Democracy turning irrational|Victor ariole Whether man is a social or an irrationally reacting mess of protoplasm, depends on whether his fundamental biological needs are in harmony or in conflict with the institutions which he has created… Hitler promised the subjugation of women to man, abolition of democratic discussion of Continue Reading

$5,000 ‘gift’: Abuse of the naira|Sherrifdeen tella I have always thought it was an exaggeration when I heard that politicians distributed dollars to delegates at their party primaries. The alleged distribution of $5,000 among legislators penultimate week for “salah” or bribe to support the River State emergency rule declared by Continue Reading

CELEBRATING BARRISTER AKEEM AGBAJE: A VISIONARY LEADER AND COMPASSIONATE PHILANTHROPIST~ASIWAJU ADEKOLA MUDASHIR Today marks the birthday of an exceptional leader, Barrister Akeem Agbaje, a man of vision, integrity, and unwavering dedication to humanity. As we celebrate this remarkable occasion, we honor not just the day he was born but the Continue Reading

The unexpected resignation of the Kano State Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Maj. Gen. Muhammad Inuwa Idris (Rtd), on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, has further fuelled concerns over the internal crisis rocking the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party in Kano State. Although the party has been grappling with Continue Reading

Barr. Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and across the globe on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In a goodwill message, Agbaje described Continue Reading

Governors, Federalism, and Constitutional Tension|Dakuku Peterside Tensions between Nigeria’s central and state governments have long been the fault lines of its federal system; it is like a simmering struggle between authority and autonomy. The 1999 Constitution, though intended as a compass for governance, is riddled with ambiguities—grey areas that have, Continue Reading

Democracy is loser in Rivers crises|Alabi Williams The events in Rivers State appear somewhat complex to grapple in one breathe and on face value, particularly the abrupt declaration of emergency rule by President Tinubu. It was thought that the Supreme Court’s ruling of February 28, 2025, in the consolidated appeals Continue Reading

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday, hosted former First Ladies of Nigeria, female National Assembly Members, wives of National Assembly members to Iftar, a symbolic breaking of fast during the month of Ramadan. She however reassured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is doing all it can Continue Reading

Presidential monologue – Part 56|Sylvester Odion Akhaine Mr President, Good morning. I bring to your notice a security dialogue in my department, the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University, on Monday, March 20, 2025. It was an occasion for interaction between the town and the gown. The ivory tower Continue Reading

10 Years of Jonathan’s Historic Call: Remembering Watershed Moment for Nigeria’s Democracy|Ikechukwu Eze In the annals of Nigeria’s political history, few moments stand out as defining turning points for democracy. One such moment occurred on March 31, 2015, exactly ten years ago. That was when then-President Goodluck Jonathan placed a Continue Reading