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Azu Ishiekwene

December 14, 2023

The trials of Nyesom Wike

Wike will not be judged by his conquests in Rivers State, so Fubara may level the entire Port Harcourt if he chooses.

Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara
December 12, 2023

Ondo back story imitates insanity

If Akeredolu were in a position to make the call today…. He should resign.

Bedridden Akeredolu
December 4, 2023

Weah’s new jersey for a troubled continent

Weah has chosen a different path; he has done the honourable thing.

George Weah
December 4, 2023

Letter to Rich Nigerians: Why the poor are mad

They’re also mad that the evidence of politicians asking them to tighten their belts is hardly seen at the centre, long notorious for its obesity.

Dangote, Otedola, Mike Adenuga, Elumelu, Rabiu Samad
November 16, 2023

Can we survive the ‘attack’ of big tech?

If, 20 years ago, you asked me whether big technology (or big tech) companies were a threat to journalism, my answer would have been an emphatic yes.

Social media
November 9, 2023

Small chance for INEC to save itself in a big way

Again, the commission has promised that polling unit results would be uploaded directly to INEC’s viewing portal, even in largely rural states like Kogi and Bayelsa.

INEC chairman Yakubu (credit: Premium times)
November 2, 2023

Gumi’s extremism shames decency

If talking to Mossad or Hamas or Hezbollah will keep Abuja safe, it really doesn’t matter to me. And Gumi, a retired army captain, ought to know better.

Sheik Ahmad Gumi
November 2, 2023

Atiku, Obi and the road to Kilimanjaro

It’s the tragedy of the political elite enabled by the choices made by politicians, including members of Abubakar’s PDP, which also used to be Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s home.

Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi
October 25, 2023

Making of a better society

The newspaper set for itself the lofty goal of seeking a “better Nigeria with strong institutions, respect for the rule of law and defending the public interest.”

Nigerian masses