The recently performed ritual tagged; Democracy Day offered me the ample opportunity to ruminate over the marriage of two unwilling brides who had no say in...
Nigerians were either in their various homes, stadia, shopping malls, amusement centres or other places of their choice, because the federal government declared Wednesday, June 12,...
All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday appraised Nigeria’s democratic evolution, saying as important as it is, May 29 does not carry the...
Senate President Bukola Saraki on Wednesday urged Nigerians to imbibe the culture of holding their leaders accountable in the cause of governing them. Saraki in a...
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has described the process of his reelection as “democracy in action”. He thanked all his supporters for coming out in their...
The vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the February 23 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has hailed the presidential candidate of the party,...
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Obiageli Ezekwesili, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the amended Electoral Act, promising stiff...
By Joseph Edgar… What does he represent to the national body politic? This is the question and, at first glance, would be easy to answer. But...
By Reuben Abati… The second wave of democratization in Africa, beginning in the 80s, and the gradual establishment of democracy as the new normal in the...
By Dele Awogbeoba … Nigeria has had a rather chequered history with democracy. Since 1999, Nigeria has had an uninterrupted democratic experiment which has been largely...
It is now 24 years since Nigerians voted in an election that is still regarded as the most peaceful, transparent, freest and fairest poll the country...
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday held a nation-wide broadcast to mark the anniversary of Democracy Day in Nigeria. He stood in for President Muhammadu Buhari...
By Joseph Edgar… Two things have brought my mind to this issue; Segun Adeniyi’s book and the on-going health crises of our dear President. The issue...
By Farouk Martins Aresa… Nobody would argue that Fidel Castro changed Cuba. Whether it was for better or worse than he met it depends on your...
A coalition of Christian groups has condemned the declaration of September 12 as public holiday for the commemoration of Eid-El Kabir by the Sultan of Sokoto,...
The APC has said that the opposition PDP has to apologise to Nigerians instead of being contrite, and “arrogantly putting itself up as the alternative to...
Former Governorship Candidate of the PDP in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has blamed the leadership crisis in his party on the ruling APC. According to...
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has described the police seal-up of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), convention venue as beginning of tyrannous reign. He said...
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that there is need for change in Nigeria, even as he insisted that Nigeria needs restructuring. The former Vice-President said...
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over its handling of elections in the country. According to...
The Archbishop of the Anglican Communion, Enugu Province, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has warned that President Muhammadu Buhari’s style of governance may lead...
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday, made a case for true federalism, saying it is the only way the Nigerian democracy can become viable. The...
In spite of the prevailing economic challenges, the nation would soon be out of the woods, hence it is not time to despair, but look ahead...
The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has again attacked President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing him of executive rascality over the invasion of the Abuja home of...
As widely expected, the close confidant of Myanmar’s Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, known as Htin Kyaw, was chosen on Tuesday as the new president...
By Reuben Abati What is the most compelling, most impactful and most remarkable issue in the year 2015 that has just ended? In my estimation, it...
Nigerians from different walks of life and groups have continued to condemn the threat by the Oba of Lagos against the Igbos in Lagos that if...
With the presidential election over, stocks jumped out of red-zone as election tension vanished, recording a historical gain of N906.25bn in a day The equities market...
Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd) has described as immature and unfair, hate campaigns being carried out by some people sympathetic to President Goodluck Jonathan...
Thought of Soyinka’s muse of decades ago got me all warmed up recently. I love Naija, I no go lie! In it, the old man swore...
In spite of controversy surrounding the state of his health, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gen. Muhammadu Buhari gave his much anticipated speech...
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Chukwuma Soludo, has released a third article, where he dissected the economic policies of the ruling government, and...
President Goodluck Jonathan’s suspenseful transitional government is gradually drawing to a close. His secret wish has been truncated. He expects Nigerians to simply reward his six-year...
