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Insecurity: An Eight-Year Trip Down ‘Nightmare Lane’

Insecurity: An Eight-Year Trip Down ‘Nightmare Lane’

Recent events in which almost 300 in- nocent Nigerians were sent to their early graves in Kwara, Benue and Katsina states once again, highlighted the fact that their nation failed in its primary responsibility of…

Between Fayose’s Alleged Fallacies And Atiku’s Steps To Victory Come 2027

Between Fayose’s Alleged Fallacies And Atiku’s Steps To Victory Come 2027

It is a known fact that the man Ayodele Fayose is synonymous with theatrics in the nation’s political space and many observers are wont to see his actions and comments within the prism of comedy…

President Tinubu’s Bold But Subtle Reforms

President Tinubu’s Bold But Subtle Reforms

As governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007, now President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the foremost advocate and activist for the most fundamental and far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s federal system. At various times, then…

Insecurity: Holding Officials Accountable For Their Utterances

Insecurity: Holding Officials Accountable For Their Utterances

‘Boko Haram technically defeated’ Lai Mohammed, former Minister of Information and Culture in 2015 Some 11 years after these words were said by erstwhile Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the same ‘technically…

Not Just Another Headache

Not Just Another Headache

The scene Over these last two decades of her life, Ms MG has been experiencing a severe ‘’life threatening’’ (according to her) pounding headache, usually confined to one side of the head; gives a flashing…

Stomach ulcer

Stomach ulcer

1. Fire! Fire!! Fire!!! Fire in my breadbasket, Unquenchable with water, Flaming in my belly 2. Fire! Fire!! Fire!!! Fire in my chest, Far from a retardant’s reach, My heart is on fire 3. Ethanol…

Random Musings: Trump And 2026 World Cup Jitters

Random Musings: Trump And 2026 World Cup Jitters

In 131 days’ time, one of the world’s premier sports events – the World Cup – kicks off and for more than one month and football aficionados will be treated to the very best of…

Random Musings: Are We Even Keen On A Better Nigeria?

Random Musings: Are We Even Keen On A Better Nigeria?

In four months’ time, it will be exactly 35 years since I had my first very nasty experience with how the system in Nigeria is skewed against the meek especially when it concerns them and…

2027: Why The ‘State Of Harmony’ Should Finally Look North

2027: Why The ‘State Of Harmony’ Should Finally Look North

For years, the political narrative in Kwara State has been one of harmony and stability. But as we look toward 2027, we must ask a hard question: Can there truly be harmony where there is…

The ‘Beautiful Game’ Takes Centre Stage This Weekend

The ‘Beautiful Game’ Takes Centre Stage This Weekend

In two venues, spaced 3,113 kilometres apart, lovers of the sport of football will be following keenly the progress of their respective teams. In one of the venues (Casablanca, Morocco) a national team will be…