Former President Olusegun Obasanjo knows how to deliver his punches. As a trained soldier, he knows when to attack the enemy and cause maximum damage. The recent public statement released […]
Politics
Gang-up against Ajimobi, APC will not work, says party chief
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has dismissed a planned coalition by opposition parties against Governor Abiola Ajimobi, as inconsequential. State Chairman of the party, Akin Oke, disclosed […]
Intrigues, controversies, prospects of Atiku’s American journey
The entire narrative about Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his entanglements with corruption allegations in the United States of America (US) seems to have received unction by the unstated belief that […]
Limits of the principle that no one is above the law or that all citizens are equal before the law
The principle stated above is a salutary one, but its application is necessarily limited by inevitable exceptions. We take, first, the power given by section 89(1)(c) of the Constitution to […]
INEC, NOA, others move against voided votes
With less than one month to this year’s general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has challenged political parties and other stakeholders to avoid actions that could thwart the […]
Points for concern and action, by Olusegun Obasanjo
I am concerned as a democrat who believes that with faithful and diligent practice of democracy, we can get over most of our political problems and move steadfastly and surefootedly […]
Five gubernatorial candidates, APC members join forces to stop Abubakar in Bauchi State
Governorship candidates of five opposition political parties in Bauchi State have formed a coalition to stop Governor Mohammad Abubakar’s re-election on March 2. This is coming barely one week after […]
Peoples Trust challenges APC, PDP to fresh debate
Following their failure to participate in the presidential debate organised by Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) and Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), the presidential candidate of Peoples Trust (PT), also […]
Communities give conditions to candidates for their votes
In a bid to commit candidates for elective offices to amelioration their plight, the people of Amano-Mbaugwu communities in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State have flaunted their voting strength, […]
Buhari’s supporters in South West have selfish motives, Ekiti PDP replies APC
he Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State says those supporting President Muhammadu Buhari in the southwest are only doing so for selfish interests. Director of Media and Publicity of […]