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Today, the world mourns. He left our earth just a day shy of World Earth Day (April 22). The whole creation felt his impact because he was no ordinary clergy. It was as if Mother Earth sent him on a mission to this planet at a time when such a Continue Reading

In A world ravaged by wars and agitations, Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday did his best to defuse tensions. He was a man of peace who sought peace in every part of the world. He did not only speak for peace, he worked and walked for Continue Reading

Growing up in my hometown, Nnewi, in Anambra State, the BBC radio was the premium news channel to listen to. The shortwave signals were strong only early in the morning and late at night. Those who tuned in to the BBC were globally informed. They usually knew something about anything Continue Reading

Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, 83, the electoral umpire who organised and conducted the most transparent and credible election in the history of our country has been interred amidst encomiums at his Ajali country home, Anambra State. The funeral attracted the crème de la crème of politicians from the southeast and President Continue Reading

Judicial interference in resolving electoral disputes generates detrimental consequences for democracy and electoral legitimacy, undermining the Judiciary’s role, endangering democratic governance, and suppressing popular sovereignty as the basis of legitimate government. To address this issue, there is an urgent need to recalibrate the Judiciary’s role in election oversight, confining its Continue Reading

The progressive signature of Pope Francis on the Vatican was unmistakable from the beginning of his papacy. Since the Catholic pontiff died on Easter Monday the remarkable positions taken by the Bishop of Rome on many socio-economic and political issues have been amply acknowledged in tributes from diverse quarters. The Continue Reading

This is only a forerunner of a 239-page book by Professor Ladipo Adamolekun, NNOM, titled, Reflections on Governance and Development in Nigeria, published in April 2025, by Caligata Publishing Company Limited, Ibadan. The book will be launched tomorrow, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Akure, Ondo State. A more detailed review Continue Reading

A prominent activist, Prof. Dauda Temitope Wahab, has written an open letter to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, calling for the implementation of zoning and rotation of the governorship seat in the state. In the letter, Prof. Wahab expressed concerns over the perceived marginalization of certain zones in the state, Continue Reading

Uknown gunmen kill four, injure two at Ilesha Baruba Motor Park in Kwara At least four people were killed and two others seriously injured when a group of armed gunmen attacked Ilesha Baruba Motor Park in Kwara State on April 21, 2025. Intelligence sources told Zagazola newsmen that about 10 Continue Reading

OID Lauds Governor Makinde’s Performance, Appoints Ex-NIDOE Chair to Lead North America Chapter The Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID) has announced the appointment of Mogaji Kayode Ogunsola as its North America chairman, overseeing activities of the group in the United States and Canada. The professional group also lauded Governor Continue Reading