Politics
Electoral Prophecies By Tony Afejuku
The presidential and other elections are here at last. And what will be that will be will soon be. And what will not be that will not be will soon not be. And many don’t-know […]
Year: 2019
Issues/Policy
The Continued Rein of The Afri Can’ts By Kole Omotoso
Never mind what the title here says. The Afri CANS will win at the end, and not at the end of time either. They will win ultimately after a struggle long and bitter. They will […]
Politics
Why We Need Revolt Vote In 2019 By Banji Ojewale
The just concluded ‘presidential’ debate is incontrovertible proof that Nigerians must cast revolt vote to throw out the two geriatric contenders, Muhammadu Buhari, All Progressives Congress Congress, APC, and Abubakar Atiku, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP […]
Politics
A Body-Bag Election By Sonala Olumhense
In six days, Nigerians of voting age will clarify not only whom they are, but whom they wish to be. Four years ago, I helped bring to the leadership of Nigeria a man I had […]
News
Corruption Threatens Nigeria – And Its Election, By Muhammadu Buhari
On February 16th, Nigeria will hold a general election. Four years ago, the country experienced its first democratic transfer of power to the opposition since 1999. The vote in a few days will be no […]
Editorial
Democracy, Rising Inflation and Weaker Economy | Guardian (NG)
Over the past years, the country has witnessed varying degrees of weaknesses in the two variables, which have impacted negatively on the economic wellbeing of most Nigerians. The fear that these major financial and economic […]
Issues/Policy
Buhari vs Atiku: Matters That Matter By Simon Kolawole
When Globacom, the Nigerian telecommunications giant, unveiled Anthony Joshua as its brand ambassador a couple of weeks ago, something delighted me. Even though I know that the world heavyweight boxing champion is originally from Nigeria, […]
Issues/Policy
What Has Changed? By Modiu Olaguro
“I believe that there will ultimately be a clash between the oppressed and those that do the oppressing. I believe that there will be a clash between those who want freedom, justice and equality for […]
Issues/Policy
Nigerians: Are You Better Off Today Than You Were Four Years Ago? By Bayo Oluwasanmi
During the American presidential debate in 1980 with the incumbent President Jimmy Carter, candidate Ronald Reagan pointedly asked Americans: “Are you better off today than you were four years ago? Ever since, the now-famous quote […]
Issues/Policy
Curious Desperation of Lose Nigeria By Martins Oloja
It is unfortunate that our unscrupulous politicians, our dealers who call themselves leaders have failed to read a classical warning from Henry David Thoreau who once noted that, ‘it is a characteristic of wisdom not […]
Life Style
If I Were God, I Would Send Thunder And Fire On All Politicians In Nigeria – Robert Clarke (SAN)
For about 50 years, Robert Clarke (SAN) has practised as a lawyer. At 81, he shares some of his fond memories with ADEMOLA OLONILUA To some people it might seem odd that a man that […]
Issues/Policy
Curtailing Electoral Violence in Nigeria By Kehinde Akinfenwa
Electoral violence is perhaps the most pronounced challenge to Africa’s democratic resilience. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) presents to the world the latest episode of electoral antipathy in Africa. Following the provisional announcement of […]
Government
Our Economic Policies Making Desired Impact, We’re Also Changing Hearts And Minds, President Buhari Tells Business Community In Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Lagos said his administration’s economic policies are making the desired impact, evidenced by steady growth in the economy in the last three years. Speaking at a town hall meeting […]
Issues/Policy
Of El- Rufai, Bodybags and Venezuela, By Ugoji Egbujo
We wont need bodybags. It shouldn’t be a do-or-die affair. We have a nation to build. But let no one take the morons for granted. I suspect the morons will be ready defend their votes […]
Politics
Olu Falae ‘Resigns’ From Politics | PremiumTimes
The national chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Olu Falae, said on Friday he has resigned from active politics. He also stepped down as chairman of the party. His resignation came a day after the […]
Politics
‘He’ll Get Nigeria Working Again’ — PDM Endorses Atiku
The Peoples Democratic Movement, a pressure group founded by the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, has endorsed Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The group endorsed Atiku as its choice presidential candidate […]
Government
HURRAY! You Can Travel FREE From Lagos To Abeokuta On New Train — For A Month | TheCable
You can now travel for free from Iju, Lagos to Abeokuta for free for about a month, using the recently-completed trains by the federal government. This was disclosed by Fidet Okhiria, managing director of the […]
Government
US: Those Who Incite Violence In Nigeria’s Election Must Be Held Accountable | TheCable
Michael Pompeo, the United States secretary of state, says those who interfere in Nigeria’s election must be held accountable. In a statement released by the US state department, Pompeo said the elections are Nigeria’s opportunity […]
Issues/Policy
Corruption in Nigeria: The Patent Fact By Salihu Moh. Lukman
What is the difference between PDP and APC? Many would say, they are the same, which is not true. Looking at how both parties manage themselves and how they handle the business of governments when […]
News
Nigeria’s Presidential Election Is a Choice Between Dictator and Kleptocrat – Bloomberg Businessweek
What’s a Nigerian citizen to do when there’s a presidential election coming up and the two leading candidates are a former dictator who’s presided over four years of lackluster growth and an alleged kleptocrat of […]