Rumours of my death disturbing; those behind it won’t escape tragedy – Obasanjo (Vanguard) Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed rumours of his death circulating on social media, confirming that he is alive. He revealed that he recently woke up…
Garden of Eden in Anambra State — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
His sight was set far ahead, beyond the realm of the room. Silence was the compelling essence as he looked on, his eyes fixated on the dream. Then he ended the quietude with the arresting words: “I can see it…
Obasanjo’s moment of epiphany — Promise Adiele
I met Olusegun Obasanjo for the first time in his Abeokuta home in 2017. I had gone to interview him with Prof. Hope Eghagha as part of the research materials we needed for a national project. After three hours of…
Rigger takes all — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigeria is in a class of its own. Other countries may talk of “winner takes all”, but in Nigeria the standing maxim is “rigger takes.” If you don’t agree with me, go to court! If any bloke raises further doubts,…
Are those opposed to state police putting our lives at risk? — Magnus Onyibe
Since 1999, as insecurity in Nigeria has surged dramatically, federal and state governments have been divided over whether to maintain the current central policing system or shift to a state/local policing model. In February 2024, President Bola Tinubu and the…
Nigeria @ 64: A dangerous one-party diabolism — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The one-party phenomenon that ruined many African countries in the past is being regurgitated in modern-day Nigeria. It’s so obvious that gruesome tragedy is brewing all over the land that used to advertise itself as the Giant of Africa. Nigeria…
*We have arrested 97 Shiites over attack on officers in Abuja – Police (DailyTrust)*Car thief caught disassembling Toyota Yaris for parts in Lagos (Punch)
We have arrested 97 Shiites over attack on officers in Abuja – Police (DailyTrust) The Nigeria Police Force said it has detained 97 members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), known as the Shi’ite group, for prosecution, following…
Dictatorship of democracy — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Democracy has become a game of blackmail in Nigeria. It is only in Nigeria that some characters are making the mad magic of believing that there can ever be democracy without the presence of democrats. It does appear that the…
Obasanjo reacts to claim his father is Igbo (Punch)*Okada riders responsible for attack on BRT bus — Lagos police (Punch)
‘It just makes me laugh,’ Obasanjo reacts to claim his father is Igbo (Punch) Former President Olusegun Obasanjo for the first time reacted to the claim of his Igbo paternity, declaring that such insinuation makes him laugh. This is just…
Purposeful leadership, teamwork ‘ll drive positive devt in Nigeria – Obasanjo
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday identified purposeful leadership and teamwork, as factors that can bring positive change and development to the country. Obasanjo, also noted that Nigeria, as a nation, cannot progress without changes in the…