Politics

Nigeria’s Amir Ul Hajj, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, has disputed claims by the Saudi authorities that African pilgrims were largely responsible for the stampede that caused the death of 725 pilgrims in Mecca on Thursday. Sanusi […]

World leaders on Friday pledged to end extreme poverty within 15 years, adopting an ambitious set of UN goals to be backed up by trillions of dollars in development spending. Pope Francis welcomed the new […]

The game of politics the world over can be both therapeutic and insalubrious. Its messy and murky waters are full of countless connoisseurs. Don’t dive in if you are not ready and steady. Don’t trust […]

As I contemplate the Nigerian condition or non-condition, I continue to marvel at contemporary happenings. The nirvana is certainly not here yet. Still, it is possible to discern new ozone in public life. Suddenly, public […]

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. […]