Sunday, October 25, 2026

Opinion

August 13, 2023

Despite his bigoted history, we thank El-Rufai for his brilliance and competence

My respect for El Rufai started blossoming after I purchased his autobiography as a secondary school student.

Nasir El-rufai
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
August 12, 2023

How the menace of loan sharks augurs looming crisis for Nigeria

Loan sharks are known to prey on vulnerable individuals and small businesses, trapping them in a cycle of debt, frustration and anxiety.

Loan shark logos
August 12, 2023

Why Tinubu cannot deploy Nigerian troops in Niger

The Nigerian president cannot initiate unconstitutional orders in a constitutional era and creation.

Bola Tinubu and Nigerien junta
August 12, 2023

El-Rufai’s betrayal and Akpabio’s buffoonery

It’s a case of live by the sword, die by the sword.

Ex Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and President Bola Tinubu
August 10, 2023

Tinubu’s list, Gbaja-nisation and Nigeria’s politics

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was also faced with choices similar to those that Tinubu wrestled with for 60 days. It’s easy to forget now….

TINUBU SPEAKING WITH GBAJABIAMILA
August 10, 2023

Africa cannot afford new war in the Sahel

The Sahel, as it is now, is one huge tinderbox waiting for the next mismanaged conflict to explode.

Abdourahamane Tiani
August 8, 2023

Tasking new ministers on whistleblowing accountability

Rather than see such workers as disruptors of institutions who should be humiliated, ministers should embrace them as partners in broadening the democratic space.

Nyesom Wike, Doris Uzoka, Hannatu Musawa, and Festus Keyamo
August 6, 2023

Bosun Tijani’s ministerial nomination buttresses Tinubu’s eagle eye for competence

Visionary leaders understand that progress can only be achieved through a diversity of perspectives and a willingness to embrace those who challenge the status quo.

Bola Tinubu and Bosun Tijani
August 6, 2023

Three myths supporters of Tinubu’s subsidy removal are feeding Nigerians

The ongoing public policy conversation on the petroleum subsidy assumes that it is informed by factual accuracy.

Bola Tinubu and Nigerian masses