By Ejiro Ofoye In the ancient political philosophy of Africa, the traditional ruler was never designed to be a partisan actor. He was the custodian of culture, the moral compass of the people, and the father of all — irrespective of political affiliation, religion, class, or ideology. The palace was sacred ground; a place where politicians […]

By Akin Awofolaju, PhD , CLE, CSP, CFP, CFA, CFE.( Global Analyst & Neuroeconomist) – (USA) Politics in Nigeria today increasingly resembles what literary scholars call the “Theatre of the Absurd” a stage where actors appear active, loud, emotional, and dramatic, yet fundamentally disconnected from coherent strategy, ideological clarity, and institutional realism. In this political […]

What makes a superstar should go beyond the possession of potential; there should be provision for refinement

By OZIMEDE, Peter Nigeria’s 2027 election is not waiting for INEC’s timetable. It’s already playing out in whispered meetings in Abuja hotels, in WhatsApp groups run by agitated youths, and in courtrooms where political parties are tearing themselves apart. The All Progressives Congress [APC] is drunk on incumbency. The Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] is a house on […]

Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, St. Moritz, Juan Le Pins, Acapulco, and much of the world without a care and with no apology

By Moshood Oshunfurewa There is a certain tragedy in watching a nation articulate its own contradictions in public. When Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele stood before the 28th Annual Tax Conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and declared that “Nigeria cannot continue to finance development primarily through borrowing,” the statement landed with the […]

By Paul  A. Obi Nigeria’s democratic journey has produced many politicians, many campaigners, and many rhetoricians. What it has produced far less frequently are individuals whose lives demonstrate sustained competence in administration, finance, institution-building, and national cohesion anchored on strong character and integrity before seeking political power. This is especially in  a nation burdened by insecurity, […]

By Abdullahi Oladimeji Kwara State is approaching a critical political transition at a time of increasing national uncertainty, economic pressure, security challenges, and rising political volatility across Nigeria. This is not an ordinary succession cycle. It is a defining moment that requires discipline, strategic thinking, institutional maturity, and a leadership choice capable of preserving stability while expanding […]

By Thomas Taribo  There are two types of loyalty: true loyalty and strategic loyalty. True loyalty is rare and unambitious. True loyalty is unsaleable; it stays when all else leaves, because it has no exit clause, and convenience, but strategic loyalty is common because it’s rational, and transactional.  In politics, you need both to win. […]

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