In The End, Politics Of Survival May Not Guarantee Survival
In Nigeria’s political evolution, perhaps no strategy has been abused more than the “politics of survival”. This is the desperate, self-serving manoeuvre of switching parties, sacrificing ideology, and abandoning principles, all in pursuit of political…
Sympathy and Empathy – Reflections By Bolutife Oluwadele
Incidentally, the dictionary treats these two concepts as synonyms. But in the real sense of usage, the two connote different meanings, with one having a deeper emotional connection than the other. Yes, both words indicate an emotional response to a…
‘Sorry’ and ‘Thank You’ are Lost in Transit
There was a time when words like ‘sorry’ and ‘thank you’ carried weight, when they weren’t just conversational fillers but genuine reflections of gratitude and remorse. Today, these words often feel like mere social formalities, uttered out of habit…
Have The Super Eagles Become Rudderless?
In a scathing critique posted on X recently, renowned investigative journalist, David Hundeyin argues that the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has lost its identity and direction. According to Hundeyin, the team’s decline stems…
How Money Took Center Stage in Edo and Ondo’s 2024 Elections
Listen, the 2024 Edo and Ondo governorship elections were not just a contest of ideas, they were a battle of financial muscle. With billions of naira pouring into campaigns, political parties pulled out all the stops to secure voter loyalty. But beneath…
The Senator and the Former Minister – Who Let the Dogs Out?
Duke of Shomolu writes… Wait—by the close of business today, I wouldn’t be surprised if we hear that the whole mess happened because the Senator wanted to sleep with the former Minister, and she refused. That would be a fitting twist to the…
Africa Must Stop Philandering With Everybody
For centuries, Africa has been a continent defined by outsiders, sought after for its resources, manipulated for its strategic value, and too often dismissed as a passive player on the world stage. But the winds are shifting. Africa is scrambling in its…
Rivers: Was it About Governance or Politics?
Deyemi Saka writes… While we may debate whether the recent proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State fully adheres to the provisions of Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) or whether it is…
I May Not Be Supporting the NYSC Lady
Duke of Shomolu writes… My new mission is to get Nigerians, especially public commentators, to move away from emotional diatribes on issues and take rational, fact-based approaches. Senator Natasha’s issue has once again shown the very worst in…
YouTube: Nollywood’s New Creative Sanctuary
As streaming giants retreat, Nigerian filmmakers rediscover YouTube’s promise. How quickly things change. One moment, Netflix and other streaming giants are dishing out lucrative licensing deals to Nollywood filmmakers, and the next, they’re pulling…