Reuben Abati
There has been some clarity about Nigeria’s 2019 Presidential election, with the end of the October 7 deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of party primaries at all levels. On Saturday, the ruling All … Read the rest
By Ray Ekpu
The presidential race is here and the marathoners are lining up with the eagerness of a boxing challenger. The gong has not gone yet but any moment from now the referee will give the signal for the fists to fly. … Read the rest
By Dare Babarinsa
There may have been few cutting-edge victories like the one of Adegboyega Oyetola in the recent Osun State governorship election. Oyetola defeated Senator Ademola Adeleke, his closest rival with less than 1000 votes. This is a record in Nigeria and … Read the rest
By Femi Macaulay
HOW a discredited former president, Goodluck Jonathan, promoted peace has been highlighted again as an enduring lesson for political players in this political season. Though the story has been told in various forms since 2015 when Jonathan conceded defeat to … Read the rest
By Niyi Akinnaso
There is always more to an election than political parties, candidates, the electorate, the electoral umpire, and security. Other critical factors include the electoral process itself and the role of money in it. The interactions among the first set of … 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
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
Former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida
Former President Ibrahim Babangida must be relishing his role as the crowned head of our elder statesman.His home in Minna has been turned into a political shrine.
Many of our presidential and governorship aspirants seek his anointing in their quest.… Read the rest
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