorship election has offered Nigeria a preview of what the 2027 general elections could become—and what they must never become. It was preceded by an ugly cocktail of defections, political brinkmanship, institutional controversy and violence. Governor Ademola Adeleke’s hurried exit from the PDP, after failing to secure a route into the APC […]
Zamfara – The Children Still Dying
TWO years ago, more than 400 children died in Zamfara State from lead poisoning. The deaths continue as half-hearted measures governments took have warranted more deaths and guaranteed a wrecked future for those who survive.
Nigeria – Mistake Since When?
CONTENDERS for disintegrating Nigeria are increasing. What is uncertain is along what lines they want a split of the country that was moulded 98 years ago.
More Than Laughing Stock
SENATE President David Bonaventure Achelenu Mark has become famous for his candour. He speaks so explicitly about the Nigerian condition that he easily forgets his place in it. Nobody would have clearly affirmed that Nigeria had become a laughing stock than Senator Mark.
Another Labour Day
SPEECHES are guaranteed. Workers will march, if there is security. Everything else about May 1, Labour Day, is uncertain, a reflection of the hard times that abound and the unfortunate disinterest of the authorities in the well-being of the people.
Azazi bombs PDP
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan is livid over comments of his National Security Adviser, General Andrew Owoeye Azazi, that decisions of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, were responsible for the increase in violence.
