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Where Is The Nigerian Opposition?
Less than a year to the next general elections in Nigeria, the biggest deficit in the political process leading to that moment is the absence of a robust, virile and effective opposition. The role of the opposition in a democracy is to…
BELIEF… The Zlatan Ibrahimovic Way
AS CHRISTIANS DO WE REALLY KNOW WHAT WE ARE? Until we know, Accept, Believe, Boldly declare and Act based on what we are, we cannot do great exploits. What we Imagine, Visualize, Believe, Say, and Do will determine our outcomes in life!…
Brewing Trade Row Between Nigeria And China
Arica is going through another phase of self-imposed slavery and colonization. This is especially in the face of the aggressive buy over of the African continent by the Chinese. Yes, the Chinese. "" style="box-sizing: border-box;…
Separating the Wheat from the Chaff
You knew there would be serious trouble when Lagos state had to be shut down – apparently for security reasons – to allow President Muhammadu Buhari visit. Life was made unbearable for millions of Lagosians whose livelihoods were put on…
Buhari, Osinbajo, Tinubu, Ambode And The Presidential Visit
Fellow Nigerians, there is so much to write about today, but first, I must quickly apologise for my absence on this page last week. My itinerary has been very packed lately, and last week was particularly jammed. I had criss-crossed…
A better Lagos today, tomorrow, and for generations to come
It is easy to underestimate the challenges of leading a state like Lagos. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode took office in May, 2015 on an promise of ‘Continuity’ – an apt message considering that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Bill Gates is treating Nigeria like a startup he invested in — and that’s a good thing
Bill Gates did not become the world’s richest man by looking the other way when his money or investments are at stake. It doesn’t appear he will start doing so in Nigeria. Last week, while giving a speechduring a visit to the…
General Danjuma’s road to Kigali
A video of General Danjuma has emerged in the last few days. He has been recorded saying a few concerning and controversial comments. In the absence of a clarification since the emergency of the video, I believe it is fair to take the…
TY, master of the gaffe
PDP’s grand conspiracy theory of last week alleging that the Buhari Administration orchestrated the abduction and rescue of Dapchi schoolgirls for diabolical 2019 reasons had not run its full course when another, even grander conspiracy…
National Assembly’s Meddlesome Interference In INEC Independence
The Bukola Saraki-led National Assembly is on a mission to tinker with the order and schedule of elections. The National Assembly members are certainly window-shopping for favourable electoral schedule and order that will enhance their…