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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…
Are we approaching Bola Ahmed Tinubu Republic of Nigeria?
Last week, it was announced that the International Conference Centre, Abuja, was renamed Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. The…
President Tinubu: After The Reggae, Play The Blues
The song was very popular at the time it was released. It brought a lot of excitement into the entertainment scene and no party was complete without it. The popularity went beyond the Gen Z population as the older men and…
2027: Two costly mistakes Peter Obi can’t afford to make
There is no doubt that Peter Gregory Obi is the ‘star boy’ of politics in present-day Nigeria. The appellation was formerly given to the immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN). However, with the end of…
Before Maryam Abacha gaslights Nigerians
A few months ago, I saw Mrs Maryam Abacha at the Abuja Continental Hotel (formerly Sheraton Hotel). She was about to alight from a car…
2027: Tinubu and the snake
To the Westerner, land is one of the four factors of production, riding in the same vehicle with labour, capital and entrepreneurship. In the terminology of modern economics, land is a variable. A variable is…
The Illusion Of Progress: Mapping Nigeria’s Deteriorating Security Landscape
As President Bola Tinubu marked his second year in office on May 29, 2025, a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria’s security landscape reveals a troubling reality: despite promises and claims of improved security, terror…
Again, ‘chaotic’ Ojude Oba 2025 fails to meet global standards
Despite its global attention and cultural significance, the 2025 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, again struggled under the weight of poor organisation, outdated infrastructure, and subpar…