Opinion

Dr. Oba Otudeko, CFR notes the furor of false allegations that have been deliberately made public, which…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s energy vision is clear and simple: Nigeria has abundant energy in all forms and must ensure that…

The downfall of a man is not the end of his life. Many say your impeachment was good riddance to bad rubbish. But in Nigerian politics, rubbish is the man who lacks the capacity for nuisance. I know you, Mudashiru…

If there is one thing Nigerians have mastered, it is giving names to things in a way that almost always captures the very essence of those things. From iconic nicknames to catchy phrases and new slangs, Nigerians have…

How can I forget? On April 22, 1990, Major Gideon Orkar announced the overthrow of Gen Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime which he described in…

Believe it or not, the race for the Governor’s Mansion in Alausa, Ikeja is on. Even though we’re still in the early days of 2025, the mental timeline of the typical Nigerian politician probably indicates that…

In the dynamic and evolving political landscape of Lagos, few names resonate with as much promise,…

As the new year commences, every human being had wished himself a happy year, so also is Honourable Mudashiru Obasa.  With the…

The people of Lagos should thank their stars that their state is not a country. If it were, it would have seen worse times than Gabon of…

In a viral video, Professor Wande Abimbola, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, and the…

A year ago, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), openly lamented the “craze and…

At the beginning of every year, analysts look back at the past 12 months – reflecting on what worked and what didn’t – and look forward to the next 12 months – prognosticating on what might and might not be. In…

I have just watched a video where somebody resisted the Hon. Commisoner for Arts, Culture and Tourism at the JK Randle Musuem. While the matter…

Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, remains one of the African political legends of all time. He is one of the two Nigerians privileged to have led this country both as a military leader and democratically…

By Simbo Olorunfemi and Ade Adefeko Reports out there do not suggest this as the best of times for the Lawyer and Entrepreneur, Allen Onyema, and Air Peace, his…

BY VICTOR LIMAN AND ADE ADEFEKO In the heart of Africa, Nigeria stands as a beacon of economic potential, rich in…

Happy new year, everyone! As 2025 was rolling in, we were escorted into the New Year by cries of discrimination, attempted marginalisation and…

That former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has an almost child-like emotional attachment to the public-owned refineries under the trust and care of the NNPCL is not in doubt. It is also not difficult to explain…

Last week, some notable elders from Lagos State visited President Bola Tinubu during his year-end celebrations in the state.…

Do you know that Jigawa can become the richest state in Nigeria? Don’t laugh at me and say “this guy has started again”. I will explain myself,…

It has now become something of a yearly tradition that someone would share a video of hundreds, or perhaps even thousands, of beggars lined up on one of the priciest real estates in Nigeria—Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi,…

In physical terms and, perhaps, its sheer lack of social character and cohesion, Nigeria has been described memorably as a mere geographical expression. But as an anthropomorphised social formation, she could well be…

Although the Tinubu administration’s midterm is five months away, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can proudly reflect on his administration’s journey over the last 19 months. After initial turbulence, the government concluded…

‘An open society that cannot protect many that are poor cannot defend few that are rich’ – JF Kennedy The point has been made by the President during his maiden Presidential Media Chat that his policies are…