Two famous lines immediately came to mind on hearing ruling of the Federal High Court Abuja ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register Young Democratic Party (YDP). The first is that of George […]
IT is only a blind person that will hold so tightly to his or her slave master. Some people are so “dead in the head” that they cannot live without their punishers and enslavers. When […]
“I am highly honoured to be considered by you for appointment as Secretary of State. I am fully confident that I could serve our country ably and effectively in that role. However, if nominated, I […]
The Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms (CODER) yesterday said that the endorsement of President Goodluck for a second term by selected Yoruba monarchs led by the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, was a […]
It is bad enough that at a time that we should have put the 2015 elections behind us, and be eagerly awaiting the swearing-in of a newly elected president, state governors and legislators, Nigerians are […]
IT is important to ask at this time if the ruling Peoples Democratic Party is really interested in contesting the rescheduled 2015 elections. This question has become pertinent in view of what looks like a […]
The office of the First Lady in Nigeria was made popular by the late Maryam Babangida when she made it a quasi-rival to that of her husband. Through her ‘Better Life for Rural Women’, she […]
June 12, 1993 remains a remarkable date in Nigeria. There is no way it can be forsaken by those who maneuvered the notable electoral event of the day. Whether it wanted to be ignored or […]
The negative public reactions and commentaries that have trailed the inconclusive 11th Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Delegates Conference election on Thursday morning of February 12, 2015 constitute food for thought for comrades and activists of […]
The last time Nigerians enjoyed something really close to an exciting Presidential debate was during the 1993 Presidential elections. I recall the colourful and memorable encounter between the late Chief MKO Abiola of the Social […]
Patience Jonathan and the PDP’s army of flamethrowers are a gift to APC. By reducing the 2015 presidential campaign to a contest of who can hurl the coarsest insults they do more damage to their […]
There is no gainsaying that integrity of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen Muhammadu Buhari, is unblemished and unquestionable. Despite his avowed incorruptible nature, however, some cynics still doubt his capacity […]
The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has joined a section of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, in drumming support for President Goodluck Jonathan’s second term ambition. Assistant Editor LEKE SALAUDEEN examines the futility of the […]
NAFDAC, FDA alert on drug’s adverse effects • Urge Nigerians to report cases to care provider REGULAR and indiscriminate intake of painkillers, especially Paracetamol, has been blamed for the rising cases of heart attacks, stroke […]
Some fellow Niger Deltans have told me that they are very disappointed in me because I am supporting Buhari’s election bid, rather than Jonathan’s. And it may surprise you to hear that I know how […]
Eminent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Chief Bayo Kuku, is dead. Kuku, until his death yesterday, was the Ogbeni Oja of Ijebuland in Ogun State. According to a press statement by a close relation, the remains […]
My objective in this two-part series has been to review the balance-sheet of the two leading presidential candidates on the basis of their past records and present credentials. While some distinguished Nigerians have expressed their […]
One would naturally feel proud to share the same Alma Matar with the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State, Akinwunmi Akinbode. It is even double in our case because we were […]
In less than three months, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, (SAN), will vacate the posh office of the Governor of Lagos State after the mandatory two terms of eight years. By May 29 this year he […]
If there is one issue that has generated undue controversy on the 2015 general elections in the country, it is the deployment of troops to provide security during the elections. Those, who opposed the […]
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