Wednesday Column

Wednesday Column

Restoring normalcy: A synopsis of the Makarfi report

Those familiar with Nigerian politics will recall that 11 years ago the political climate was overheating. It was the year that the APC gained momentu

SIECs pay to contest: Barriers or filters

As things stand, all state independent electoral commissions (SIECs) will adopt specific charges to candidates, an addition on top of the fees charged

Tinubu’s turn: Stepping into Mobutu’s shoes

Tinubu’s presidency is truly surpassing all expectations. I say this not to glorify him but to caution the Nigerian people. He is transforming into a

Northern rescuers are in the history books

The cries for leadership to rescue the North keep pushing me to revisit the wisdom of Sir Gawain Bell, Governor of Northern Nigeria, in his letters to

The making of Madawaki of Ilorin

Ilọrin Emirate, unlike others in northern Nigeria, has a unique composition and peculiar history. It is dominated by people of different ethnic backgr