By Aliu Muhammed GODFATHERISM and politics of ownership has continued to define the way and manner power is determined in Katsina State politics since the return of democracy in the state in 1999 that ushered in the Fourth Republic. Some class of politicians, businessmen and leaders of thought in the past played pivotal roles in who […]

By Victor Ofou HARDLY in the history of Nigeria’s democratic adventure has there been so much frenzied interest in the convocation of the leadership of the National Assembly. A new administration to be helmed by President-elect Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, will be sworn in on May 29. A few days after, the […]

For too long, Nigeria and Nigerians have been choked by myriads of constraints and restraints put on them like a harness affixed on a horse to curtail its freedom enabling the rider to control it.

By Mustapha Musa A successful administration is the product of individual cabinet members. While the President/ Commander-in-Chief has the final say, certain decisions are influenced by his closest allies, one of whom is the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Enter Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State. Although a quiet, gentle, and unassuming figure, […]

By Moses Abu The burden of expectation is on the shoulder of the incoming administration. There is a lot at stake, and thank God the President-Elect has promised Nigeria renewed hope. One of the ways that could happen is if we tackle the spate of insecurity in the country. The country was at the fringe. […]