Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition
By TUNDE RAHMAN A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during the 2023 election cycle, were seen […]
Hand over or took over power
TIME passes so swiftly. On Friday January 15, it will be fifty years that the Military took over power or were handed over power—depending on one’s interpretation— in this country. During the encounter there were casualties on that day.
Femi Falana not conversant with facts on Dasuki’s case —Obono-Obla
It is apparent that Femi Falana (SAN) is not well conversant with the facts of Dasuki’s case otherwise he would not have argued that the Federal Government of Nigeria disobeyed the order concerning Dasuki’s bail.
When IMF visits, tears follow
INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Madam Christine Lagarde was on a four-day visit to Nigeria from January 4. She claimed it was a friendly visit: “I’m not in Nigeria to negotiate for IMF loans but to promote fiscal discipline and favourable monetary policies”
Jeremy Corbyn’s punch not as hard as ISIS’ youngest actor
After Jeremy Corbyn, the United Kingdom Labour Party leader, was dealt a below the belt punch by his party faithfuls during the debate on whether UK should get involved in the air bombardment of terrorists’ targets in Syria or not, it seemed he was not ruffled. His appearance looked cool but to political observers it was obvious the punch had landed in an awkward place on his leadership. As a result everybody expected after effect of this “wrong turn” by loyalists.
Social Etiquette: Grooming & Protocol in the Air (1)
Social Etiquette: Grooming & Protocol in the Air
