Nigeria Matters

Government Against The People

Nigeria is in grave danger more than ever. There is no running away from the dire fact that things are not working properly in the...

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...

The Dishonourable Africans VI

Leadership in the ‘civilized’ or make-believe world is about power - how to capture, seize, use or abuse power...

Parks And Urban Life

The most beautiful cities in the world are not those with the most architecturally accomplished structures; they are usually those in which man and nature have worked harmoniously to create a pleasant environment...

Buhari 2003 – The Confusion Of An Alchemist

The Nigerian politician is self serving and would sell his birthright for a pot of soup. Abiola was betrayed. Buhari should not expect to be treated differently...

Between Obasanjo And Democracy

If election figures emerged from areas where some people did not exercise their franchise, the certificate given by INEC to Obasanjo is flawed...

Naija Notes: “Curiouser and Curiouser”

Ghali Naaba’s headache is figuring out what his siblings will now call him. At the height of his powers he had ordered them to call him Mr. Speaker. Alhaji, my humble suggestion: how about Mr. Ex-Speaker?

Sex For Sale

Women are selling themselves everyday because there are so many perverted men out there craving for their bodies. Take away this demand and the supply dries up...

Liberty, Democracy And Rule Of Law: Whither Nigeria?

The rule of law is the backbone on which personal liberty and freedom must exist...

April Fools (11): Attack Of The Clones

I remember the rains. I remember the cold as I stood in the rain waiting to exercise my franchise. I remember a beautiful rainbow of umbrellas all over Lagos, as voters waited to cast their ballot; it is the symbol of hope to which I cling...

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Immunity In Governance: Boon Or Doom?

It is only by correctly understanding the class character of Nigeria's economy and its ruling class that one can appreciate why every general election has always been full of organized violence and fraud...

Why The Nigerian Project Must Succeed

If Nigeria cannot find the will or ability to do the right thing by its own citizens, why should one dream or expect it to do the right thing by folks outside of its borders? As the saying goes, charity begins at home...

Coming to America (2)

Handling visiting relatives is as dangerous as handling a scorpion.  Yes, I understand that most don’t know how the system work and need a little guidance in getting around and doing things - but the ones that refuse to listen and claim to be I-Too-Know in all things American - those ones are just plain annoying...

Liberty, Democracy And Rule Of Law: Whither Nigeria?

The rule of law is the backbone on which personal liberty and freedom must exist...

Independent Candidates In Nigeria: A Recipe For National Disaster

The following is a review of independent party concept in Nigerian history, its impact in the United States of America, and the consequences for the African nation...

Political Parties and Check List(s)

All Nigerians should be on their guard since the National Assembly has not passed Justice Uwais electoral reform recommendations...

Pathway to Becoming the Most Desirable Country to Live in on Earth

“It takes a village to raise a child”, is...

Nigerian Youths and their Golden Aspiration to Leadership

This article opens up with a rejoinder to Yahaya...

…Ember Month Journey: Which Road Is Safe?

Poorly maintained roads in Nigeria are often cited as a cause for the country’s high rate of traffic fatalities. Nigeria’s bad roads aren’t just a matter of inconvenience. They also contribute to the country’s high accident and fatality rate...

WS@82: “Politically Correct Ideas vs. Cultural Openness”

WS, Your sundry hoary strands Stand as beacons To navigators cruising from all...