RAINBOW COALITION: Tinubu must be careful with Wike — Odion Akhaine, political scientist
Speaks on the case of Bola Ige in Obasanjo govt and the wrecking of AD Says selfish politicians destroy parties, replace them with SPVs By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor As political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to reshape Nigeria’s political scene, the growing involvement of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]
Anenih offered to die in place of Tompolo to secure Niger Delta peace — Kuku
Kingsley Kuku, immediate past Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta and Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, is one of the promotes of the Niger Delta struggle, having been part of the Kaiama Declaration of 1998, which set the stage for the agitation for a better region, and having participated actively in most of the programmes that subsequently resulted in the granting of amnesty to militants on June 25, 2009.
Change does not come easy – Wayas
It is not easy to rule a country with such diversities. But in spite of this, what is more important is that we have made progress and we pray that as we continue, we will make substantial progress. We need to be together and be united and we ought to turn our diversities into our strength.
I regret not leading ‘Concerned Professionals’ into politics – Pat Utomi
Alleged ministerial nominee of President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Pat Utomi, is a renown economist and public affairs commentator. Utomi served as Special Adviser in the Second Republic government of President Shehu Shagari. He recently marked his 30th wedding anniversary in Lagos. In this interview at the low-key event, Utomi speaks on some national issues and how the change movement, brought about by the All Progressives Congress APC, came into being.
Anti-Corruption War: The legal framework Nigeria needs from Sagay — Muiz Banire, SAN
Dr. Muiz Banire is a man of many parts: An academician, an advocate in law, an administrator, a politician. Banire served as Commissioner under former Governors Bola Tinubu and Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, and is currently the National Legal Adviser of the ruling APC. The latest feather to his cap is the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) title. Meanwhile, in this interview, Banire says he is not a professional politician but a professional in politics.
War Against Corruption: Everybody is doing the wrong thing – Olisa Agbakoba
100 days after President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office, human rights lawyer and former President, Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, takes a critical look at the Buhari administration. According to Agbakoba, 100 days is not too early to judge the President, but the parameters used in judging him is what matters. He also takes a critical look at the role of the anti-corruption agencies in the fight against graft, the new oppositional role of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Agbakoba advises Buhari to implement the report of the 2014 Confab for a new Nigeria.
