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The Desirable Political Alliance For Nigeria

The Desirable Political Alliance For Nigeria

Alliances and partnerships produce stability when they reflect realities and interests––Stephen Kinzer The attractiveness and appeal for a new political alliance in the country cannot be over – emphasized. That situates the recent clarion call…

Moving The Country Forward Or Backward…

Moving The Country Forward Or Backward…

I do not envy reporters who have to follow news as they break here. This is so because news breaks here with such rapidity that before you are done with one, multiple others have fallen…

President Tinubu’s Stamina, Mettle On Trial

President Tinubu’s Stamina, Mettle On Trial

In the aftermath of the #EndBadGovernance protests across the country, the most palpable outcome is the rumour that we should anticipate another round of protests come October 1. Professional protest organisers have come to their…

China, Nigeria And Aircraft Hostage

China, Nigeria And Aircraft Hostage

Every story has two sides, but when a country’s reputation as a sovereign and an investment destination comes under threat, it calls for immediate concern and action from its citizens and leaders. The recent unfolding…

The Fear Of Mpox

The Fear Of Mpox

“Mpox has now crossed borders, affecting thousands across the continent, families have been torn apart… It is a recognition that we can no longer afford to be reactive. We must be proactive” -Jean Kaseya( Head,…

North/Tinubu: A Tale Of Desire And Deception

North/Tinubu: A Tale Of Desire And Deception

“In politics, like in marriage Cheaters always want you to be loyal while they are being unfaithful” –– Anonymous. The political romance between the geopolitical North and Bola Ahmad Tinubu was supposed to wax stronger…

Nigeria: Significance Of #EndBadGovernance Protests

Nigeria: Significance Of #EndBadGovernance Protests

Without mincing words, the perception of the entire world about governance in Nigeria has been given a much clearer picture through the #EndBadGovernance protests. Even as the Federal Government is absorbed in how best to…

Nigeria And Symbolism Of The Paris Olympics

Nigeria And Symbolism Of The Paris Olympics

Nations, diplomacy, and sports are interwoven. Sports persons and sports teams are, in a sense, representatives of and mirrors of their countries. It is no coincidence that most great nations are also leading sporting countries…

#EBG Protests: The Good, The Bad And The Very Ugly

#EBG Protests: The Good, The Bad And The Very Ugly

We hit the streets in protest against hunger and hardship because our current political leaders have taken us for granted, for too long. How can they be living large in the midst of mass poverty…

‘Lessons From Prof. Ogunsola’s Lecture On Peace In Nigeria’

‘Lessons From Prof. Ogunsola’s Lecture On Peace In Nigeria’

“For twenty -six years, the Apostles of Peace International has been a beacon of hope, a lighthouse guiding the weary and the troubled, towards the tranquiled shores of peace” ––-–Engnr. Paul Ajisafe (National President,APSI at…