Of June 12 and 2023 (2)
The political parties have submitted the names of their presidential candidates and their running mates to INEC, with little surprises.…
Of June 12 and 2023 elections
There is virtually nothing that one has not heard from politicians and their foot soldiers in recent times, in relation…
A nation in darkness
For the umpteenth time, the epileptic national grid collapsed over the weekend again, resulting in blackout in most parts of…
Delegated democracy
“That these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth…
Emefiele’s perfidy
It came like a bolt out of thunder. After months of sponsored speculations, it finally dawned on Nigerians that they…
Generational wealth and legacy transfer: A legal perspective (2)
Customary succession Customary law embodies the belief system and way of life practiced by a group of people which they…
Generational wealth and legal transfer: A legal perspective (1)
Introduction I was a guest speaker at a gathering of some eminent men to brainstorm on the best way to…
Perspectives for 2023 (2)
In the first part of this piece, there was an x-ray of potential candidates for the different political parties ahead…
Perspectives for 2023 (1)
That time has finally come when the biggest question in our political life will be asked and answered. Who succeeds…
APC: Adventure in power failure
Which political party will organise a jamboree in the name of convention when people are daily being massacred across…
Who will save PDP?
Founded in August, 1998, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, used to pride itself as the largest political party in Africa,…
Section 84 (12): To be or not to be (2)
In the first part of this piece, I dwelt on the philosophy behind the introduction of section 84 (12) in…
Section 84 (12): To be or not to be (1)
Some of the “owners” of Nigeria gathered themselves together at the Eagle’s Square, Abuja on March 26, 2022 to…
Abba Kyari and the endless abracadabra (2)
There seems to be no end to the intrigues and mysteries surrounding the former head of IRT, CSP Abba Kyari,…
Abba Kyari and the wicked conspiracies
Some things happens that make you wonder if you are still in Nigeria or in George Orwell’s Animal Farm, where…
Police and the new dress code
On Friday March 4, 2022, the Inspector-General of Police announced a new dress code for all female policemen, by which…
Adeboye and the faith of fate
As Ukraine and Russia battle to change the dynamics of world power, history will be recording a landmark event on…
Saving the judiciary
“Why Judiciary is to Blame for Delay in High-Profile Cases, by Malami”, “Malami Blames the Judiciary for Delay of Cases”;…
Who will save Kwara?
The news headlines are as confusing as the policy itself: “Use of Hijab/Beret in Schools: Kwara Govt Insists its Optional”; “We…
Atiku and the fallacy of single term presidency
Recently, the former Vice-President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, tested the political waters through the Chairman of Daar Communications, Dr…
