Nigeria Matters

Do not pity President Tinubu

“We have corruption, insecurity, and many problems confronting us … but don’t pity me. I asked for the job. I campaigned for it. No...

How long can Nigeria go under Tinubu?

I have always been fascinated by a phrase in the marital vows of Christians during wedding rituals: “till death do us part”! My candid...

Sixty-Six Seasons of Scandalous Scams and Slavery

Nigeria is celebrating her 66th Independence anniversary, and it can best be seen as a ceaseless sojourn in scandals, scams and slavery. The leader of...

Rigger Takes All

Nigeria is in a class of its own. Other countries may talk of “winner takes all”, but in Nigeria the standing maxim is “rigger takes...

Empowering the Next Generation: A Blueprint for Nigeria’s Future

At the launch of the Next Generation Project in Kano, Ms. Rinsola Abiola, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, set...

When Power Corrupts: The Tumultuous Tale of Alex Mascot Ikwecheg

In a viral incident that has gripped the nation, Alex Mascot Ikwecheg, a sitting House of Representatives member, stands accused of shocking misconduct. According...

“A Poisoned Chalice? Bianca Ojukwu’s Appointment Sparks Outrage Amid Igbo Struggle for Political Justice”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, sparking...

Peter Obi, Gowon and a Country in Turmoil

Nigeria’s former military head of state Mr Yakubu Gowon recently marked his 90th birthday anniversary. Expectedly, many Nigerians felicitated him on the landmark occasion....

Beyond the Horizon: Nigeria’s Unwritten Chapter

I fondly recall my time at Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School in Osun State, specifically from 1979/80 to 1982/83. This period stands out due to the...

Oyebanji @ 2!

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (aka BAO) marked his second anniversary as Governor of Ekiti State, having been sworn in on...

My Journey to Kirikiri Prison

Barrister Jubril Salami is my good friend. Our friendship started at Henry Carr Hall, University of Lagos. I cannot immediately remember how our friendship...

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The Supreme Court Judgment On The 2007 Presidential Election And The Ondo State Governorship Election Tribunal Judgment

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On June 12 as Democracy Day

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The ODA Is The Justice The Ogoni People Seek

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Fellow Countrymen and Women, lead us not into Temptation. Kaji Kwo?

By announcing that Nigeria is broke, the sorrows of...

Obasanjo's Success At Fighting Corruption In Nigeria

Any leader that would lead a successful war against corruption in Nigeria must prove himself totally above board in every situation...

Lagos Gas and Noise War!

What I visited Ikoyi, supposedly an exclusive area for the nouveau rich, an acrid stench pervades, and particularly at the Keffi and Awolowo Roads...

Nigeria and the part of our past (1)

On October 1, 1999, I wrote an article titled...

Whiteman: The Heart of Our Darkness

Whiteman is an improbable tale told beautifully. It is possible but highly improbable that the main character could zip through a wide swathe of Africa and not meet an intellectual of stature that he can have an adult conversation with. People will see what they wish to see...

An Indigenous Arms Industry in Nigeria: Matters Arising

President Muhammadu Buhari’s call to Nigeria’s Defence Ministry to...

Upholding the Rights of the Nigerian Child: Empowering Young Girls for a Bright Future

By Isoken Nwabunka In my role as a mother, wife,...