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...

I Need a Ghanaian Visa, Fast

I need a Ghanaian Visa urgently. Time is running out on me. Can anybody help? I must be in Ghana next month. I am eager to commit treason. Treason as defined by the PDP Deputy national Chairman Dr. Mohammed H. Bello...

Labour And The Imminent Revolt Of The Masses

A properly mobilised and well sustained social action, which is carried out by a courageous and fearless people, is a sufficient condition for the evolution of good electoral process and goverments in Nigeria...

Corruption Has Won The Battle Against Corruption

As far as Nigeria is concerned, we should think not what we can do to corruption but think of what corruption can do to Nigeria and Nigerians...

An Open Letter to my Ijaw Kinsmen and Women

How do these peddlers of secession position the Ijaw with regard to the plight of the black person not only in Nigeria, but on the African continent? If they are only about what we could do with the oil in our backyard, should we not be suspicious of their claims of altruism?

An Open Letter to my Ijaw Kinsmen and Women

How do these peddlers of secession position the Ijaw with regard to the plight of the black person not only in Nigeria, but on the African continent? If they are only about what we could do with the oil in our backyard, should we not be suspicious of their claims of altruism?

We Must Be Really Scared Now!

Please don’t get me wrong, I am not going to let Nigeria kill me. I am just sad and scared because idiots are getting away with murder, literarily. I am scared because I might die outside Nigeria, with my family scattered all over the world...

Thoughts On Nigeria Realities

In assessing ten years of civilian rule in Nigeria, our citizens have expressed misgivings. Many have said that they are not satisfied with the journey so far, while some have said that they are disappointed...

Thoughts On Nigeria Realities

In assessing ten years of civilian rule in Nigeria, our citizens have expressed misgivings. Many have said that they are not satisfied with the journey so far, while some have said that they are disappointed...

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Atiku: From the brink to reckoning

With his endorsement by the Northern political elite to contest for the ticket of the party for the 2011 election, Atiku has bounced back from political wilderness and the coming months will be interesting in the politics of Nigeria...

President Obasanjo: The Man With A Selfish Intent

OBJ’s decision to seek a third term is creating a growing level of intolerance among other viable candidates, Nigerians in general and leaders of developed nations.OBJ’s intent is quickly and sadly building a high level of pessimism about Nigeria’s future...

Restoring Health To The Agenda, A Matter Of Life And Death (1)

In this piece, as a network of Nigerian public health professionals, we put forward our analyses of some of the issues that should be paramount in the health agenda for the next 4 years...

Matters Arising: War Against Corruption Revisited

Events in the past two weeks and beyond have cast very serious doubts on Nigerians’ optimism that the war against corruption in the polity and in governance, by the government of President Yar’Adua is being fought convincingly and being won...

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This Oba Man Called Obi Cubana

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Black Women and White Men and the Question of Marriage (2)

It is unlikely anyone knows for sure the number of successful or promising Black men who are dating, or are married to White women. All we know is that the number is large; we also know that in some communities, dating or being married to a White woman is considered desirable...