For Jim Nwobodo, it’s about a good name
For some time now, one Basil Ogbuanu, said to be a Lagos-based businessman, has been up and about dragging the name of Senator Jim Nwobodo and his wife, Patricia. At issue is a piece of land at an estate owned by the former governor of old Anambra State. I hear the matter is already in […]
In faraway Guinea Conakry, Tinubu’s political prowess holds sway – Sunday Dare
Though the October 11, 2015 presidential elections in Guinea Conakry have come and gone, not many would forget in a long time the key role played by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. And just like he did in the Nigerian situation serving as the catalyst, the fulcrum alongside others and perhaps the “babalawo” that brought the opposition to power and chased away the PDP after 16 years in power, Asiwaju Tinubu has helped retain a trusted friend and pan-Africanist in power.
Akwa Ibom: Why Umana Umana may lose the rerun election
By Philip Obin I’m 100% APC – body and soul, and have continued to volunteer to contribute my quota to the ideals of the party and its sustainability, but after carefully personally investigating the current state of the politics of Akwa Ibom state, carrying out a survey, and hearing from a good number of Akwa […]
Fela: The noise of advancing ideas
THE first time I watched Fela perform was in the mid-1970s at the Enugu Campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Then, he was lusty and nimble. He sprang across the stage, as he danced, sang and played both the piano and tenor saxophone. Every move he made was mirrored in the sound of the music, as the drummer and the other percussionists followed his every move with their beat. His band members were decked out in pink “Crepelin” outfits.
Who is the next Ooni of Ile-Ife?
SINCE the transition to eternal glory of the late Ooni of Ife, Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the entire world and in particular, the Yorubas at home and in Diaspora have been patiently and eagerly awaiting the proclamation by the traditional kingmakers of the ancient town of the next Ooni of Ife. The interest of the people in the selection of a candidate is due to the revered position of the Ooni stool and roles as the foremost traditional ruler in Yorubaland.
Of Senate confirmation and tenure of public officers
IN the last three weeks, Nigeria and Nigerians have been held spell-bound by the spectacle at the National Assembly, as the Upper legislative chamber, the Senate, screens eminent citizens nominated as ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari. The media frenzy centred around the politics of the screening and the chances of the nominees to scale the hurdles have been captivating.
