Sunday, August 16, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene

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
July 29, 2026

Collapse After a Landslide: Starmer’s fall may not be the last

Despite his immaculate suit and well-groomed hair, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer looked like he was facing a public execution.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
July 16, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene: Shettima’s final test

Vice-President Kashim Shettima cannot be blamed for having doubts about whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would renominate him as his running mate for a second term.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
July 15, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene: Another view on the matter of akara

This chill-less generation would not only welcome the Good Samaritan but also demand authenticity and scrutinise him.

Akara seller and Remi Tinubu
July 3, 2026

Unusual moments in the World Cup

The tournament has so far offered stories on several levels, all at once: good football, major upsets, compelling human moments, and dramatic fan culture.

2026 FIFA World Cup
June 30, 2026

What encounter with a South African editor taught me about Nigeria

What I learned from my friend, Tony, was not a denial of press freedom or the promotion of self-censorship. It’s not even an abdication of the duty to hold power accountable.

TINUBU; BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS
June 23, 2026

They’re coming to America

It’s easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than to visit America these days.

TSA Agents
May 28, 2026

A party for Nigeria’s latest abductors

It should concern politicians that winning the party’s ticket is one thing, but more important, having a country in which to contest the election and govern is quite another.