politics
8 Feb
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.
30 Jan
For long, youths in this country have been going through difficult times as a result of maladministration and neglect by previous administrations.
30 Jan
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…
24 Jan
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.
17 Jan
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…
13 Jan
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…
3 Jan
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.
28 Dec
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
24 Nov
The quest by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records over reforms initiated by him since assumption of office is a misplaced venture, says former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, in reaction to the Nigerian president’s comment in that regard while…
20 Nov
By proposing to enact a bill to amend the enabling law of the Central Bank of Nigeria, so as to insulate the office of the CBN governor and its deputy governor from politics, the Senate most probably has in mind the distortions and uncertainties that prevailed in the financial sector before and after the 2023…
8 Nov
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has advised Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to retire from active politics and embrace the role of a statesman. In a statement in Abakaliki, yesterday, Secretary General of the Chidi Ibeh-led faction of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, advised the former Vice President to support Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso as fresh faces…