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2027: When Ruling Party Targets Peter Obi

2027: When Ruling Party Targets Peter Obi

Recent developments in Nigeria’s political scene highlight an undeniable truth: Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party standard-bearer, is arguably the individual the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and its President are determined to undermine as…

Neo-colonial Power Projection In Venezuela

Neo-colonial Power Projection In Venezuela

The capture of President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and taking control of the country’s oil, affirms that the “America First” foreign policy of President Donald Trump means that the United States is becoming a country…

Ogun State @ 50: Gateway Of Progress

Ogun State @ 50: Gateway Of Progress

As Ogun State marks 50 years since its creation on February 3, 1976, the milestone presents an opportunity for reflection on a journey shaped by history, resilience, strategic relevance, and steady transformation. From its origins…

Leading By Power Of Example –What I Learnt From Sen Uzor Kalu

Leading By Power Of Example –What I Learnt From Sen Uzor Kalu

This submission is non-political because not everything should be politics. I am simply sharing a life lesson. One of the seven pillars of good governance according to World Bank and UN definitions is “Helping People…

Role Of Civic Responsibility In Building Greater Lagos

Role Of Civic Responsibility In Building Greater Lagos

Lagos is often described as chaotic, but chaos is rarely accidental. It is shaped by human choices, by what citizens tolerate, excuse, or quietly normalise over time. While government bears enormous responsibility for planning, infrastructure,…

The Cost of Neglecting a Good Woman: A Lesson Every Man Should Learn

Recently, at a seminar organised by my organisation, a thought-provoking question was raised to the single men, and the responses were so revealing that I felt compelled to share them with you, our readers. The…

T-VET: A Stillborn Education Programme?

T-VET: A Stillborn Education Programme?

Years back, the lady who taught me curriculum planning and implementation said that no society can be better than its system of education. This frank submission, which the lecturer continued to mention in all our…

Orji Kalu: The Fearless Truth-Teller Seeking Peace Amidst Echoes Of Conflict

Orji Kalu: The Fearless Truth-Teller Seeking Peace Amidst Echoes Of Conflict

Following the Federal High Court’s sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment in November 2025, reactions across the South-East have been mixed. While some leaders chose silence and others resorted to emotional responses, Senator Orji…

‘Do You Not Care If We Perish?’

‘Do You Not Care If We Perish?’

The caption of this essay is taken from the Holy Bible book of Mark, Chapter 4 verses 31 to 41, particularly verses 38 and 39 – 40. The cited verses speak of the sailing by…

Lobbying, Legitimacy, And The Burden Of Power

Over the past week, public debate has been animated by reports that the administration of President Bola Tinubu engaged international lobbyists at a reported cost of about $9 million. Predictably, the figure has travelled faster…