Written by Days after his return from an official trip to Japan and Brazil, President Bola Tinubu last Thursday jetted out on “vacation” to France, his perpetual personal home. “The vacation will last 10 working days,” a spokesman explained, adding that it is part of his 2025 annual leave. And for those who are concerned … Continue reading “Mixed metaphors: The EFCC’s burden”
When I first heard Minister of Works David Umahi say that the Lagos-Calabar Highway would be completed by January 2026, I spilt my coffee. “I assure you that by January next year, God willing, we will have this road completed,” he was quoted as saying during an inspection tour on Wednesday I lost … Continue reading “Mixed Metaphors: Tinubu’s eight years of misery, famine and blood?”
President Bola Tinubu hosted a section of religious leaders at the State House of late. The guests made their case about how violent attacks happened in parts of the nation. Of course, they spoke for their constituency, the body of religionists they led. One complaint that is well known by now is that their followers … Continue reading “Insecurity: Who did not believe President Tinubu By Tunji Ajibade”
Dear Uncle Ahmed, Kowtowing is when a kowtower bows before wealth, power and influence. But, Your Excellency, when I refer to you as ‘Uncle Ahmed’, I’m not on a bootlicking mission. I call you ‘Uncle’ because we were neighbours in the same hood, where you and I tenanted in the early 1990s. That was … Continue reading “Shameful letter on Tinubu’s slavish Assembly By Tunde Odesola”
As the Lenten Season commences, I extend heartfelt wishes to all Christians in Nigeria and worldwide who partake in this sacred time. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, the 40-day period is a time of fasting, prayer, and repentance, preparing believers for the joyous celebration of Easter. During Lent, Christians engage in earnest prayer, self-denial, … Continue reading “Statement By President Bola Tinubu On The Commencement Of The 2025 Lenten Season”
The recent barrage of attacks and acerbic criticisms directed the way of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by a section of northern elites is quite befuddling. Having ruled Nigeria and been in charge of her economy and other critical sectors for a majority of the part of her existence, one would have thought that these northern … Continue reading “Tinubu: What Does the North Really Want? – By Jude Ndukwe”
The rate at which flattery is becoming an article of faith in Nigeria’s governance is alarming. At practically every turn, you hear or read about some flattery being showered on President Bola Tinubu, who is yet to spend two years in office as the helmsman of Nigeria. Some people argue that this “Kabiyesi” syndrome, … Continue reading “Halt these Tinubu hail Marys – By Lekan Sote”
“Bros, I dey hail oh” “I dey greet. What’s up?” “We couldn’t finish our gist last week. But since then, so much has happened. That is why I am calling. Just to pick your brains, bro.” “You will have to let me finish this bowl of hot piping amala and orisirisi before it gets cold, … Continue reading “Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills And Other Stories By Reuben Abati “
You can accuse the Bola Tinubu administration of failing on all fronts, but one thing you will never be able to say about his over-bloated press team is that they do not show up when their principal suffers disgrace. This time, the target of their ire was former president Olusegun Obasanjo, who, during a recent … Continue reading “Obasanjo and Tinubu, two old men naked-ing each other”
“We eagerly anticipate the coming on stream of the Kaduna, Warri and Port Harcourt refineries before the end of this year, as promised by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPCL, Mele Kyari. This milestone will not only end baseless rumours of monopoly but also position Nigeria as a refining hub for petroleum products … Continue reading “Dangote vs Pinnacle and others on fuel supply”