Category: Analysis

Lagos: Obasa, political banana peel

  Since the first republic days,each of the three regions of Nigeria has its political peculiarities rooted in its evolving culture of power and leadership. This...

Of sons, daughters and preservation of legacies

  By Hassan Gimba Throughout history, men have been under immense societal pressure to produce male heirs to carry on their names and legacies. This expectation has...

What You Might Expect in 2025

Azu Ishiekwene “Arsenal fans are currently over the moon, testosterone pumping – and why not? The story will not change in 2024… the odds are not in Arsenal’s...

My Journey in Jakande’s “School of Journalism”

  By Folu Olamiti FNGE A lot has been said and written about the late elder statesman Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, popularly known as LKJ, who passed on to the...

Why Tinubu is my “Personality of the Year 2024”

  By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Many people think – though erroneously – that Man or Woman of the Year, Person or Personality of...

Ahead of midterm, emerging signs favourable for the Tinubu Administration

    By Bayo Onanuga Although the Tinubu Administration’s midterm is five months away, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can proudly reflect on his...

Leadership insights: 40 minutes with Governor Oyebanji (1)

By abiodun KOMOLAFE I recently had the honour of visiting Ekiti State, where I embarked on a self-guided tour to explore the projects completed or underway by Governor...

Kemi Badenoch: Nigeria and Bolekaja Diplomacy

By Lanre Ogundipe _Leadership isn’t about power; it’s about influencing and inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and taking responsibility to guide a...

Budget breakdown by the Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation

  Theme: “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity” Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to address you today on the 2025...

Why are Yoruba always the ‘problem’ of Nigeria?

  By Bola BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 “And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? And...