Politics

This piece was to be titled: “APC: 100 days of bickering” until the very last minute when it was changed to the one above. One has indeed been deeply troubled by the inability of the […]

“Selective prosecution of political opponents undermines the legitimacy of anti-corruption reform efforts. It is the most cynical abuse of power…” –Elizabeth Spahn. The arraignment of Senate President Bukola Saraki by the Code of Conduct Bureau […]

EVEN though the mantra of change of the All Progressives Congress (APC) seems to be denuded of transformational impetus, it would not be a surprise if President Muhammadu Buhari brings some innovations into governance. Such innovations are very much welcome in so far as they would […]

The Federal government on Wednesday joined in the facilitation of the quick restoration of civilian rule in Burkina Faso. That happened a day after President Muhammadu Buhari hosted an extraordinary session of ECOWAS’ Authority of […]

Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, on Thursday described the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, as a liar and a mischievous person. Sylva spoke in response to Oshiomhole’s claim that the former governor […]

The lean delegation pales in comparison with what had become the junketing tradition of Nigeria’s delegations to the annual event. A list obtained by SaharaReporters shows that President Buhari will be accompanied by the Governors of Kaduna, Niger and Cross River states. Also on his entourage are former governors Rotimi Amaechi and Kayode Fayemi. The Senator […]

The National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,  on Thursday said the federal government could not overlook the depth of rot in Nigeria, including the alleged false asset declaration charge currently […]

ANGRY mob on Thursday hurled water sachets and stones at a tent under which the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and some other dignitaries sat, at the Eid-el-Kabir prayer ground in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. Amid […]

AT LAST, Senate President Dr Bukola Abubakar Saraki had his day in court last Tuesday after his unsuccessful attempts to stop his trial. He did virtually everything to stop the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) […]

One of the main challenges facing President Muhammadu Buhari is the urgent need to reduce the overall cost of public administration in the country. This has soared over the years. There is a national consensus […]

The recent election on September 12, of 66 year old Jeremy Corbyn as the new leader of the British Labour Party has made many people to take critical look at emerging trend in western democracy […]

I have never regarded politics as the arena of morals. It is the arena of interest. –Aneurin Bevan The political space in this country since May 29, 1999, when the country returned to full democratic […]

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva has described as a deliberate “act of mischief” and “lies” the claims by the Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole that he truncated the electoral process during the […]

The All Progressives Congress has cancelled the Bayelsa State governorship primary election held on Tuesday. The National Chairman of the party, John Oyegun, who disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday, said a new date for […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday said the death of Hannah Awolowo forced him and his wife out of “hiding”, saying he had a plan to keep off public functions for at least 12 months. […]

The Lagos State Government says there will be no restriction of human and vehicular movements during the September environmental sanitation. The government explained that such would allow for a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration, as those who […]

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has described the reported emergence of former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, as the All Progressive Congress gubernatorial candidate in the state as a “huge joke.” Oshiomhole was the […]

About 15 former ministers in the expired Goodluck Jonathan presidency are probably still living in denial, unwilling to accept the reality of change and their changed circumstances as powerful people of yesterday. A report quoted […]

Despite all the drama and shenanigans, Nigerians are quietly wading in a stream of ethical rebirth. We are awake and ready to make choices that will define the destiny of Nigeria. Never again will goats […]