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Azu Ishiekwene

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

Azu Ishiekwene: 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
October 10, 2023

Are you in that number saved by Uzodimma?

There’s a saying in my neck of the woods that if a fashion designer is offering to make you a special wear, you must first look at what he is wearing.

Governor Hope Uzodimma
October 2, 2023

A school crime scene that won’t go away

The only incentive an abuser needs to get their next victim is for Egbetokun to do nothing about Keren-happuch and Sylvester.

Keren-happuch Akpagher, IGP and Sylvester Oromoni
September 21, 2023

Begging for a seat at the table

Azu IshiekweneSince Nigeria’s president obviously loved what he saw at the G20 in Delhi, he should have asked…Narendra Modi to share the story of India’s journey to the G20 with him.

President Bola Tinubu at the G20 summit