The controversy over the conflicting content of the Court of Appeal judgment on the Kano State governorship election dispute is most unfortunate, as it has only succeeded in further dragging …
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Chidiebere Nwobodo: If Every Town had an Obijackson
Imagine the world without anyone. Imagine the ocean without water. Imagine the forests without trees. Imagine Okija without Dr. Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, OFR, Chairman of Obijackson Group. Imagine if every town …
Read More »Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe: PDP must drop the past, embrace future
It has become extremely difficult for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to operate in the current political climate in Nigeria where the political demography has shifted considerably away from the …
Read More »Presidents and New Year messages
Around the world, leaders of nations use the occasion of the New Year to pass on powerful messages and signal what their priorities would be for the next 12 months. …
Read More »Pope Francis’ approval of same-sex blessing
Pope Francis’ December 2023 approval of a ruling allowing priests to bless unmarried and same-sex couples has understandably thrown up controversy, even disdain, in a Christian world sharply polarised between …
Read More »Brutal post-election litigation: Eyes on the judiciary
In a democratic country like Nigeria, post-election moments frequently emerge at key junctures, indicating the nation’s continued effort to consolidate its democratic values, notwithstanding periodic strides towards democratic administration. The …
Read More »Africa in a turbulent world
I am delighted to be part of the 2023 annual lecture series of the Society for International Relations Awareness (as a discussant) put together by its highly resourceful and energetic …
Read More »Fruitful 2023 ushers in the promising 2024
How time flies! We are in year 2024. On behalf of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, I would like to extend sincere New Year …
Read More »Zacch @ 46: Portrait of a man of excellence
The greatest English playwright, William Shakespeare, sketches out three pathways to greatness in his play, Twelfth Night. “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon …
Read More »Olaniyi Ajibola: Dapo Abiodun, firing from all cylinders
That there is a total departure from the past in the governance of Ogun State is indeed an inchoate statement, what the State is presently witnessing is an unprecedented and …
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