On Page 28 of his very provocative book, The Present Darkness: A history of Nigerian organized crime, (2016) Stephen Ellis, British historian and Africanist, compared Nigerian politics to con artistry. Their practices, he said, were not different from acts of fabulists and fraudsters. Ellis’ take on Nigerian leaders synchronizes with a Henry Louis Gate’s The New Yorker piece of 25 …

Frontline politician and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s Governorship Election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has sent warm greetings to the people of Edo State in particular and Nigerians in general as Christians across the world celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a message, Ighodalo rejoiced with the people, urging them …

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla and Tanzanian singer Juma Mkambala aka Juma Jux have exchanged their wedding vows in an outdoor white wedding ceremony held on Friday. Videos now circulating social media reveal the moment Juma Jux arrived at the venue and when Priscilla walked down the isle alongside her father. The videos also captured the moment the couple …

The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa,has urged intending pilgrims from the state to make careful and responsible use of the facilities provided to them in Saudi Arabia. He made this appeal during a supervisory visit to various Hajj Induction Course Centers across the state. In a statement made available to newsmen by …

Every student of the Bible will be presumed to be familiar with the Great Sanhedrin that can be regarded as equivalent to the modern-day Supreme Court in most countries of the world that pride themselves as subscribers to the doctrine and practice of the Rule of Law. Cases move from lower courts to the highest court in such countries, a …

On Monday, 13 April, governors on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Their discussion centred on matters affecting the party, including plans for the 2027 presidential election. Among the governors at the meeting were Senator Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Peter …

The daughter of renowned Nigerian clergyman and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, Love Ogah, has revealed a shocking account of an assassination attempt on her father during her secondary school years. Speaking during a recent sermon, Ogah recounted how a group of hired assassins stormed their home with the intent to kill Bishop Oyedepo. According to …

As Christians across Nigeria and around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) representing the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, extends heartfelt Easter greetings to the faithful and to all Nigerians. ‘Easter reminds us that even in the face of pain and despair, hope can be reborn. It is …

The human heart is made of stone, and as Nigerians, we have stubborn traits embedded in us that keep us repeating the same thing after being warned and punished severely. The trend of Ponzi scheme didn’t start today, but from the days of MMM to CBEX now, the issue persists. The perpetrators present these schemes to us by rebranding and …

It’s understandable if you have not paid attention. I can’t help noticing because minding other people’s business is a part of my job description. On Tuesday, the newspapers reported a spat between the children of two leading politicians, Mohammed Abubakar and Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed. Mohammed and Shamsudeen are the children of Atiku and Bala. Atiku was Nigeria’s vice president, and …