Category: Opinion

There is, so far not enough reason to think that aspirants to this high office are, generally, availing themselves of think tanks worthy to advise a president of this republic. Statements and utterances hardly reflect deep and broad thinking. A leader fails for lack of wise, honest counsel. The quality of his think tank or […]

By Olaogun Michael The recent and vehement campaign by the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi against local government autonomy calls for great concern by all and sundry at the time Nigeria needs solutions to all forms of avoidable tragedies that have brought her to her knees. In his recent conversation on the Channels Television, […]

As the nation nears the end of a governance cycle early 2023, it is to be expected that the political marketplace will be abuzz with ideas around which popular choices may be made next year. Still, a sense that the Buhari administration has been less than effective across every facet of its interaction with the […]

At the last count, there were, between the two major political parties, 23 persons aspiring to be president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in a free and fair election. There are of course persons in other parties who have expressed intention to run, including two women. On the face of it, the number (and […]

By Martins Oloja As I was saying, again, in June 2011, Adeboye was at the same United Nations for a meeting of religious leaders calling on the UN to foster an alliance for the “Culture of Peace”, which among other things was expected to enthrone peace in the Middle East and serve as a model […]

The unending flock to foreign countries by wealthy Nigerians in search of medical care constitutes a national embarrassment of intense proportion, while the poor are left with no option other than to probably die. That is a sad testimonial for a country that is supposed to be a model and leading example in the African […]

These are not the best of times for President Muhammadu Buhari. This is the time he should be dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s as he enters the twilight zone of his political career. But he finds himself warding off a barrage of criticisms in respect of his apparent failure to discharge the single […]

By Ibrahim Mustapha Corruption is one of the endemic viruses hampering the growth and development of Nigeria. Since the attainment of independence in 1960, Nigeria has been battling with corruption as resources meant for national development are diverted or squandered by those entrusted with leadership at all levels. In the last six decades of independence, […]

By Femi Salako Politics of 2023 presidential election appears unpredictable as many political gladiators on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) are already jostling to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. Political power is understandably expected to shift to southern Nigeria after President Buhari must have completed his two terms of office. This calculation is […]

By Steve Bayode Accusations of backstabbing and disloyalty have been increasingly visible in both the Southwest and national politics in recent days, after Professor Yemi Osinbajo declared to run as Nigeria’s next President. The opposition parties, the progressives alike and the Nigerians in the north and south across political and religious divides are quick to […]