Politics
All in the name of politics?
Opinion
3 weeks ago
All in the name of politics?
By Promise Adiele There are different notions and interpretive kernels of politics. However, for the sake of this essay, let…
When democracy clashes with politics
Opinion
March 14, 2023
When democracy clashes with politics
By Olukayode Oyeleye The ‘progressive’ movement that hopes to shape the world for good is speedily and steadily losing its…
The international politics of observing elections
Opinion
March 3, 2023
The international politics of observing elections
By Owei Lakemfa THE 2023 Nigeria presidential and National Assembly elections were contentious and controversial with some calling for outright…
Igbo and Nzogbu Nzogbu politics
Headlines
November 14, 2022
Igbo and Nzogbu Nzogbu politics
By Chukwuma Charles Soludo My attention has been drawn to some of the tirades on social media following my frank…
Beyond the politics of endorsement
Opinion
November 2, 2022
Beyond the politics of endorsement
By Promise Adiele The innocuous word ‘endorsement’ presently enjoys celebrity status in Nigerian politics. ‘Endorsement’, hitherto prevalent in the register…
Principles, values that transcend ambition, politics
Politics
September 5, 2022
Principles, values that transcend ambition, politics
By Barack Obama To John’s beloved family, Mrs. McCain, Cindy and the McCain children, President and Mrs. Bush, President and…
‘Ashewo’ politics and the future of Nigeria
Opinion
July 4, 2022
‘Ashewo’ politics and the future of Nigeria
By Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha ‘Ashewo’ originally a Yoruba word, is our local street word for a prostitute. Of course, it…
Democracy and Money Politics
Opinion
June 20, 2022
Democracy and Money Politics
By Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha The initiators of democracy in 5th Greece never envisaged a situation in which only the wealthy…
Politics without bitterness
Politics
May 3, 2022
Politics without bitterness
By Prof Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha Politics is all about a contest of ideas and programmes. When persons contest for a…
Right of workers to participate in politics
Opinion
May 1, 2022
Right of workers to participate in politics
By Femi Falana SAN The official history of Nigeria claims that the Independence of Nigeria was won by nationalist politicians…
Ace Journalist, Bolaji Tunji declares political ambition
Politics
April 11, 2022
Ace Journalist, Bolaji Tunji declares political ambition
Bolaji Tunji, former Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy to His Excellency, Late Senator Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, has declared…
Bakare blames old politicians discouraging youths for Nigeria’s woes
Politics
February 19, 2022
Bakare blames old politicians discouraging youths for Nigeria’s woes
The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has placed the blame for Nigeria’s woes on…