He straddles the worlds of politics, business and philanthropy like the proverbial colossus. And over the years he has performed the roles demanded by these various areas of interest with uncommon zeal and energy. His privileged family background, as the son of one of Nigeria’s richest businessmen, has been both a blessing and a burden…

Countries around the world are grappling with internal security issues. Russia, despite all assurances of a well-policed borders and repeated threat to deploy nuclear arms, was caught napping

The Peoples Democratic Party National Working Committee has been lauded for its decision to effect a full membership registration for members of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) who defected to the party during the 2023 governorship election in Ogun State. The body known as PDP Renaissance Group, in a statement issued by its chairman, Barrister…

The recent move by All Progressives Congress (APC) to woo Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling party has made NNPP a beautiful bride being sought after for the 2027 presidential election.

For long, youths in this country have been going through difficult times as a result of maladministration and neglect by previous administrations.

As Nigeria navigates the complexity of its political landscape, characterised by an overriding need for reform and an increasing clamour for leaders of integrity, the celebration of Baba Akande’s 85th birthday stands as a beacon of inspiration. Often referred to affectionately as Baba Akande, his life and career encapsulate the qualities so earnestly sought after…

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as our grundnorm has provided the framework on how leadership positions can be occupied in this country. Going by section 6 (6) (b) of the Constitution, disputes of all kinds, including those arising from elections, must be resolved through a lawful process defined by law or else there will be anarchy.

The Peace in South East Project (PISE-P), a non-governmental organization dedicated to resolving security challenges and promoting peace in the region, has uncovered a sinister plot orchestrated by disgruntled politicians. These individuals, allegedly unhappy with the success of PISE-P's peace initiative, are reportedly seeking to undermine its efforts and malign the project's convener, Deputy Speaker…

Foremost Ondo state governorship aspirant, Dr. Oluwafunmilayo Ayinke Waheed-Adekojo has been endorsed by monarchs in Arigidi, Akoko North-West area of the state on Saturday, 13th of January, 2024. The endorsement which marks the beginning of Funmi Ayinke’s governorship campaign was spearheaded by the Zaki of Arigidi Akoko, Oba (Dr) Yisa Olanipekun who gathered other monarchs…

This piece primarily stemmed from a recent Nigeria-focused conversation with a Delta State born but Florida, United States of America (USA) based practising lawyer who studied in England, Finland, Sweden, and Norway among others.

The English philosopher and psychologist, Herbert Spencer, coined the phrase “survival of the fittest” (1820-1903). He is famous for his doctrine of social Darwinism, which asserts that the principles of evolution, including natural selection, apply to human societies, social classes