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Waiting for an African Pope, By Azu Ishiekwene
It’s nothing to laugh off, however tempting. If the movies imitate life, we may not be as far away from an African pope. It…
King who died inside the honey pot, By Funke Egbemode
When Prince Amuniwaiye ascended the throne of his fathers, it looked like he would do well. Oyo had looked forward to a new era…
Climate action is the gateway to a new era of growth and prosperity for…
Bold climate plans can drive Nigeria’s economic take-off, improving living standards, and delivering massive benefits for people,…
The Balewa road Tinubu is travelling, By Festus Adedayo
An ancient Yoruba anecdote narrates the destructive nature of the tongue. Its moral is specifically targeted at leaders who make…
Dual Power Situation in Osun and the Implications, By Kolade Ismail
By Kolade Ismail
As the Osun State chapter of APC backed up its rhetoric with action and took over the administration of the…
From America first to America alone: The lab meets the street, By Azu…
It’s nearly 20 years since Mark Steyn wrote a non-fiction book, America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It.
Steyn, a…
Amaechi, el-Rufai and Tinubu’s kernel, By Festus Adedayo
Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde, in his lowest moment in prison, drew a comparison of how he sank from being one of the…
Trump, again…, By Azu Ishiekwene
On the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th President of the U.S., on January 19, 2017, I wrote an article I could…
What you might expect in 2025, By Azu Ishiekwene
“Arsenal fans are currently over the moon, testosterone pumping – and why not? The story will not change in 2024… the odds are not…
Back story of Tinubu interview, By Azu Ishiekwene
Apart from General Sani Abacha, I have met one-on-one with every Nigerian leader since 1992, from General Ibrahim Babangida.…