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OPINION: Transactional Politics: The Donkey and the Rider Phenomenon
Discover more Business & Industrial NEWS Business Formation Politics has its ways and every country has its own peculiarities. Being a politician demands tactfulness and smart decision-making to excel in whatever environment one finds oneself in. Nigerian politics is one of the world’s most volatile; it comes with an intriguing mix of money, treachery, deceit, backstabbing, betrayal, and even death.
Nigerian -American USCIS Officer Arrested Over Alleged $960k Green Card Bribery Scheme
A Nigerian -American Immigration Services officer and his Nigerian accomplice have been arrested after federal prosecutors accused them of taking payments to fast-track immigration applications, including cases involving green cards and U.S. citizenship. They are Lukman Owolabi Ganiyu who was arrested on September 2 alongside alleged co-conspirator Adeniyi Akeem Somoye.
Transactional Politics: The Donkey and the Rider Phenomenon, By MarchOyinki
Politics has it ways and every country has its own peculiarities. Being a politician demands tactfulness and smart decision making to excel in whatever environment that one finds himself or herself. Nigeria politics is one of the world’s most volatile, it comes with an intriguing mix of money, treachery, deceit, back stabbing, betrayal and even death.
AASEN Conducts Medical Outreach in Lagos, Lekki Housing Estate
By March Oyinki The Adedayo Akin-Taylor Skills and Empowerment Network (AASEN), successfully conducted a free medical outreach in Ikota Housing Estate along the Lekki-Epe Expressway on Saturday. The organization carried out medical consultations and essential healthcare support to members of the community.
Uruan Group Drums Support for NDC Rep Candidate, Akin-Taylor Ekong
By March Oyinki Lagos, Monday 17th August 2026, marked a significant addition to the support base of the NDC Eti-Osa Federal Constituency candidate for the House of Representative, in the 2027 Election, Pst. Dr. Adedayo Akin-Taylor Ekong, following the grand reception by the Uruan People’s Progressive Association (UPPA), Lagos State Headquarters led by the National President, Pst. Udorobong Jarkwa Etim.
Thought on The Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State, By Mudasiru Lawal
Introduction Tinubu and Administrator of Rivers State, retired Ibokkete Ibas during the latter’s swearing in on Wednesday The political debacle in Rivers State has taken a new twist following the declaration of a state of emergency by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 18 March 2025 to stop what the presidency termed as a potential breakdown of law and order.
Nigeria: Goodbye to Democratic Governance? By Promise Adiele
In practical terms, one can confidently argue that democratic governance in Nigeria as we know it is disappearing, vanishing across all levels of political corridors. The politicians are engaged in inordinate, self-serving machinations towards retaining power in 2027. Unfortunately, many Nigerians, lacerated by hunger, poverty, and deprivation have become cheerleaders for the politicians, justifying why an incompetent cast should remain on stage in the next election.
Niger Republic Formally Exits La Francophonie
By Ayo Kehinde The Republic of Niger has formally announced its withdrawal from the International Organisation of La Francophonie the global body that unites French-speaking nations. A statement by Niger’s Secretary-General of the Government, Laouali Labo, mandated its embassies worldwide to inform their host nations of its decision. “The Republic of Niger has decided to withdraw from the International Organisation of La Francophonie,” Labo said.
Nigeria Power Shortage: A Deliberate Ploy, By March Oyinki
March Oyinki The Access to electricity Index, collects its data from industry, national surveys and international sources such as IEA, IRENA, UNSD, World Bank and WHO. It describes access to electricity is the percentage of the population with access to electricity. Nigeria has spent a better part of the last 60 years grappling with the perennial challenges of power generation.
The Legend of Yebo Gogo Man Kole Omotoso, By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Late Omotoso The news that came from Johannesburg, South Africa on July 19 was heartrending: Kole Omotoso is dead! The lionized writer, Kole Omotoso, was my teacher at the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, for four years of my study there in the Dramatic Arts Department with Professor Wole Soyinka as Head of Department.
Native doctor and palliatives, more on voodoo economics, be Prince Charles Dickson
Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D The worst part of a society manipulated by politics is to see the poor defending the rich who are responsible for their poverty. There was one man called Femi in Ibadan, 98 year old Baba Femo, he was alleged to have made pregnant a 19 year old girl, an allegation he blatantly denied, he insisted that he was not responsible, he wasn’t the person. The matter went to the court, he brought a lawyer called Nkiru to defend him.
Plateau SHA Tribunal Reserves Ruling on Langtang North Central Seat
From Yakubu Busari,Jos The Langtang North Central of the State House of Assembly Election Tribunal has reserved ruling to the petition filed by the All Progressive Congress ,(APC) candidate ,Hon Cirdum Nanbol Josiah against Nanbol Buromfwat of the Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP, to be communicated to parties .
Bayelsa Gov Race; Rekindling the Act of Surprise in the Underdog, By March Oyinki
Udengs Eradiri The governorship election that is coming up in November 2023 in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States, is undoubtedly, a crucial one and it presents another opportunity for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to redeem its damaged reputation, revamp its credibility and to rebuild the lost confidence and voter apathy that have encapsulated the citizens of the country.
Champions Enyimba and Lasisi Olagunju’s senseless attack against Igbo (3), By Ori Martins
Ori Martins Nothing dramatizes Lasisi Olagunju’s senselessness in his misguided attack on the Igbo in his column under discussion than when he stated that Ndigbo were thier worst enemies. Relying on interactions he had with, probably, two or three Igbo on the Internet – if at all he did – Olagunju passed a sweeping and unsubstantiated claims on the Igbo. It is most unfortunate.
Mr. President, Beware Buhari’s failures! By Anokwuru Richard Anyamele
Local and foreign leaders no longer say ‘this great nation, Nigeria’ because the dream great nation is down and off the radar. Great nations did great things that impacted humanity whereby they held sway for a while but Nigeria never got started as such. Still, Great Nigeria is possible and everything needed is on hand. Africa’s most populous nation needs to rise and adorn the badge of honour or she slips deeper into the mud.
The Gap Principle in Governance and People - Focused Development, By March Oyinki
March Oyinki Bad governance is a globally phenomenon peculiar to countries with irresponsible governments that denies its citizens a good life due to anti-people policies and programmes. African countries are particular culpable and are decrepit for wastefulness and misappropriation of scarce resources.
Going Back To Lagos Weekend With Wakabout Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Surprise is the word for Lagos. My brother Isidore left our House of Hunger in Ikate, Surulere, Lagos one mid-morning in search of a job. He returned to the house almost immediately, clutching two copies of the same newspaper. He had actually used the only money he had on him to buy two copies of the same edition of the newspaper known as Lagos Weekend! He bought one copy for me and the other for himself.
Going Back To Lagos Weekend With Wakabout, By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Surprise is the word for Lagos. My brother Isidore left our House of Hunger in Ikate, Surulere, Lagos one mid-morning in search of a job. He returned to the house almost immediately, clutching two copies of the same newspaper. He had actually used the only money he had on him to buy two copies of the same edition of the newspaper known as Lagos Weekend! He bought one copy for me and the other for himself.
FG, Reason INEC Is A Biased Umpire, By Comrade March Oyinki
Comrade March Oyinki Since 1999 the Federal Government have continually imposed on the Nigerian people a biased and non-Independent National Electoral Commission as its rigging machinery and an extension of its cacophony of unwieldy instruments of oppression, self-perpetration and imposition.
MRA Calls on NBC to Comply Fully with Court Order Restraining it from Imposing Fines on Broadcast Station
Media Rights Agenda, MRA, on Monday called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to comply fully with the orders of Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja which restrained it from further imposing fines on radio and televisions stations, saying even if it plans to appeal against the judgment, it should not continue to walk the path of lawlessness.
Obidient Movement Flock Without A Shepard, By March oyinki
Comrade March Oyinki The Obidient Movement is a phenomenon born out of a burning desire by Nigerian citizens across the globe, especially the youths to librate the country from the ruins of oppression, brutality, corruption, impunity, abuse of the rule of law and bad governance. The movement emerged from the bloodshed of our young sons and daughters who were shot at with life ammunition and maimed by the military at the Lekki Tollgate ‘theatre of death’ during the #EndSARS peaceful protest.
“Abracadabra” Nigeria 2023 - Quintus Serenus Sammonicus, By Prince Charles Dickson, Ph.D.
Prince Charles Dickson, Ph.D, One cannot eat crab in secret. At the beginning of the year, I had promised that for 12 months, In Shaa Allah, I will once a month X-ray the issues around the forthcoming general elections in the world’s largest black population and sufacracy. This is the grand finale of them all, on local parlance the bottom plate.
FCC Jones’ hooliganism against Imo NUJ, By Ori Martins
I must confess that one local commentator in Imo State I love reading is Mr. ONWUASOANYA FCC JONES (to write it the way he normally introduces himself). One fact I find roundly compelling and hugely profound about Jones, and which endears him to me is that he uses allusions – no matter how flawed – to buttress his points. This is a mark of knowledge and confirmation of one who understands the subject one is handling.
Tourism journalists laud Oyebanji’s tourism initiatives, policy over Ikogosi Warm Springs
By Suleiman Shehu Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State The Guild of Tourism Journalists in Nigeria (GTJN), has lauded Gov. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti for his tourism initiatives, policy and determination to develop the sector in the state.
Campaign Funds Creating Crack Between Labour Party and Support Groups, By March Oyinki
The tension brewing between Labour Party, LP, and the ‘Obidient’ support groups regarding delays in campaign funding and mobilization, is precipitating violence, which could erupt any moment soon, if not managed carefully and urgently too. As a support group, Movement for Change Worldwide (MFCW) believes strongly, that with urgent intervention, a normalization of the frail relationship is possible.
Tinubu Presents Action Plan to Pa Fasoranti, other Afenifere leaders
Tinubu receiving blessings from Pa Fasoranti during the visit on Sunday The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress on Sunday be in Akure, Ondo State paid a courtesy visit to Pa Reuben Fasoranti and the leadership of Afenifere, the Yoruba cultural and political organisation.
Atiku Meets U.S. officials in Washington over terror alerts in Abuja, other Nigerian cities
Foreign missions have heightened terror alerts across Nigeria since Monday. With alert and terror threat looming, Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar at the weekend held a crucial meeting with officials of the US States Department in Washington DC.
U17: Flamingos of Nigeria Shock German Machines 3-2, Lift Bronze
By Eniola Olatunji German Machines U17 girls got the shocker of their lives in faraway India on Sunday afternoon NIGERIA time when Nigeria glowed brighter in the 3rd place match destroying the amazing Machines 3-2 after regular time of 3-3 at 90 minutes. Nigeria made history as first African country to win world U17 female Bronze. Opeyemi Ajakaiye stunned the Germans with the opener in 20th minute as it was 1-0 at half time.
INEC and the “What Ifs” About 2023 Election, By March Oyinki
INEC boss, Prof Mahmood Yakubu The position of Movement for Change Worldwide (MFCW) remains sacrosanct about the 2023 Elections and the Independent National Electoral Commissions (INEC), which is that the electoral umpire must do all within its powers to ensure a free and credible elections in 2023. The group’s concerns focus on the following: 1. Invalid Voters Registration 2. Disenfranchisement of voters through missing PVCs 3. Unavailability of communication signal to transmit results 4.
Ekwueme: The Democrat Who Gave Abacha Red Card By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Ex VP, late Ekweme The soft, gentlemanly features of Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme belie the heart of steel inside the late first ever Vice-President of Nigeria. Back in 1998, Nigeria’s Head of State, General Sani Abacha, had perfected plans of transmuting from a military leader to a civilian president. Abacha got all the five existing political parties to adopt him as the sole presidential candidate.
I See an Obama-esque Hope in Obi’s Audacity By Isidore Emeka Uzoatu.
Knowing neither how nor why, I woke up this morning on a kind of high. Largely influenced by the escalating cost of energy worldwide, it left me, a la once upon Jamaican reggae icon Dennis Brown, halfway up and halfway down. Then in a follow-up daydream, a diptych of the official portraits of Peter Obi and Barack Obama came hovering over me. Rather surprisingly, the plastic smiles plastered on their lips only served to evoke thoughts of the Niger and Benue rivers in me.
Obi’s Thriftiness will Pull Nigeria out of Poverty, By March Oyinki
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party The popular slogan, “Obi no dey give shishi,” have become a household slogan in the Obidient movement, of which Movement For Change Worldwide (MFCW) is an arm. The slogan that has mostly been misinterpreted and often misconstrued by opponents of the Labour Party Nigeria, and have associated it with thriftiness and the absence of gratification for his followers.
Appeal Court discharges Nnamdi Kanu, challenges High Court’s jurisdiction
The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has discharged the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu is being prosecuted by the Federal Government at the Federal High Court in Abuja for 15 count charges bordering, including treasonable felony and terrorism, offences he allegedly committed in the course of his separatist campaigns.
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