Politics
Makinde cautions traditional rulers against partisan politics
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has admonished traditional rulers in the state to remain apolitical, insisting that the throne must stay neutral and be a father to all. Makinde
Leadership Notes Gani Fawehinmi Bequeathed to Governor Uba Sani
Jamiu Salifu Some political legacies are preserved in monuments, some in books, and some in the institutions that outlive their makers. But the most durable legacies are often carried quietly
No, Abdulrahman Has Not Fallen Out of Favour with Tinubu
Oloriewe Raheem Adedoyin I read with amusement the article by one Adeniyi Ishola which, ostensibly to provoke interest, had the tendentious headline: “Has Abdulrahman fallen out of favour with Tinubu?”
Yari’s Long Road to Campaign Command
Emma Okechukwu Political appointments are often announced in a single sentence. But the experiences that recommend individuals for consequential assignments are rarely accumulated overnight. That distinction is useful in considering
When Will the Police Prosecute Fadahunsi, Shekwolo, Buba
The delay by the Nigeria Police to arrest and prosecute the Senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi; Chairman of Kuje Area Council in Abuja, Samuel Shekwolo, and Borno State Commissioner
Wike, AbdulRazaq and the Politics of Fallout
Politics has a way of turning yesterday’s friends into today’s fiercest critics. When power and interests collide, old alliances can quickly unravel, leaving behind accusations, bitter memories and a scramble
Yusuf Buhari’s Rising Ambition in Katsina
In May 2026, Yusuf Buhari won the APC primary for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency by 17,342 votes to 480. The margin left little room for interpretation. For those that barely
Opeyemi Bamidele: The Man Who Ticks Many of Tinubu’s Boxes
In a Senate chamber often defined by loud ambition, Opeyemi Bamidele has built his reputation on quiet but super effective consistency. As Senate Majority Leader, the Ekiti Central lawmaker occupies
Tunji-Ojo as Ondo’s New Political Bride
At 44, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has become one of the most discussed names in Ondo State politics, and the numbers behind that attention are difficult to ignore. As Minister of Interior,
2027 ELECTIONS AND UNACCEPTABLE LANGUAGE
Nigeria’s political environment is gradually heating up as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. While political competition is an essential component of democracy, the recent spate of inflammatory
