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Opinion

October 6, 2022

Tinubu’s supporters lead ethnic politics for 2023

Supporters of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are guilty of ethnic-based politicking, but Bola Tinubu’s team has amplified national fault lines as a campaign strategy.

Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi
October 6, 2022

Why is Africa playing with fire?

The mice can now play because Africa’s cats have lost their felinity.

African Union (AU)
October 6, 2022

Where is Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi? 

But I guess the question everyone is asking is, where does Amaechi stand?

October 5, 2022

Is Nigerian politics ready for disruption?

The mere existence of new parties is not a sufficient criterion for disruption. The new party must be offering a new or different value proposition.

Political party logos used to illustrate the story
October 2, 2022

Draft of an Independence Day address that President Buhari rejected

I cannot wait for May 29, 2023, to come. You won’t have Buhari to abuse and kick around anymore.

President Muhammadu Buhari
October 2, 2022

Judicial independence 62 years after Nigeria’s independence

The reality of colonial and post-colonial Nigeria has been one long story of judicial subordination into subservience.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria
October 1, 2022

Fintech holds the key to Africa’s economic prosperity, Nigeria must continue to lead the way

With Africa at the forefront of the global fintech revolution, Flutterwave will continue to fly the Nigerian flag proudly.

October 1, 2022

Anatomy of Wike’s endgame

Nyesom Wike’s destination – if not by words, but by conduct – is APC. Everything in-between is in translation.

Aiku Abubakar and Nyesom Wike
October 1, 2022

Why is Bola Tinubu hiding in London?

Forget what flawed, poorly designed—and, in some cases, transparently partisan—polls say about the 2023 presidential election. The auguries, for now, favour a Tinubu win next year.

Bola Tinubu [Credit: BAT]
September 28, 2022
Peter Obi