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Rauf Aregbesola’s Perfidy
MAYOR AKINPELU’S DIARY I was a member of the inauguration committee of then Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Lagos…
2027: Lagos and resurgence of anti-Igbo antics
By Emeka Alex Duru 2027 general elections may still be far but signs of what to come are becoming clearer and indeed, disturbing. Nigerians may be in for a rough deal, perhaps, worse than what was experienced…
Why Peter Obi is their major threat
On a fine, rarefied atmosphere, December 16, 2009, just eight days before Christmas, a clutch of reporters had gathered at the magnificent Holy Trinity Cathedral field, Onitsha, the commercial hub of Anambra state.…
The foundation of growth: Why Economic Policies Trump Infrastructure in Importance
By Kunle Oshobi When it comes to driving economic growth, two factors often take center stage: infrastructure development and economic policies. While…
Back to the 1999 Constitution again
After what seems to be a long lull, the hydra-headed campaign for “true federalism” via a brand-new constitution is back in full swing. It’s been a while, really. The Patriots,…
N4.2tn FAAC windfall: Economic game-changer or inflation trigger?
Nigeria’s Federation Account Allocation Committee distributed a record-breaking N1.82tn in June, marking the highest monthly allocation in the nation’s history. This dramatic surge from April’s N1.681tn represents an…
After Buhari: The CPC exit, APC realignment, and Tinubu’s 2027 gamble
In the political theatre of Nigeria, tectonic shifts rarely wait for the curtains to fall, whenever any significant occurrence happens, like the death or exit of a key political figure. Barely days after the passing of…
Kemi Badenoch: A modern fable of self-denial
BY ALABA ABDULRAZAK There is, in the annals of human history, a peculiar breed of souls who, out of an anguished craving to assimilate, go to great lengths—often ignoble ones—to disavow the cradle of their birth.…
‘OLUBADAN’ LADOJA: Man who outlives godfathers
*From impeachment to coronation, a journey through adversity, dignity, and tradition In a country where power is often seized, abused, or lost in silence, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja stands as a living…
Memories of Muhammadu Buhari
On December 31, 1983, I was but a tiny secondary school kid when Brig Sani Abacha announced the overthrow of President Shehu Shagari. The economy was in a…
When A King Dies Without His Rites: Awujale’s Burial And The Silent Burial Of Yoruba Tradition
The recent burial of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebu, at the age of 91, should have marked a sacred transition in Yoruba civilization. Instead, it…
Price of cooking Gas: Who are the real Enemies of the Masses?
In Nigeria, where the sizzle of Jollof Rice and the aroma of Egusi soup are the fabric of daily life, the price of cooking gas has become a silent scourge, stealing joy from kitchens and straining wallets. For…
Tribute to a Brother, Friend and Patriot…By Ibrahim Babangida
It is with a deeply heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of my friend, my brother, my course mate,…
Rashidi Ladoja: The man who outlived the godfathers
•From impeachment to coronation, a journey through adversity, dignity and tradition IN a country where power is often seized, abused, or lost in silence, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja stands as a living testament…
US visa, Kashim Shettima and other stories
Some months ago, I called Mr Kolapo Olapoju, editor of TheCable — the online newspaper I founded 11 years ago — and alerted him to the…
Last man standing: The story of Aminu Dantata’s rise
Aminu Dantata was one of the eighteen surviving offspring of Alhassan Dantata when I was growing up in the 1960s. Most of them lived on the same street founded by their father, around 1910, when he relocated to Kano…
The unending mission to rescue Nigeria
Breaking news: a number of prominent Nigerian politicians have finally teamed up and adopted a new political platform to challenge the…
How can Tinubu omit Ajasin’s name from honours list?
Going down memory lane, the ancient town of Owo has its indelible place in Nigeria’s political history, having made historic marks in the lives of the Nigerian people as the birthplace of the Action Group political…
The Betrayal Of Governor Umar Fintiri And The Undying Fire Of Atiku Abubakar
There is a story among the Fulani elders that when the hyena plots in the dark, it still trembles at the roar of the lion. Today, the echo of that…
Drawing a line under the June 12 saga
And it came to pass that since the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election, more presidential elections have been conducted,…
How to defeat Tinubu in 2027
The 2027 elections are closing in, and in Abuja, a dangerous myth spreads: that Bola Tinubu’s grip is ironclad, the people cowed, the outcome predetermined. But power built on propaganda and patronage is a fragile…
Usoro’s Offiong Akpabio: A Trailblazer, and Technocrat at the Helm of South South Development…
By Sir Ukpong Ekam In a country where appointments often raise more suspicion than hope, the confirmation of Usoro Offiong Akpabio as the…
Inside central bank’s high-stakes battle for stability
After years of unorthodox interventions and monetary policy experimentation, Nigeria is undergoing a seismic economic transformation, with its central bank at the helm of a bold, often painful recalibration. Since the…
Terror, horror and sorrow in Benue
On June 13, 2025, Yelewata and Dauda, two Benue communities bordering Nasarawa state, played host to a gory spectacle overnight. It was filled…