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in OpinionConventions, conscriptions, consensus
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 30 March 2026). I begin with Game of Thrones, a world not far removed from ours, where power, wealth, and revenge are the true currencies of politics. In Season 5, Episode 1, we hear this: Tyrion […] More
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BEFORE THE NEXT BALLOT By Ayinde O. Ayinde, PhD
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow My fellow Nigerians,There are moments in the life of a nation when reflection outweighs rhetoric, when thoughtfulness surpasses agitation, and when wisdom demands that we pause, look deeply, and examine not merely what we feel but what history teaches us. This is such […] More
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El-Rufai: Tinubu’s angry kingmaker
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 16 February, 2026). Alhaji Shehu Shagari first met General Murtala Mohammed in August 1974. Newly appointed Federal Commissioner for Communications, Murtala, wrote a memo for cabinet approval and needed financial clearance from Shagari, then Commissioner for […] More
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Beyond Time: Executive Power, Democratic Accountability, and the Illusion of Tenure Reform in Nigeria by Ayinde O. Ayinde, PhD
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow The recurring debate over extending the tenure of presidents and governors in Nigeria from the existing four-year renewable system to a single six-year mandate has re-emerged as a prominent feature of national discourse. Often framed as a pragmatic response to governance inefficiency, the […] More
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Who’s Afraid of Madam Governor?
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow The question is no longer whether Nigerian women are interested in power. The more honest question is whether Nigeria’s political architecture is genuinely prepared for women to exercise power without apology, patronage, or pity. The renewed campaign for increased women’s seats in the […] More
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10 Things They Won’t Tell You About Bala Mohammed
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow from Emma Agu His Roots Defy the StereotypeForget the lazy labels. Bala Mohammed is not Fulani by tribe—he belongs to the minority Jarawa ethnic group. Yes, his mother is Fulani, but his worldview is broader than bloodlines. This unique heritage forged his lifelong […] More
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in OpinionBala Mohammed, Terrorism & The Lessons of History
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow History, they say, is a stern teacher—unyielding, relentless, and unforgiving to those who ignore its warnings. In politics, this truth is axiomatic: those who forget history are condemned to repeat its tragedies. Today, as Nigeria navigates the treacherous waters of governance, the unfolding […] More
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Security Stands Tall As The Heartbeat Of Governor Okpebholo’s Vision For Edo
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow From Patrick Akhere Ebojele Security is no longer a slogan in Edo State of today; it has become the backbone of governance since Governor Monday Okpebholo assumed office. At a time when public anxiety is high and emotions are understandably raw following recent […] More
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Highways of Life, Not Death
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow By far impacting the most devastating effect on Nigerians home and abroad as 2025 began to wind down was the fatal accident involving the UK based Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, fondly hailed, AJ. The tragedy instantly claimed the lives of two of AJ’s […] More
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The Burden of Proof: A Record-Based Review of Charles Omole’s Muhammadu Buhari’s Biography
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow from Dr Udu Yakubu I am currently researching and writing an independent biography of Muhammadu Buhari – a project I commenced in April 2024 – and I recognise that this places me in a position of potential professional interest: the public perception of […] More
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in OpinionIn Memory Of Hon. Charles Idahosa OFR
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Charlie Temple, as we all fondly called him, was a warm and happy person, who made everyone around him, laugh. He was always making jokes. His friends loved to be around him. I first met Charlie Temple, in school many years ago. Even […] More
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Formalizing Our Informal Economy
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow The informal sector of our economy is enormous and demands our attention. It employs the majority of our population and generates income that many rely on for survival. I recently read the “Moniepoint” report on the informal sector, in Nigeria and it was […] More
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