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Beware of January, the Longest Month in the Year!

From time immemorial, the ‘ember’ months have always had a special feel to it. The…

We will start arresting you from Monday - Wike tells FCT beggars
Is Wike Being Prepped for the Presidency?

Like every teeming Nigerian youth out there, 2023 was a pivotal year for me and…

How Macron Is Using Nigeria to Reclaim Influence in West Africa
After losing Francophone West Africa, is Macron using Nigeria to reclaim lost influence?

Last week, President Bola Tinubu was in France for a state visit, the first of…

Do Igbos Refuse to Sell Land to Others? A Story from My Southeast Childhood
Do Igbos Reject Selling Land to Outsiders? A Story from My Southeast Childhood

Dr. Ruben Abati of Arise TV has sparked a controversial debate about whether Igbos in…

Is Lagos a Smelly City? My Experience in Nigeria’s Commercial Hub

One day, about a fortnight ago, I stumbled on a post on the social media…

Pastor Tunde Bakare: The Nigerian Vice-President who never was

Politics, they say, is a “dirty game.” Thus, clergymen have been looked at suspiciously if…

What MC Oluomo as President of NURTW Mean for Nigeria
What Could MC Oluomo’s NURTW Presidency Mean for Nigeria’s Elections?

On Saturday, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, was elected the new President of…

From Banter to Violence: When Football Passion Crosses the Line

Football is a beautiful game. In Nigeria, where I’m from, we are divided along tribal…

Ned Nwoko Says Anioma State Demand Not Political, But Long Overdue Cultural Justice
Why Ned Nwoko’s Call for Nigerians to Carry Arms Will Lead to Anarchy

Since President Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023, it’s been 17 months of rampant…

Now that Peter Fregene is dead, who is next?
Now that Peter Fregene is dead, who is next?

On October 14th, Peter Fregene, a former Green Eagles goalkeeper, passed away in a Sapele…

The Demise of Libya Since Muammar Gaddafi’s death

Libya was at the forefront of all news channels these last few days, albeit for…

Wike Made Fubara A Governor But He's Not A Godfather
Nyesom Wike Made Fubara A Governor But Is He A Godfather?

Since leaving office in May 2023, Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and…

‘T-Pain’: The Newest Nickname of President Tinubu

I was discussing with a friend about the affairs of Nigeria when he suddenly told…

Yahaya Bello and the EFCC Saga
The Comedy of Yahaya Bello and the EFCC

A little over a year ago when the ex-Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, was…

Reappeared in England: Why the Secrecy Around Tinubu's Foreign Travels?
Reappeared in England: Why the Secrecy Around Tinubu’s Foreign Travels?

It was seven days of radio silence regarding the whereabouts of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu,…

While They All Obsess Over 2027, Nigerians Bury Their Dead
How Ready are Peter Obi & Atiku to Wrestle Power from Tinubu?

We can all agree that the last 2023 Presidential elections was the closest Nigeria has…

Do Igbo Men Treat Their Wives as Slaves? A Look into Patriarchy in the Southeast
Do Igbo Men Treat Their Wives as ‘Slaves’? A Look into Patriarchy in the Southeast

It was a rather loose conversation, one that dangled harmlessly across different topics, but, as…

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Is Wike Losing The Fight Against Fubara in Rivers?

Godfatherism in Nigeria is as old as the country’s independence. Great political figures who carved…