The current controversy concerning the inauguration of the 7th Edo State Assembly which has been tearing the state apart for some time now should not surprise anyone who has paid some scant attention to the peculiar political psychology of Nigerians. For a couple of weeks now, the entire print and broadcast media in the country, […]
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By Femi Ogunshola Revisiting the “Take a Bow and Go’’ approach to the Senate screening of the 43 ministerial nominees on July 24 is sufficed for the purpose of more understanding of the roles of the Senate and political intrigues among the lawmakers. It will as well give insights to the position of the law […]
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By Segun Gbadegesin On October 2016, I did a three-part series on Rethinking Southwest Priorities. I am revisiting the first part of the series today for one reason: its contemporary relevance. In the 2016 piece, I observed the centrality of restructuring in the political lexicon of the Southwest. I referenced the battle cry of marginalization […]
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This is a welcome idea. There should be no haven for those who thwart the will of Nigerians at the polls. In January, the US Department of State had warned that there would be consequences, including visa restrictions, for those who, through their actions or in-actions attempted to undermine democracy in the country before, during […]
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By Dele Agekameh There seems to be trouble brewing in Nigeria right now and the response so far has been inadequate, to say the least. Nigeria is a typical example of a country in distress. The citizens have witnessed religious zealots metamorphosed into fierce insurgents and career terrorists. We have seen how communal clashes can […]
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By Segun Ajiboye Before President Muhammadu Buhari finally made the list of his ministerial nominees known, speculations were rife about those being considered for the jobs. The list kept changing as Nigerians churned out names of those purportedly being considered for the plum jobs. And the people waited with bated breath to know their new […]
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By Ladesope Ladelokun Ever since a daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, was murdered in cold blood by suspected herdsmen on the Ondo-Ore road, the Akure home of the nonagenarian has been a Mecca of sort for genuine mourners and pretenders who only want to get photo ops to advertise their feigned compassion. Understandably, it is not unexpected […]
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It is no longer in dispute that the Nigerian elite have failed spectacularly. Big time, and in historic manner. By their complete irresponsibility, Nigeria, a jewel in the sun, with high promise and high optimism at independence, has been brought to her knees by blunders committed by her elite, the very group that should have […]
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By Emeka Anyaoku In the face of the current state of affairs in our country, I would like to take this opportunity to deliver a message principally to our president and members of the National Assembly. But I must first deal with the business that has brought us together this morning. When Dillibe Onyeama, the […]
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By Dare Babarinsa Next week, Mrs Funke Olakunrin, the beloved daughter of Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, would be buried in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Last week, Funke was alive and well. This week, she is in the mortuary. Next week, she is in the grave. She was a victim. We are all victims. Last […]
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