Governor Okowa’s’SMART’ Triumph
Viewed objectively, I will agree that there is no event in recent history eloquent enough to demonstrate the true meaning of the saying; 'Success is a lousy teacher that seduces the successful...
A Post 2019 General Election Discussion
Like every crisis that has its dangers and opportunities, this piece stems from a recent discussion I had with a very unique Nigerian--a man...
The Youths’ Unemployment Challenge
For a nation to move forward both politically and socio-economically, the leaders must demonstrate esteem for talents, actively encouraging able men, and honoring those who excel...
Iya Kabiru and Other Stories
“Iya Kabiru must be the luckiest woman in Nigeria today”
“Who is that? I don’t know anybody so-called”
“You don’t know Iya Kabiru? But you know...
Anthony Anenih: A personal and political portrait
Anthony Anenih, the political leader, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party who has died aged 85, was one of the most important figures in...
The ‘Oshiomhole must go’ coalition
Chief John Odigie Oyegun, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), must be having a good laugh wherever he is. If he...
“The spirit of error” in Nigerian politics
About this period, four years ago to be precise I had gone to visit a notable politician and a member of the Peoples Democratic...
2019: Atiku vs. Buhari
There has been some clarity about Nigeria’s 2019 Presidential election, with the end of the October 7 deadline set by the Independent National Electoral...
Nigeria’s certificate scandals
The number of persons involved in certificate scandals under the Buhari administration may speak to something far deeper in our society, even beyond the...
Osun: Election as Theatre
Reuben Abati What is going on in Osun state right now is nothing short of political
theatre. It is keeping us all entertained, but it has...
