Lagos’ Name-Swap Politics: When Street Signs Become Tools of Division In Lagos today, history is being rewritten—one bus stop, one street sign at a time. The latest wave of renamings by the Lagos State Government might appear cosmetic on the surface, but the subtext is unmistakable: a deliberate sidelining of Igbo identity in Nigeria’s commercial…
“Mansa Dali Kaba; Ye Pari Pa; Kun Faya Kun”: The power of speaking in tongues and Its impact on our people Though I am a Christian by faith, I have always leaned towards independent thinking, guided by the conviction to call things as I see them, without fear or favour. This outlook often reminds me…
THE FINAL PLAN TO KILL YOU (A must read for everybody) There’s a war going on. It’s a war against your mind, your body, and your soul. And the worst part is, most people don’t even know it’s happening. The world as you see it today—pandemics, economic hardship, cashless policy, climate panic, wars in Europe…
Soludo’s Wild Claim: A Naija-Style Takedown of His Mental Stability Jab Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra’s self-anointed economic prophet, recently flung a verbal suya skewer at Peter Obi, declaring that anyone who refuses to chase reelection must have a screw loose in their mental agbada. Oh, Soludo, what a gbosa of a misstep! As a professor…
Nigeria’s Roads and CNG Fiasco: A Ticking Time Bomb for Disaster. By Chidi Ekeh In Nigeria, a nation blessed with vast natural gas reserves and audacious dreams of a cleaner energy future, the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) project was heralded as a revolutionary leap toward affordability and sustainability. Yet, as 4,000 gleaming CNG trucks roll…
Open Letter to Kemi Badenoch Dear Mrs. Kemi Badenoch, I write to you as a concerned observer, reflecting on your recent trajectory as the leader of the UK Conservative Party and the troubling pattern of disparaging remarks you have made about Nigeria, your country of birth. Your ascent to becoming the first Black woman to…
Oba Aladetoyinbo @10: A decade of Royal Grace and a tribute to a loyal brother; Rahaman Foluso Akorede. By Lai Gidado In the sacred lineage of Akure’s royal heritage, the path to the throne is never a casual stroll. It is often paved with trials, perseverance, and divine timing. Oba Dr. Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun…
Response to the Abia State Government’s Plan to Convert the New Government House into a Five-Star Hotel The announcement by the Abia State Government to convert the new Government House at Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, into a five-star hotel is a decision that warrants critical scrutiny. While the intention to repurpose a reportedly substandard structure and…
A New Dawn in Ondo: Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Masterstroke with Engr. Alabi’s Reappointment Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has kicked off his new tenure with the kind of visionary leadership that makes history. In a bold move that sent ripples of excitement across Ondo State, he reappointed Engr. Alabi Johnson —the “Light-Bringer” himself—as his Special Adviser on Energy….
IBB: The Architect of Nigeria’s Ruin and His Pathetic Memoir of Lies (A Scorching Indictment of Tyranny, Greed, and Historical Revisionism) 1. Introduction: A Thief of Destiny Dares to Rewrite History Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), Nigeria’s most duplicitous tyrant, has the audacity to peddle a memoir titled *“A Journey in Service.”* Service? To whom? Himself,…
