Archives Tag: Politics
Social Media Round Up: Top Trends Of The Week
April 19, 2022
Banky W For House Of Reps! We have yet again another celebrity dabbling into politics and it is no other than Olubankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W. The “Yes/No” crooner made this known on his Instagram page and this has stirred mixed reactions among fans across the country View this post on … Continue reading Social Media Round Up: Top Trends Of The Week
An El-Rufai 2nd Term and the Imminent Hegemony
April 19, 2022
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna State, even from his days as the FCT Minister and former head of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), has been known to be a force to reckon with nationally. Whether his fast-rising influence is for the public good or not is a different matter which will continue … Continue reading An El-Rufai 2nd Term and the Imminent Hegemony
By adedoyin
Introducing Issues-Based Politics as Campaign Season Begins
April 19, 2022
The much-awaited presidential campaign season began officially on Sunday, 18th November as the ban was lifted by INEC. However, not until the 1st of December will counterpart governorship candidates have a go at going head to head in their respective states with their promises to the people and campaign proper. Now that the ground is … Continue reading Introducing Issues-Based Politics as Campaign Season Begins
By adedoyin
Men You Should Know: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
April 19, 2022
The date? 4th November, 1933. The place? Zungeru, Niger state, Nigeria. The man? Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu: Military Officer, Nigerian Politician, Biafran icon, Ikemba! While the highlight of many greats is a rise from grass to grace,Ikemba was born in the glory of wealth and affluence, abundance of supply, with his hands in milk and teeth … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
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‘This is Nigeria’ and the Choking of Contrarian Thought
April 19, 2022
As Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, decided to sue the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for banning his music in August, he has finally made good his threat. I have observed since its release, a number of opinionists critique the song itself, ‘This is Nigeria’, by Falz and I do not consider it ban material. … Continue reading ‘This is Nigeria’ and the Choking of Contrarian Thought
By adedoyin
Banky W For House of Reps!
April 19, 2022
Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) Boss, Banky W, has joined the list of the many Nollywood stars who have veered into mainstream politics. The “Lagos Party” crooner declared his intention to run for a seat in the Federal House of Representatives under the umbrella of the Modern Democratic Party at the party’s convention in Lagos. He … Continue reading Banky W For House of Reps!
Banky W To Run For House Of Representatives
April 19, 2022
Music is a beautiful form of art, influential, and possesses the power to evoke deep emotions that can transform the heart of just about anybody. Music brings people together and gives them a common cause. The great Fela Anikulapo Kuti, known for his disruptive Afrobeat style, understood the efficacy of this art. He was the … Continue reading Banky W To Run For House Of Representatives
By achem
The Killer Tea That Silenced the Outspoken M.K.O Abiola
April 19, 2022
It is a good time to recall that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola did not die under the terrible regime of General Sani Abacha. In fact, Abiola died on 7th July 1998, barely a month after Abacha himself died under unexplainable, strange and suspicious circumstances. General Abdulsalami Abubakar had assumed power as head of state immediately … Continue reading The Killer Tea That Silenced the Outspoken M.K.O Abiola
By adedoyin
INEC Readiness for 2019 Elections
April 19, 2022
The midterm elections where some Congressmen and Governors get elected in the United States has been ongoing for a few days now and it is coming to a close already. Analysts are predicting that a few seats will be snatched from incumbent Republicans and vice versa as Democrats have mobilised en-masse for a voting drive … Continue reading INEC Readiness for 2019 Elections
By adedoyin
Nigerian Politicians and the Certificate Mess
April 19, 2022
There has been a lot of furore generated recently when the issue of President Buhari’s WASSCE certificate was dug up again. In fact, it was the president himself and some of his aides who dug further into the controversy as he got the Registrar from West African Examination Council (WAEC) headquarters in Ghana, Iyi Uwadiae, … Continue reading Nigerian Politicians and the Certificate Mess
By adedoyin
Tony Anenih: How a Strategist Propped Up a Political Party for 20 Years
April 19, 2022
Chief Tony Anenih bid the world goodbye on Sunday, 28th October after an undisclosed but brief illness. His family, associates and the Peoples Democratic Party at large will realise they have lost an important figure in matters of strategy. The name Tony Anenih rings a certain negative tune in the ears of many Nigerians, but … Continue reading Tony Anenih: How a Strategist Propped Up a Political Party for 20 Years
By adedoyin
ThrowBack Thursday: Umaru Dikko and the Tale of a Bundled Human Cargo
April 19, 2022
It was a subtle reminder of the famous Umaru Dikko incident recently when a news medium reported that Alhaji Lai Mohammed threatened that the Israeli government should release the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, or face consequences. Thirty-four years after the government-sanctioned Umaru Dikko kidnap attempt, one wonders which tide turned in history. Only that on … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Umaru Dikko and the Tale of a Bundled Human Cargo
By adedoyin
How Policy Collapse Hampers Citizen’s Fortunes – A Case on Nigerian Customs
April 19, 2022
When the figures are not right, how can a people be sure to get their own end of governance right? Ijeoma Nwogwugwu once hinted at this struggle to twist facts and figures. In an explicit piece, she showed that government departments, ministries and parastatals have been doctoring figures to suit their narrative of late. Yes, … Continue reading How Policy Collapse Hampers Citizen’s Fortunes – A Case on Nigerian Customs
By adedoyin
How and Why the Third Force May Split Opposition Votes Badly in 2019
April 19, 2022
It has been a subject of controversy in political discourse that opposition (Third Force) other than that from a major political party has a tendency of weakening the total votes cast against the incumbent party. Of course, there are tenable arguments for or against this notion but most of it is a strong argument. A … Continue reading How and Why the Third Force May Split Opposition Votes Badly in 2019
By adedoyin
ELOY Awards: 2018 Nominees List
April 19, 2022
The 10th Edition of The Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards is gradually drawing near and preparations are in full gear. In 2009 a long conceived idea came to life. Exquisite magazine the organisers of this prestigious awards, Led by its publisher Tewa Onasanya, have been consistently celebrating women of excellence in different field … Continue reading ELOY Awards: 2018 Nominees List
