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The north will determine Nigeria’s next president

In Nigeria’s politics, the north is indispensable – and it has always been. By the contrivance of kismet, the north has always…

How Russia overshadows France in Africa

France’s hitherto undisputed influence in Africa is being increasingly overshadowed by Russia’s growing influence across the continent.  Over the deca

Tinubu saga: Who is Bola Ahmed Tinubu?

By Dr. Bisi Olawunmi    Since he made his debut in politics as an activist in the pro-democracy agitations of the National Democratic Coalition (

Enablers of the return of the military in West Africa

The current democratic transition in West Africa started in the early 1990s. At the formal level, it led to the establishment of constitutional rule a

Oshodi chieftaincy controversy, the moral tale of Icarius and the Sun

By Mufu Tijani Mythology, folktales and even stories from religious books are full of warnings against excessive pride by individuals, groups or organ