If you followed, watched, or were live at the Super Bowl you will agree with me that Kendrick Lamar’s presence at the Super Bowl was not just another high-profile performance; it was a masterclass in media influence, narrative control, and cultural imprinting. His ability to spark conversations, drive digital engagement, and shape public discourse proves the power of deliberate strategic media …

General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has long been nicknamed Nigeria’s Maradona for his adept political manoeuvring, often sidestepping accountability for impactful decisions. Babangida, however, surpassed himself in Chapter 12 of A Journey in Service, not by confessing to the annulment of the 12 June 1993, election, but by rewriting history without shame. Instead of owning up to his actions in undermining Nigerians …

Lagos is one of the most important cities in Nigeria and Africa. As the commercial capital and the economic hub of West Africa it generates about 30% of Nigeria’s GDP. As a mega-city, which requires development that is commensurate to its status, there is an enormous demand on the leadership of the state to design economic policies that will constantly …

Since Thursday when his autobiography, A Journey in Service, was launched, former military president, Ibrahim Babangida has taken centre-stage of national attention. The autobiography reminds me of James Hadley Chase’s Make the Corpse Walk. It is the story of eccentric millionaire, Kester Weidmann, who in his weirdest best, believed money could buy everything, life and death inclusive. So, one day, …

Today, I delight to ask questions, which I expect those closer than me to the affected scenes of activity to answer. The rumblings in Ondo state, though multi-faceted, are in two broad categories – security of life and property and cloak-and-dagger struggle for power and fleeting relevance by politicians and power blocs. On the security front, Ondo state is not …

Recent revelations from Aliko Dangote at General Ibrahim Babangida’s book launch, along with Prince Arthur Eze’s own testimony have once again exposed the deep-seated inequalities that have long defined Nigeria’s economic and political landscape. Dangote openly admitted: ‘He (Babangida) called us into a room and gave us banking licences… He asked us to pay one million (Naira) each for oil …

With credit crunch still biting hard, there is no better time to offer succour and relief to Lagosians especially those suffering lots of privation more than they are willing to admit. Interestingly, under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the workforce and the entire populace have continued to enjoy lots of freebies in form of concessions, rebates, and other such gestures that have …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) frequently finds itself in the media spotlight, and for good reason. As the body responsible for organising the Hajj pilgrimage for Nigerian Muslims, its operations naturally draw significant public and media interest. Hajj is not just a religious obligation for Muslims but one of the largest annual gatherings in the world. For Nigerian …

Two social media video clips on South East youths during the week attracted deserving attention. In the first was a young man who had been on apprenticeship for seven years and was being rewarded (settled) by his master (Oga) for his dedication and faithfulness. The location was in Enugu. In the second clip were youths in chains and manacles at …

The political atmosphere of Southern Kaduna has always been shaped by a contest between grassroots mobilisation and elite manipulation. At the heart of this struggle is Senator Danjuma Laah, who is deeply rooted in the masses’ aspirations, yet strategically sidelined by the elite class within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). His journey, from being a formidable force in the PDP …