IMN’s audacity of lawlessness
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has succeeded where others failed. It has successfully branded itself as the victim, effectively…
Dr. Goodluck Jonathan at 61: Positive strides in the sands of time
ON Tuesday, the Face of Democracy in Africa, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, will be 61. On that same day, he will…
IMN and its new level of hypocrisy
The Islamic movement in Nigeria (IMN) seems to be in the news again with its release of names of its…
Buratai: Oasis of Buhari’s change agenda
Most times, some Nigerians feel predications of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari on the “Change” mantra should begin and…
The reconstruction of Obahiagbon in the Senate race
IF I had thought that Honourable Patrick Obahiagbon, the son of Igodomigodo, was not a very popular brand, that thought…
2019: Opposition has more money than govt —Presidency
Election campaign begins tomorrow, November 18, ninety days to the vote, and something of great interest to citizens and international…
Beyond 2019 presidential election
ONE of the most wearisome things about Nigeria’s political history is how it keeps repeating itself and nothing ever seems…
Investigating sxx abuse in IDP camps
THEY say that when a nuclear holocaust destroys the world, only the cockroaches will survive. This myth came into wide…
Of labour and need for more creativity in negotiation
The Nigeria Labour Congress is well positioned to change this country for good if and only if its leadership understands…
Of start-ups, UN 2030 agenda of sustainable development goals
THE action or process of setting something in motion has been described as a start-up. This can happen in any…
The strengthening example of Cheryl Zondi, rape survivor
COURAGE is very important. Yet, like a muscle, it is strengthened by use. The truism in this allusion was recently…
The enduring partnership between the US and Nigeria
THIS is the last day of my first trip to Africa as the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.…
Being UI alumnus’ lifetime achievement awardee
THE great University of Ibadan, the first and truly the best, is right in the midst of a momentous celebration.…
Addressing vote buying
Vote-BuyingA shout of “Mr. Man, wetin you dey do? Why you dey snap your ballot paper?” drew our attention to…
Oyo and a disintegrated empire
ON October 15, Iku Babayeye Igbakeji Orisa, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo was 80. He is…
When will the NASS ask Buhari to sack his wife?
The National Assembly (NASS) – Senate and House of Representatives – are persisting in their season of delusion. They continue…
FG vs Shiites
IT is no longer news that abuses of human rights have been recorded in the current administration since it assumed…
2019: Between Buhari and the rest
The elections are around the corner, and as usual, the atmosphere is tensed with a litany of candidates vying for…
IMN: Before another descent into darkness
Reading a newspaper editorial, titled “Stopping Army-Shiites’ bloody clashes” gives one the impression that all Nigerians will act rationally and…
House of Representatives report of contradictions
The House of Representatives last Thursday adopted at plenary, a report of its Committee on Emergency and Preparedness Response, chaired…
