Saturday, October 17, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene

October 9, 2026

Leadership and storytelling in election season

Compelling stories create impact that shapes the future. And leaders who fail to tell honest stories shape nothing but frustration and disappointment.

Peter Obi, President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar
October 1, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene: Tinubu and his incredible ministers

At a business lunch in December 2022, he said he shouldn’t be voted for a second term if he didn’t fix the electricity supply problem and end estimated billing in his first term.

September 17, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene: What shall we do about South Africa?

Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo was right when he said in a recent interview that African leaders had not done enough to stop the xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Violent xenophobic South Africans on the rampage
September 10, 2026

The DailyTimes we wish for, but can’t have

Today, the brainchild of Richard Barrow, Adeyemo Alakija, and V.R. Osborne could use help from the Salvation Army. It’s more of a cautionary tale than the monument it once was.

Daily Times
September 3, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene: Has Atiku cornered Tinubu on petrol subsidy?

A few months before the 2023 general elections, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, warned voters to reject any politician who promised an easy road.

Atiku Abubakar
August 27, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene: Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III: A sultan for all seasons 

Sultan Abubakar III is, if you like, a moderate social crusader, which is somewhat ironic, given that he is from Sokoto, often regarded as the bastion of conservatism.

Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II
August 20, 2026

Backstory of Osun poll, and what’s next for Adeleke

Why does Adeleke insist on supporting Tinubu, despite opposition by many of his supporters, including his nephew, Davido, who cite the governor’s raw deal at the hands of the APC?

August 14, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene: Osun Decides: From dance steps to war footing

Osun state has a reputation for controversies bigger than its size. It ranks 26th nationally in terms of voter population and is six out of six in the South-West.

Adeleke dancing, Oyebamiji
August 6, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene: AEDC: What it takes to get a meter

They (AEDC officials) wouldn’t mind if we could “do something”, the euphemism for a bribe: Pay the punitive bill or “do something” was the only option.

AEDC
July 30, 2026

What Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure says about JAMB

Oloyede has demonstrated that where there is a will, it’s possible to find a way and make a difference.

Oloyede, JAMB, Olusegun Aina