Bola Tinubu’s $2.5bn slave loan -Sonala Olumhense
By now, you must have heard the fascinating tale, “How they catch monkeys in Brazil,” as graphically captured in James Hadley Chase’s “The Paw In The Bottle.” “…They put a…
Edo Go Be Lagos?
How long can Nigeria’s Fourth Republic last? Perhaps it is over already. In 2023, a heavily-flawed candidate won the presidency in a manipulated election, taking over the leadership from the…
Writing For Media – Where is the Money? Reuben Abati
I was drawn to this book almost instantly by its title. – Writing for Media and Monetising It. Azu Ishiekwene, the author, and I have been colleagues and friends for…
Nigeria’s uncivil service: Dead workers drawing living wages – Fola Ojo
Nigeria is blessed with innumerable citizens who love their country and seek its success, peace, and prosperity. They are men and women with a sense of loyalty, indubitable love, and…
Ibori Vs Obasanjo; Long buried truths are emerging -Tony Eluemunor
Long buried truths on the political persecution, instead of prosecution, brutally directed against Chief James Onanefe Ibori, are emerging. Dr. Michael Owoko’s essay titled The Problem With EFCC, appeared in…
Dangote And The Audacity Of A Believer – Zayd Ibn Isah
This story is about a man who set out to achieve a seemingly impossible task: to build the largest refinery in Africa, right in the heart of Nigeria. Aliko Dangote,…
Arise O Compatriots, Nigeria, We Hail Thee – Owei Lakemfa
IT was a bit of an emotional period for me when names of people who fought for democracy kept popping up in the Democracy Week. It was quite good hearing…
Ekiti, Osun: Getting the battle lines drawn -Abiodun Komolafe
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the 2026 Ekiti and Osun governorship elections are less than 27 and 28 months respectively. In Osun State, it is believed in the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
One year of Tinubu: The man, the myth and the mediocrity – Abimbola Adelakun
This week last year, two things were enthroned in the Nigerian political space. One was the man, Bola Tinubu, who was sworn in as the president. The other was the…
Dangote and a War Foretold By Dare Babarinsa
It would be good if we all realise the truth that nobody is going to build our country for us. As of now, the country needs to be built, brick…