In what many Nigerians have now dubbed “Governor’s Gatekeeping Drama,” the newly sworn-in Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has stirred the hornet’s nest by […]
Category: Politics
PDP Senators Dump Ship for APC—A Familiar Dance in Nigeria’s Political Theatre
In what some might call the latest episode of Nigeria’s political game of musical chairs, four Senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic […]
₦22 Billion Pension Payout: A Breath of Relief, but the Journey is Far from Over
For thousands of Nigerian retirees who have waited patiently—and in many cases, painfully—for their pension dues, the recent announcement by the Federal Government came like […]
Suspended But Unrelenting: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Fight for Her Seat
The red chamber remains closed to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan – at least for now. As Nigeria’s Senate takes its annual recess, its controversial decision to […]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: Senegal’s Prisoner-President and the Promise of Change
In one of the most unexpected twists in modern African politics, Bassirou Diomaye Faye went from a prison cell to the presidency of Senegal in […]
Wike Backs Okpebholo Amid Obi’s Benin Visit Drama: A Tale of Protocol, Politics and Power
In Nigeria’s high-stakes political theatre, even a hospital visit can turn into a national debate. That’s exactly what happened earlier this month when Labour Party’s […]
Locked Out, But Not Backing Down: Senator Natasha’s Dramatic Return to the Senate
It was anything but an ordinary Tuesday at Nigeria’s National Assembly. Around midday, the black car carrying Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan rolled up to the gates […]
Palace Politics: A Peek Inside the President’s Inner Circle
In politics, power is never held alone. Behind every strong leader is a network of loyal allies, quiet influencers, ambitious rivals—and sometimes, family members who […]
The Making of a Kingpin – How a Leader Rose to Power
In a smoky corner of a worn-down café in the heart of the city, the name Malik Mahmud still draws whispers—half respect, half fear. Today, […]
The Strategist and the Strongman: Inside Paul Kagame’s Rwanda
In 1994, Rwanda was a country shattered. Close to a million people had been slaughtered in just 100 days. The world watched in horror, and […]