Opinion: Youth inclusion in Governance is a key to sustainable development

The Thread: Why is Governor Willie Obiano trending?

Soon after a couple of fellas put out tweets about Willie Obiano, the governor of Anambra State, he began to trend on Nigerian twitter. See below: @WillieMObaino has been a disappointment to the people of Anambra#ObianoIsAFailure — #ENDSARS #ENDPOLICEBRUTALITY (@Nwachinemelu87) October 20, 2016 3/3and traders many of whom actually need soft loans to finance their... Read More

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Reno Omokri: The many lies in John Paden’s book on Buhari

by Reno Omokri The book ‘Muhammadu Buhari- The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’ by Professor John Paden is not only an intellectually lazy work, it is also a fallacious document hastily put together to paint the protagonist in the borrowed garb of an effective leader who is cleaning the Augean Stable of misrule and corruption... Read More

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Jude Ndukwe: Rotimi Fashakin is still that same old brainless ignoramus

by Jude Ndukwe The recent vituperations of Rotimi Fashakin against Chief Femi Fani-Kayode which in his (Fashakin) usual manner is nothing but a product of masturbatory ejaculation emanating from his frustration of an unfulfilled desire and life-long fantasy of being in Buhari’s government but was understably ignored by the president. With such scurrilous write ups... Read More

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Of Aso Rock demons and ‘the Other Room’

by Olusegun Adeniyi I woke up last Friday to find on my handset messages with strange questions: Is it true that people bath with blood in Aso Rock? Are there demons in Aso Rock that make leaders take decisions that are not in the public interest? Did you ever notice anybody walking head to the ground... Read More

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October 15, 2016

Farooq Kperogi: Aisha Buhari’s BBC’s interview and the rest of us

by Farooq Kperogi According to a viral audio clip from the BBC (Hausa Service), Mrs. Aisha Buhari is worried that the more than 15 million people who voted for her husband in 2015 would revolt against him because he has disappointed them by appointing “strangers” to positions of power, strangers who didn’t even work for... Read More

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Opinion: Nigeria, haven for power drunkards that never learn

by Abiodun Shomoye For some periods now, I have been enjoying my life as a retired political enthusiast/commentator, but somehow, the saying “once a soldier always a soldier” has gotten a new person to validate its stay. It has been totally easy to remain silent on evolving issues but it’s been extremely difficult to choose not... Read More

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Count me out of campaigning for Buhari in 2019 if… – Aisha Buhari

In a move set to shock many, Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Buhari has said she would not support her husband’s re-election bid come 2019 if things continue the way they are. Mrs. Buhari made the declaration in her interview with BBC’s Naziru Mikailu in Abuja. She demanded an overhaul of President Buhari’s administration, saying he “does not... Read More

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Opinion: Is it wrong for Tinubu to endorse a candidate?

by Abiodun Komola Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call on John Odigie-Oyegun to resign as National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly derailing from the path of progressives continues to generate diverse opinions in the polity. The call, rather than being misconstrued by Tinubu’s antagonists, should be seen for its altruistic value and content: It... Read More

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Nyako’s reinstatement: S’Court fixes ruling for Dec. 16

The validity of the impeachment of former governor of Adamawa State, Admiral Murtala Nyako (rtd) will be put to bed as the Supreme Court has fixed December 16, 2016 to deliver judgment to Nyako’s appeal. Nyako who was removed by wants to be reinstated as governor to complete his tenure after his impeachment was quashed... Read More

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October 13, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Can NASS please explain 3000 legislative aides?

Just when you’re trying to make sense of the events that happen in Nigeria’s political sphere on a daily basis, you’ll stumble on another news story that will ruin all your prior efforts. When Nigerians collectively decided to tread the path of “Change” at the 2015 elections, we’re sure a number of us looked forward... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Reuben Abati: Battle for 2019

by Reuben Abati One of the most frustrating things about Nigeria’s political history is how it keeps repeating itself and nothing ever seems to change, and the political elite doesn’t seem to learn from history. The present administration has not yet spent up to two years in office and already the language of politics is... Read More

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October 12, 2016

Opinion: We continue to select criminals as leaders

by Isaac Aluko Ademoroti From what one has seen of late, it now appears that our leaders and politicians are mainly driven by a certain crave for filthy lucre and an uncontrollable lust for power and earthly glory. All the grandstanding about service to the people has proven to be a mere ruse after all. Well,... Read More

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October 2, 2016

I will not contest for any elective position in 2019 – Al-Makura

Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state says he will not contest for any elective position after the end of his tenure in 2019. He said this during a media chat to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Nasarawa State, debunking claims that he had plans to be a Senator in 2019. Al-Makura said, “Contesting for the senatorial... Read More

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October 2, 2016

Unlike Oshiomhole, Obaseki will not appoint any opposition member into his cabinet

Governor-elect of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki says no member of any opposition political party will make it into his cabinet. Obaseki who was declared winner of the September 28 governorship election said this during an interactive session with journalists. Obaseki said, “I will not be able to accept anybody from the opposition political parties as... Read More

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September 29, 2016

#EdoDecides: Results to be collated on Thursday – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it would begin the collation of results for the Edo election on Thursday. The Edo state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Sam Olumekun disclosed this in Benin on Wednesday after a closed-door meeting with a National Commissioner and two Resident Electoral Commissioners at 11.20 p.m. Olumekun did not give reasons for... Read More

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September 27, 2016

Just In: 2 new senators take oath of office

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday swore in two new senators during plenary. The Senators are Isaac Alfa of the PDP who was sworn in as Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, and Ben Uwajumogu of the APC representing Imo North Senatorial District. Both men took their oath of office before the resumption of plenary. Uwajumogu was declared winner of... Read More

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September 26, 2016

Farooq Kperogi: Transformation of ‘change’ from God term to Devil term

Scholars of language and rhetoric have for long identified certain words and expressions that instinctively evoke warm fuzzy feelings in people, that effortlessly sway opinions, and that galvanize people into action. The words are often so broad and so semantically indeterminate that anyone can read any positive meaning into them. In other words, they are... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Cheta Nwanze: On moving house and how it applies to Nigeria’s recession

Now consider the following scenario — you are moving house, you see a place that you really like, and pay the rent. Then you find that the house has no mosquito nets, in this, malaria endemic region. You fail to buy nets, and move your family in, then worse, do not administer antimalarial drugs to your kids.... Read More

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September 24, 2016

Dele Momodu: Believe me, this Buhari cabinet isn’t flying

Fellow Nigerians, let me start by thanking all the blogs, WhatsApp groups, Facebook and Twitter wizards who make the incredible efforts and sacrifice to mass-circulate my Pendulum column every week. I’m sincerely grateful for your abiding faith in the written word. Let me assure you that you push me to write this piece regularly no... Read More

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September 23, 2016

Defection: PDP tells INEC to declare Dariye’s seat vacant

The Plateau state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare the seat of Joshua Dariye in the Senate vacant. On Thursday, Dariye defected from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC) during plenary. According to a statement by the Deputy Chairman in the state, Amos Gombi, on... Read More

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September 23, 2016

Ondo guber polls: APC candidates reject Akeredolu as flagbearer

Three candidates in the Ondo Governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have registered their displeasure at the party for submitting the name of Rotimi Akeredolu as its flag bearer in the next governorship election. Olusola Oke, Robert Boroffice and Olusegun Abraham, at a press conference in Akure on Friday said the primaries was... Read More