Obafemi Hamzat and the Lagos State future: Between electoral expediency and governing reality
By MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA As the 2027 general election approaches with the inexorable certainty of a tide that waits for no man, there is a familiar rhythm that plays out across the political landscape of Lagos State. The air thickens with promises, the streets swell with campaign paraphernalia, and those who hold power-or seek to-suddenly discover a […]
Politics of Alalade, Esho, Saraki and Lam Adesina(2)
THE crowds mobilised by the pro-democracy movement were so large that despite the enlistment of armed policemen, soldiers and thugs on the side of the Abacha-Arisekola-Adedibu rally, we easily put them to flight.
Politics of Alalade, Esho, Saraki and Lam Adesina
IN the last few weeks, the country has had to mourn giants in our national life who took the eternal bow.
Boko Haram: Obasanjo and the Odi recipe
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, in his latest blistering public criticism of the Federal Government, said President Goodluck Jonathan’s response to the Boko Haram insurgency was slow. This is, no doubt, arguable.
Ribadu’s report: A mountain out of a mole hill
LEADER after leader, nobody gave a damn (that word again) about the hen that was laying the golden eggs.
Treating public reports with condescension(2)
THE Ndudi Elumelu-led House of Representatives Committee on Power and Steel set up to investigate the alleged $16bn expenditure in the power sector, the Farouk Lawan-led House Ad-hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy Management and the Nigeria Stock Exchange probe headed by Ibrahim El-Sudi and the N6.2bn SIM cards registration probe had some reports that generated serious debates but are idling away.
