Opinion
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Poverty as a Political Weapon; I Weep for Nigeria
By George Omagbemi Poverty has become a powerful instrument of political manipulation in Nigeria. During election seasons, politicians distribute money, rice, bread, cooking oil, books, schoolbags, sandals and even cars to win…
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OPINION | Faith and action: Rethinking the role of Nigerian Christians in national liberation
By George Omagbemi Nigeria’s insecurity raises a difficult question for Christians: can a people who continually pray for deliverance also organise, speak out and act collectively to secure their freedom? Across the…
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OPINION | Three Mistakes That Can Put Your Safety, Freedom and Finances at Risk
By George Omagbemi In a world where fraud, identity theft and organised crime are increasingly sophisticated, an innocent act of kindness can sometimes expose you to serious trouble. Being helpful is admirable,…
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Aiyedatiwa’s Creed of People, Party and President
~Debo Akinbami, PhD. Saturday, in Ondo State, was atypical. In the sunshine state, the President’s party, All Progressives Congress (APC), caused the sun to set uniquely. The party had converged to commission…
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How UNIMED’s Global Triumph Secures Political Goodwill for Aiyedatiwa
By Bidemi Obayangban In Ondo State politics, infrastructure has traditionally been measured in asphalt and concrete. Governors are routinely judged by the kilometres of roads graded and the physical blocks of classrooms…
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Governor Aiyedatiwa, You Are Guilty Sir
By Oloroogun Sola Ajisafe This intervention is borne of conviction, not malice not vendetta. I write this out of love for our party the APC and for the progressive democratic struggle to…
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JIMOH IBRAHIM, POWER AND THE BURDEN OF PUBLIC SCRUTINY
By Oyeniyi Iwakun Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim’s article on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s statement, “I am the Governor,” is an interesting contribution to the discourse on power, authority and political leadership. However, while subjecting…
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Setting the Record Straight: Aiyedatiwa and Tunji-Ojo Are Not Rivals
By Olumide Akinrinlola The controversy surrounding Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s reference to Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as his “subject” appears to have been driven largely by a misinterpretation of the governor’s intention.…
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Nigeria Since 1960 — The Leaders, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly And The Promises We Lost
By George Omagbemi On October 1, 1960, Nigeria stepped onto the world stage as an independent nation. The Union Jack came down. The green-white-green flag went up. There was optimism. Nigeria had…
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Why Are We Celebrating Tinubu’s Return From Foreign Vacation?
By Gloria Drealomalicha President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is back in Nigeria. After spending weeks in Europe on what the Presidency described as a “working vacation”, the President returned to Lagos on Tuesday,…
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Obi, Kwankwaso Visit Sultan of Sokoto, Seek Royal Blessing
By George Omagbemi SOKOTO — September 28, 2026: Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday, September 28, 2026, visited the Sultan…
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Makinde, APM And The Search For A United Opposition Ahead Of 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is gradually moving beyond early declarations and political consultations into a more structured phase, with opposition figures exploring different platforms, alliances and strategies ahead of…