Naija Politics
Beyond Good Intentions: Why Character Alone Cannot Fix Nigeria
In conclusion, while Peter Obi may be a man of good character, Nigeria's problem is not merely the lack of…
TINUBU IS A PRESIDENT WITHOUT PRESTIGE
Great Imo Jonathan There is a difference between holding office and commanding respect. In Nigeria’s history, some presidents were loved,…
2027 Elections: Lukman’s Call for Opposition Unity is Noble, But Too Late and Unrealistic
While Malam Lukman's intervention is well-intentioned and patriotic, genuine opposition unity cannot be decreed a few months to a major…
TINUBU’S “ALL IS FAIR IN POLITICS” REMARK: A CALL FOR OPPOSITION INTROSPECTION
Ultimately, the President's remark is a political reality check. It suggests that sustainable opposition strength cannot be built on external…
Tinubu’s Consistency Versus the Political Nomadism of Obi, Atiku and Kwankwaso: Setting the Record Straight
conclusion, for the sake of posterity, especially for Nigerians who came of age between 2008 and 2015 and beyond, the…
If the 2027 elections are to be credible…II
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “The defect lies in making manual recording or manual collation the automatic fallback…
Atiku Abubakar’s Flight of Fancy and An Ambition On Crutches
by Sunday Dare For nearly three decades, the Nigerian political landscape has played host to a singular, interminable political psychodrama:…
THE THREE PREMIERS AND THE SCRAMBLE FOR NIGERIA: How the Structural Defects of the First Republic Led to the Collapse of Democracy (1960–1966)
By Ibrahim Bunu Email: ibrahimbunu2520@gmail.com Introduction: The Federation That Created Three Prime Ministers Instead of One Nation History often remembers…
Beyond the Headlines: Obasanjo vs. Osoba – A Battle Over History, Power, and the Soul of Nigerian Politics
By Ibrahim Bunu Email: ibrahimbunu2520@gmail.com Introduction Few political exchanges in Nigeria’s democratic history carry the weight, symbolism, and historical significance…
The Death of Amorphous Political Merchants – How the Electoral Act 2026 Has Caged Wayward Politicians
The Electoral Act 2026 has restored the supremacy of the political party over the individual. The era of floating parallel…
THE SUPREME POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT
BY ERIC TENIOLA Shortly after being sworn in as President on May 29,1999, President Olusegun Obasanjo (88) GCFR, delayed signing…
If the 2027 elections must be credible… 1
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 I once advocated that we create a Ministry or agency charged with the…
