Nigeria Matters

Oyebanji: The countdown starts!

At exactly 1:34 pm on Friday, October 16, 2026, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) took the Oath of Allegiance as Governor of Ekiti State for...

The Impossible Death Of Dele Giwa

It has been 40 years since the satanic assassination of Dele Giwa through a letter bomb delivered to his home, but the departed iconic...

Oyebanji: Beyond BAO2BAO!

​In the experience of Nigeria, focusing largely on the post-1999 return to democracy, second terms have turned out to be a mixed bag. Very...

Iwu and Jega Jega Gift

Jega is a Jonathan proxy, a role that is quite an anathema to his old chivalrous spirit. His fire-spitting, radical and stubborn streaks have all mellowed. As Jonathan's servant, he has to do the ugly bidding of his Abuja master...

What Sekibo Amaechi should do to each Other

No matter what, I will like Sekibo to sheathe his sword. He should understand that our state is bigger than anybody or group. Amaechi should as well sheathe his sword, if there’s any...

2011 And Dearth Of Issue-Based Politics

The way things are slowly but steadily building up, there is the possibility that Nigeria could, once again, be foisted with a leader in 2011 who never promised the country anything before assuming the presidency...

Wole Soyinka’s “The Avoidable Trap of Cultural Relativism”* – A Comment

Cultural relativism, if we are not careful, is leaning more towards accepting the inequality of the races as a natural phenomenon, and therefore promotes racism...

Theodore Orji’s comeback to PDP leaves Uzor Kalu in the cold

The formal declaration on Wednesday last week by the governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji for the People’s Democratic Party, appears to have brought to an end the controversy concerning where he would finally pitch his tent...

Bread, noodles, others to cost more as Russia wheat ban bites

Nigerian consumers face paying more for bread, pasta, noodles and hundreds of processed foods after Russia banned the exportation of wheat...

Jets, Killed Bills, And Other Pleasures Of Power

The major reason political races in Nigeria are marked by high voltage violence is that occupants of political offices see themselves, and are seen, as lottery winners...

Nigerians confirm high rate of corruption in public procurement—LCCI Poll

Over 90 percent of respondents believe the level of corruption in the contracts and procurement processes in the public sector is high, out of which about 50 percent believe it is extremely high...

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Still on Osun and the election that was! (1)

With allegations about yet another killing, the never-ending saga...

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The Subtleties of Womanhood: Mothers of the Universe

It appears sometimes that somewhere along the line some of us have become distanced from the full and complete beings that I believe women to be and have learned to hide ourselves so imperfectly that it makes us ruthlessly judgmental of others...

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The Nigerian Front: Subsidy Removal is not the Issue

It is our considered view that the government ignores and fails to understand the fundamental problems facing the Nigerian economy. This is manifested by its failure to prioritise its actions, tackling the issue of subsidy without addressing the nature of the bloated machinery of government and the root causes of corruption in the oil and gas sector...

Political Comedy Is Sweeter Than Sugar

Let’s take a trip away from the many tragedies...

Gani Fawehinmi's Crass Criticism

Barrister Fawehinmi ignored all precepts of decency as he engaged in his garrulous commentary at a time Nigeria mourned the death of 117 passengers and crew of the ill-fated Bellview Airlines flight 210. Gani was indecorous on this occasion...

Our Political Leaders Faintly Understand This Economy!

With all due respect to Mr. President, the political career of Umaru Yar'Adua is not the most pressing issue on the national agenda. What is most critical, rather, is that this country be governed by men and women with the ability to protect it and to keep its people safe...

The Patriot and His Hypocrisy

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is an enigmatic, controversial, misunderstood...

One Nation With Several Voices

Nigerians should embrace each other both at home and in countries where we find ourselves. It will only lead us forward. We must set the example for others to follow...