Resisting revisionist history By Sonala Olumhense
It might have been nice to join those who were last week congratulating Nigeria’s former leader, Muhammadu Buhari, on his 82nd birthday. However, to hear some accounts, Buhari is some…
This Christmas, many are starving, few are smiling
She must be in her mid-50s. A beautiful infant strapped on her rugged Nigerian mother’s back as she duked it out sweeping, mopping, and cleaning the compound of the place…
LAFARGE, UNILEVER & The Rush To Exit Nigeria By Dele Sobowale
“Nigeria is no longer a potentially big market for multinationals. It is now increasingly regarded as a poor and declining economy.” Nigerian businessman who recently returned from Europe. There’re still…
Between Oshiomhole and Governor Okpebholo
As an Esan man, let me begin with a disclaimer: Contrary to the lies of Senator (and former Governor) Adams Oshiomhole, the name, Okpebholo, does not mean “The Rescuer.” It…
The loaded trucks at Davido’s doorstep
The singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, marked his birthday anniversary recently and Nigerians sent two fully loaded trucks to his doorstep. One had commendations while the other was…
Ghana: John Mahama`s Return
There seems to be an emerging pattern in some of the major elections conducted in Africa so far, hinting at an emergent character of democracy in the continent, and this…
Brother Goddy and 753-duplex estate By Tunde Odesola
Four eyes lock in combat. Two belong to a snake. The other two belong to a former President, whose lipless mouth, pointed nose and slit eyes are snakelike, too. In…
Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills And Other Stories By Reuben Abati
“Bros, I dey hail oh” “I dey greet. What’s up?” “We couldn’t finish our gist last week. But since then, so much has happened. That is why I am calling.…
Obasanjo and Tinubu, two old men naked-ing each other
You can accuse the Bola Tinubu administration of failing on all fronts, but one thing you will never be able to say about his over-bloated press team is that they…
The Lucky Man Of Ondo State by Reuben Abati
The battle of the Ondo state Gubernatorial election 2024 has been won and lost, with Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa emerging as the new Governor-elect: 1. 757 million eligible voters, 85.6% PVC…