Politics
Buhari: A Deal with Destiny
The date was February 27, 2019. Few days after Nigeria’s February 23rd Presidential Election. A large crowd had gathered and was getting bigger by the minute. ‘Sai Baba!’ ‘Sai Baba!!’ ‘Sai Baba!!!’, the crowd yelled
Electoral Contexts in Nigeria and Buhari’s Second Term Victory
The context of elections in Nigeria has not only been sanguinary, it has, almost always, been mired in controversy and negativity. From the nation’s first and second republics, which one could regard as periods of
Ahmed Lawan becomes 9th Senate President as Femi Gbajabiamila leads House of Reps
After months of speculations, weeks of intrigues and days of backdoor political horse trading, the leadership question tailing the 9th Nigeria’s National Assembly has finally been laid to rest. At the inaugural sitting of both
Oyetola hails Buhari for declaring June 12 Democracy Day, sues for unity among all Nigerians
Governor of the State of Osun, Gboyega Oyetola, has praised President Mohammadu Buhari for declaring June 12 Democracy Day. Oyetola gave the commendation, Wednesday, at an event organised by the state government in conjunction with
“Read the full text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech on June 12 Democracy Day”
1. All Praise is due to GOD Almighty Who spared our lives to be present at this great occasion. We give thanks also that the democratic process has been further entrenched and strengthened. 2. Twenty
Agency recommends Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s White House Counselor for sack
The US Watchdog Agency, Office of Special Counsel (OSC), has recommended the sack of Ms. Kellyanne Conway, President Donald Trump’s White House Advisor. Special Counsel, Henry J. Kerner made the recommendation “following numerous violations
Osun Governor proposes N119.5b budget for 2020
Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola on Thursday presented the state’s 2020 appropriation bill, totalling N119, 550,401,040.00, to the State House of Assembly. Tagged “Budget of Restoration”, the 2020 appropriation bill focuses on such
“Your Excellency”: Much Ado About Nothing
The Lagos State Governor, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu November 6, 2019 announced his desire to sign an Executive Order changing the salutation of Lagos State Governor from “His Excellency” to “simply… Mr. Governor”. As
USA and Nigeria: The Covid-19 link
Early this year, President Donald J. Trump announced that he was banning migration of Nigerians and nationals of a few other countries to the United States of America–a country seen by most citizens
ENDSARS PROTESTS: MATTERS ARISING
Police Brutality and EndSARS in Nigeria What started in 2017 as a Twitter campaign for the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) snowballed into mass demonstrations across major Nigerian cities between October 8 and
In the Matter of Adeleke versus Oyetola, is it Too Early to Rejoice?
The Court of Appeal hearing the governorship electoral dispute between the Governor-Elect, Senator Adeleke of the PDP, and former Governor of Osun State, Mr. Oyetola of the APC has nullified Mr. Oyetola’s petition and reversed
“Lagos is a No Man’s Land”: Origin and Truth
The claim that Lagos is a “no man’s land” is a controversial and contested topic. Lagos, a city located in southwestern Nigeria, started out as a fishing village, called Eko. Its inhabitants and settlers were
“THE ERA OF RENEWED HOPE” – Tinubu told Nigerians
“THE ERA OF RENEWED HOPE” By The President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu March 1, 2023 Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, addressed the nation
Are Obi and Atiku Bad Losers?
According to Reuters, Premium Times, BBC and other media, the tally of votes as released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) showed Bola Tinubu, the flagbearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party,
Peter Obi: Behind The Facade
Some of the attributes of transformative leadership are courage, vision, depth and preparedness for the role. These qualities often help launch the career of aspiring transformative leaders and go the distance in ingratiating them to
Alhaji Abubakar Atiku: Politics, Intrigues, and Corruption Scandal
Alhaji Abubakar Atiku: Politics, Intrigues, and Corruption Scandal Abubakar Atiku is a Nigerian politician and businessman who has played a significant role in the country’s political landscape. He is a former vice president of Nigeria
“Emi Lo’Kan”: Bola Tinubu in Nigerian Politics
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commonly known as Bola Tinubu, is a prominent Nigerian politician and a major figure in Nigeria’s political landscape. He has played a significant role in Nigerian politics for over three decades and
Lest We Forget – Ka’ Ma Ba Gbagbe
Peter Gregory Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labor Party (LP) in the forthcoming Nigerian Presidential Election was the Governor of Anambra State for eight (8) years. Prior to his election, he boasted he will
Buhari and Nigeria – A Romance of Mixed Feelings
The Buhari administration, which began in 2015, is gradually winding to a close. Looking back, one cannot but see that the administration presided over by Buhari has had several notable legacies, especially in the areas
ANOTHER LOOMING DEAD END FOR “DEMOCRACY” WORKING PEOPLE MUST ORGANIZE INDEPENDENTLY TO DISLODGE THE RULING CLASS & CAPITALISM
There can be no deceiving the working people anymore that the country is on course or that, given additional time, any good fortune can come out of this fourth republic. Definitely, the current bourgeois
