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...

Endlessly Awaiting Trial in Nigeria; A National Shame!

Corruption is 90 percent responsible for needless detention. Detention is used by corrupt police officers to extort money from those who are innocent and know that they are innocent...

Governor Murtala Nyako and Journalists: God Forgive Nyako

After reading Dr. Reuben Abati’s article on Governor Murtala Nyako and the press, I feel very sorry for the governor of Adamawa State...

President Yar’Adua is a Burden and a Liability

Abacha waited a while before unleashing cruelty and criminality on the nation, and so did Babangida and Obasanjo. Poor Yar’Adua, he couldn’t even wait a year or so before taking a bath in the cesspool…

Taming A Man's Manhood!

How do we tame a man's manhood? How can this 'pistol' that has killed many and taken many 'prisoners' be tamed?

An Unexpected Phone Call

A phone call from the Vice President was the last thing I was expecting. It was the last thing I ever expected...

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...

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...

Rule of Law Tainted With Impunity?

It does appear as if a pattern of tainted preachments of the rule of law and due process is emerging, courtesy of Attorney General of our Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Michael Aondoakaa...

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How The Niger Delta People Can Get Their Freedom From a Terrorist Country Like Nigeria: A Simple but Effective Guide (2)

Foreign workers with their wallets full of dollars often lure the very beautiful Niger Delta girls into prostitution. Unfortunately, many, due to their disastrous economic conditions, have fallen for the bait...

Marriage and Sex, Sex and Marriage

In spite of the gradual transformation of the Nigerian men, some still treat women of different color and background differently. A typical Nigerian living in the western world still does not bring his woman roses and cards...

“Shaking the tables” of Patriarchy

This article issued from my response, to Iyke Ekeocha...

The First Impression…

The First Impression is a lasting impression.  The sooner you learn that the first impression you make on a woman is a lasting – and possibly perpetual – impression, the better for you...

As We Observe, NOT Celebrate, Our 53rd Independence Anniversary

For me, our problems started with the military’s insidious and invidious incursion into governance in Nigeria. They caused the majority of our problems today. They divided us; they misruled us; they stole from us...

What would the ghosts of Kano say?

What if the ghosts of Kano and others that died of terrorist attacks meet the head of police and other chiefs of the Nigerian security? What will these ghosts say to those charged, paid and even honored for protecting their lives?

Nigeria And The Multinationals’ Intention: Oil Interest Or Social Influence?

Political will includes both a will to exercise self restraint and willingness to take politically risky decisions. Leaders are important for their value as role model. Especially in hero-worshiping cultures like Nigeria’s...

A Night Out With TOS Benson

Despite military dictatorship, Chief Benson exuded courage objectivity and independence. He used full-page paid advertisements to express his views on crucial National Matters so that you could not be in any doubt where he stood on those issues...