Kashim Shettima
IN the politics of Borno State, at least since 1999, we have had and maintained a tradition in which major stakeholders of a ruling party, expect from an outgoing Governor, a sense of political direction in the choice of a … Read the rest
Reuben Abati
The number of persons involved in certificate scandals under the Buhari administration may speak to something far deeper in our society, even beyond the administration, but it is to say the least, disgraceful and embarrassing. Ordinarily considered some of the … Read the rest
Sam Omatseye
The reactions boiled over. As the informed columnist, I am accustomed to such vitriol, especially when they come from the isthmus of ignorance. My column last week simply inspired what was to come. When they did not know how to … Read the rest
Henry Boyo
The calls for restructuring of the national space have become unceasing in recent years. Therefore, the narrative below has certainly become increasingly relevant this year and may hopefully serve as a wake-up call to abort the dire inevitable consequences which … Read the rest
By Segun Ayobolu
Hurriedly cobbled together into a coalition to wrest power from the then ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the centre in the run up to the critical 2015 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) appeared to have rapidly exhausted … Read the rest
Dele Momodu
Fellow Nigerians, let’s not mince words today and go straight to the crux of the matter. What transpired in the State of Osun, as my dear Brother, the Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, loves to refer to our State, was not … Read the rest
On October 1, President Buhari will roll out the drums on his administration’s achievements especially since the last independence anniversary, but more generally since the beginning of his presidency. He will tout his achievements in infrastructure, including massive investments in … Read the rest
One of those cruel and dramatic ironies of life is playing out with all the tell-tale signs of foreboding – a surreal spectacle full of anxiety and expectation.
A full-fledged general in the Nigerian Army, according to reports in various … Read the rest
Reno Omokri
I have just read a statement by the Presidency accusing the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, of hypocrisy for disparaging President Muhammadu Buhari, who Mr Saraki called visionless.
That President Buhari is visionless is not debatable. It is an international … Read the rest
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
“One of the reasons people hate politics is that truth is rarely a politician’s objective. Election and power are” – Cal Thomas
Three topical issues for musing this week are; the long expected resignation from the federal cabinet of … Read the rest
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