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The 2027 election campaigns promise a reactivation of the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Republics’ campaigns of acrimony and disturbing rhetoric. It will be a replica of a dog-eat-dog battle among Nigerian politicians. It brings to mind the image of birds violently uprooting each other’s feathers. This fight for the heart of the electorate is demonstrated by the Yoruba dramatization of a fight between the Bulbul bird (ẹyẹ Òpéèré) and the hawk (Àwòdì). As each violently plucks the other’s feathers, the Yoruba wonder at this mutually destructive battle. Their amazement is rendered thus: “Àwòdì dìgbò lu Òpéèré, irú òpéèré tu…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hit back at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the President’s criticism of his proposed intervention in the petroleum sector, describing Tinubu’s position as a reflection of “serious ignorance” of economic management. Atiku, in a statement issued on Friday by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, said the President was not in a position to lecture him on economic management, accusing the Tinubu administration of worsening the cost of living while celebrating increased allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Responding to Tinubu’s characterisation of his petroleum-sector proposal as evidence of serious ignorance, Atiku said…

When Dr Sikiru Ayinde Barrister released Family Planning (SKOLP 011), many listeners saw it as another entertaining Fuji album. However, beneath the rhythm, Barrister delivered one of the most profound social commentaries of his career. The album is not merely about controlling family size; it is a complete manual on respect, reciprocity, child upbringing, education, and responsible parenting. Barrister begins by laying the foundation of every successful family: respect for parents. He sings: “Bọ̀wọ̀ fún bàbá pẹ̀lú màmá ó kọjọ́ ayé ẹ kó lé dún.” According to him, no one can expect happiness, peace, or longevity while neglecting those who…

Yesterday, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made two bold promises on live television. First, if he wins the 2027 presidential election, he will restore fuel subsidies. Second, anyone who stole Nigeria’s subsidy money in the past will be forced to return every kobo. With those words, the 2027 election stopped being just another contest. It has become a simple referendum: do Nigerians stay with President Bola Tinubu’s “subsidy is gone” policy, or do they vote for Atiku’s “subsidy is back” alternative? In my opinion, Nigerians finally have a real choice. But before we jump…

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The declaration was announced on Friday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the diaspora on the occasion and urged Nigerians to use the celebration as an opportunity to reflect on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, particularly the…

Brigadier Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson was the first man to ever govern Lagos State. He held that office for about eight years and two months — from May 1967 to July 1975. No single governor of Lagos since 1960 has served longer than him in one stretch. Yet here is the shocking truth : throughout all those years in power, he never built a single house for himself. Let us put this in proper context. Lagos State is not just any state. It is the economic capital of Nigeria. It contributes roughly 26.7% of Nigeria’s total GDP and more than half…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has apologised to aggrieved members over perceived wrongs during the party’s internal primaries, saying the National Working Committee (NWC) takes responsibility for such actions. Yilwatda made the disclosure on Thursday in Ibadan during the launch of the APC Campaign Office. The chairman where he appealed to members who felt hurt, injured, prevented or excluded in any form to forgive the party and remain united ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said the responsibility extended beyond Oyo State, stressing that the committee that conducted the party’s primaries was…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged aggrieved aspirants, leaders and stakeholders in Oyo State to unite and work collectively towards reclaiming the state in the 2027 general elections. Yilwatda made the call on Wednesday in Ibadan during a visit to the state, where he met with party leaders, stakeholders and members of the Oyo State APC Reconciliation Committee. He described the APC as one family, saying disagreements among members were normal in any political organisation but should not be allowed to undermine the party’s collective interest. “APC is a family. It is…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), effective August 27, 2026. Enitan will succeed Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is due to retire from the Federal Civil Service upon attaining the statutory retirement age of 60. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Enitan, an indigene of Osun State, is currently the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education and is the most senior Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service.…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has warmly welcomed the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, to Oyo State. Alli in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan, described his visit as timely, significant and a major boost to the ongoing efforts to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said the presence of the national chairman in Oyo State demonstrated the commitment of the APC national leadership to building a united, disciplined and formidable party capable of reclaiming the state in 2027. According to Alli, Oyo…