Monday, June 29, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene

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 7, 2026

Who is after Obi, Kwankwaso again?

Who is chasing Obi and his new soulmate, former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso? There are three possible answers.

Peter Obi
April 21, 2026

Amupitan’s yanga wakes trouble

Prof Joash Amupitan appears determined to beat the record of Prof Maurice Iwu as the most mistrusted electoral administrator yet.

Amupitan with Tinubu
October 23, 2025

Aparutu and his life coach

If this story reads like a chapter from The Osinubi of PUNCH, it is because he dedicated 45 years of his life to the company.

Demola Osinubi
February 19, 2025

Tinubu congratulates media professional, Azu Ishiekwene, at 60

Mr Tinubu commended Ishiekwene’s contributions to developing the Nigerian media landscape, and prayed to God to grant him good health and fulfilment in all his endeavours.

Azubuike Ishiekwene
September 12, 2024

Ghost of the witchfinder general

I’m concerned that there is a growing similarity between witchcraft and how Nigeria’s security services look for enemies.

SSS Officers (Credit: Premium Times)
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
August 13, 2023

El-Rufai’s humiliating exit and other miscellaneous riddles from Tinubu’s ministerial hurly-burly

Mr El-Rufai’s first ministerial screening in 2003 was nearly scuppered after he accused some senators then of bribery.

Ex Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and President Bola Tinubu
July 6, 2023

Mmesoma: What really happened?

How did we get here? As in many things dumb and useless, politicians have managed to lead the way to the collapse of values.

JAMB REGISTRAR PROF ISHAQ OLOYEDE and MMESOMA EJIKEME