By Abdulrazaq Hamzat Politics often weaves tales of unexpected alliances, and the story of Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim and former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (GCFR), is a compelling example of reconciliation and the transformative power of time. Olawepo-Hashim, a respected politician, businessman, and former presidential candidate, recently led a delegation to pay a […]
By Adeyemi Badewa As I sat down to write this article, my heart was heavy with the weight of frustration and despair. I am not alone in this feeling. Millions of Nigerians, including myself, are suffering in silence, bearing the brunt of a failed experiment called privatization. The privatization of Nigeria’s power sector in 2013 […]
The ancient throne of Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijeshaland, left vacant after the passing of Owa Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, presents a unique opportunity to unite Ijeshaland’s rich history with the promise of a progressive future. With the late monarch’s legacy spanning over four decades, this is a defining moment in which the choice of […]
By Abdul Abdul If I had the opportunity to make a wish right now, it would be to ask Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and his co-travellers in this voyage of self-hallucination a few questions. Questions like what exactly is the fuss about the newly approved minimum wage in Kwara? Is the incumbent Government the first to […]
Four journalists standing trial before the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, in the alleged cyberstalking and defamation case filed by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), holding company of GTBank, have narrated how they were coerced by the police to write statements without access to legal representation. The defendants in suit number FHC/L/774C/2024 insisted that despite their […]
As Nigeria celebrates its 64th independence anniversary, I’m filled with mixed emotions – sadness, frustration, and uncertainty. Born in the 80s, and I have witnessed the country’s steady decline, and it’s hard to comprehend the solution to our myriad problems. Growing up in Lagos, I remember moments of relative sanity and stability. My parents would […]
From the time that Bello Matawalle was nominated as Minister OF the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2023, Dauda Lawal the Governor of Zamfara State has been ill at ease. The circumstances of his victory at the gubernatorial election as well as subsequent victory at the Election petition Tribunal did not give room for sound […]
By Adeyemi Badewa Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been a subject of intrigue since his assumption of office. His religious identity has been one of the topics of discussion, with many questioning his sincerity. Let me delve into the governor’s paradoxical displays of faith, exploring the implications of his actions on his leadership and […]
Students at Suban Schools in Kwara State are still defecating in open spaces despite the presence of a reportedly five-to-six million naira toilet project. The project aimed to eradicate open defecation and improve sanitation within the school. However, students are still observed using open areas and other parts of the school premises for their needs. Suban Schools, […]
