Elder statesman and former Publicity Secretary of the defunct National Party of Nigeria, NPN, Chief Simon Shango has questioned ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, for his recent attack on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. Chief Shango was reacting to Sunday’s press conference where Obasanjo attacked the Buhari government and labeled it another Sani Abacha era. The […]

By Okanga Agila It’s partisan times, so differing views have invaded the political space on the personal and leadership content in President Muhammadu Buhari. He is both loved and hated. But it’s normal in life, especially for leaders who must step on toes or bruise many to find the illuminating trajectory of leadership. President Muhammadu […]

Africa’s leadership at several collective fora and individually has firmly signalled that the continent’s space is too wide to contain all kinds of international partners

ONE Nigeria is not a homogenising vat where different cultures blend into one. Consequently, although I am an avowed proponent of one Nigeria, I am exceedingly conscious that I cannot be a true Nigerian without first being a consummate Igbo. So, as I brood over the problems of Nigeria, I brood, even more, over the problems of the Igbo. The Igbo are one of the major ethnic groups of Nigeria, with the wherewithal: numerical strength, industry, education, wealth, ingenuity, etc, to secure a robust and extensive niche in Nigerian politics. That we have failed to do this requires an explanation.

By Victor Pam As the campaigns continue to heat the polity, we must be careful about the choices we make because our options can be our albatross, as well as our Messiah. I say this for two reasons, one is because of the empty promises flying around like promissory notes and the other is the […]