Saturday, September 5, 2026

ABDUL MAHMUD

August 31, 2026

The democracy of those outside the room

Politicians denounce the monopolisation of power when they are outside the loci of power and defend monopolisation when they become beneficiaries of it.

Bola Tinubu and Gani Fawehinmi
August 24, 2026

The peace treaty of the Thieves’ Guild

Nigeria does not need another ceremony in which politicians promise not to behave badly.

Bola Tinubu and Abdulsalami Abubakar
August 17, 2026

Osun election shows all is not fair in Nigerian politics

The Osun governorship election has now provided an important measure of where Nigeria stands.

Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu
August 10, 2026

Abdul Mahmud: The bandit who was defrauded

Who protects the predators from being preyed upon?

Bandits with RPG
August 3, 2026

Abdul Mahmud: Oshiomhole’s rebuke and Tinubu’s roads to development

Lasting progress requires investments that improve citizens’ daily lives rather than projects designed primarily for ceremonial commissioning.

Adams Oshiomhole and Bola Tinubu
July 27, 2026

 Opposition politicians and the agreement industry 

Fidelity to political agreements was elevated above fidelity to democratic accountability, while supernatural sanction was invoked to guarantee compliance

Atiku, Obi and Kwankwaso
July 20, 2026

Some foundational arguments on state police (Part Deux)

What kind of police federalism does Nigeria need?

Nigeria map and police officers
July 13, 2026

Some foundational arguments on state police

This historical inheritance also explains why the regional police of the First Republic became vulnerable to political manipulation.

Enugu State police
July 6, 2026

Bola Tinubu’s presidency enters Kafka’s world

Appearance acquires greater authority than fact itself.

Femi Gbajabiamila and Prince Adeyemi
June 29, 2026

The reckless hounding of Omoyele Sowore

The news publisher and activist may irritate the powerful, offend the cautious, and exhaust those who prefer gentler politics, but his characteristics are not crimes.

Omoyele Sowore and SSS agents