Inside Wike’s Power Paradox: The PDP Strongman Turning Opposition on Its Head
In the unfolding theatre of Nigeria’s post-election politics, one man is stealing the spotlight—not with a defection, not with fanfare,…
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Edo 2024: All eyes on INEC, Police amidst PDP, APC bickering
By Ehichioya Ezomon Robert Frost (1874-1963), an American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural life settings, said that: “Home…
Why Nigeria is so broke
The year was 2006. President Olusegun Obasanjo was preparing to leave office for the final time. He had worked tirelessly…
Nigeria’s Oil War: Battling Theft, Sabotage, and Economic Ruin
Nigeria’s struggle with oil theft and pipeline vandalism is akin to battling a hydra—a beast whose heads multiply every time…
Tinubu’s hardship palliatives and Obaseki’s ‘rice hoarding’ scandal
By Ehichioya Ezomon Rice – the most popular Nigerian staple food – has suddenly become an issue, and may contribute…
The role of the Judiciary in Nigeria’s democratic sustainability, by Okutepa
By Jibrin Samuel Okutepa On the 16th day of July 2024, I received a WhatsApp message from Yusuf M. Dantalle,…
Nigeria at a cross-road
A Policy Direction.. *Preamble* We write to speak up as concerned Nigerians, democrats, and veterans who are worried, embarrassed, and…
The man in Wole Soyinka has not died
By Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR Till date, I have not still been able to finish reading this enigma’s…
Edo 2024: Shaibu’s bitter-sweet Abuja court judgment
By Ehichioya Ezomon Reproduced herein is a draft of the article intended for Monday, July 22, 2024, before it’s “overtaken”…
Fuel challenge In Nigeria: Modular refineries to the rescue?
By Joshua Ocheja Nigeria is enmeshed in the imbroglio between the Dangote refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited…