Stolen Crown, Failed Coronation And The Other Sultan
Last week, while the eyes of the world were on Afghanistan, a fellow in one of Nigeria’s most tradition-bound states attempted the royal equivalent of a military coup. The leader…
Last week, while the eyes of the world were on Afghanistan, a fellow in one of Nigeria’s most tradition-bound states attempted the royal equivalent of a military coup. The leader…
The country has been agog this week with fallout from the signing of the long-awaited Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law. That legislation has now become Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).…
In journalism proverb, Afghanistan is a shelter, the writer’s fantasy island from topical issues at home. In the current deluge of news from that country, however, that proverb appears to…
Once upon a time, a soldier by the name Ibrahim Babangida ruled Nigeria. He greatly disrupted life through manipulation, lies and deception, such that he was named Maradona – after…
Former Governor of Anambra State and running mate to Atiku Abubakar in the 2019 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, flew into the eye of the storm some days ago, when…
This is not a good time to talk about medical doctors, especially when those in the public sector are on strike to press for better conditions of service. But I…
It amazes, even confounds, to hear some people say President Muhammadu Buhari should go after Boko Haram terrorists and bandits with the same gusto he has displayed against separatists in…
The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, got himself in soup last week. His offence was saying it is futile to compare Nigeria’s two…
In a report, Abba Kyari has been described by the Washington Post newspaper as “Nigeria’s super cop.” With such an international reputation, the indictment of the Commander of Inspector General…
How did you feel watching Works and Housing Minister, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, inspecting the just completed multi-million dollars bridge at Ikom, Cross River State, early this week? Any person…