The All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson in Lagos State, Seye Oladejo, has once again found his voice—this time on the wrong side of justice and fair play. To the best of my knowledge, democracy died on Monday, March 3, when members of the Lagos State House of Assembly “re-elected” the constitutionally impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, following the resignation of Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda from the same position, which she had secured with an overall majority from the Assembly floor. If this is the final resolution of the geopolitical shift that has caused the ruling elite sleepless nights in conducting a…
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In 2024, De Renaissance Patriots, a socio-cultural organisation of prominent Lagosians advocating for the emancipation of indigenous people in Lagos, raised concerns over their marginalisation in the governance of the state. By Seyi Clement The group examined this phenomenon from a socio-economic perspective and sounded the alarm over what it described as the systematic and deliberate exclusion of Lagos indigenes from political leadership. It argued that power has been transferred to non-indigenes, who, in turn, have used their influence to further alienate native Lagosians from the state’s political structure. The group was too polite, too cautious, and too politically correct…
In the maze of human relationships, loyalty often functions as a finite currency, shaped by motivations as unpredictable as the seasons. The truth is simple yet profound: everyone has a Price and a Prize. The Price is the temptation—an offer that tests fidelity—while the Prize represents the ultimate dream, the goal that fuels ambition. The irony, however, lies in how often we are unknowingly seduced by our Prices, turning our backs on our Prizes and, in doing so, questioning the very essence of loyalty. By Prof. Chiwuike Uba People tend to act in accordance with what they value most. The…
Gabon’s military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led the 2023 coup that ended 55 years of Bongo family rule, announced Monday that he will run for president in the April 12 election. Oligui had initially pledged to return power to civilians after a transitional period following the ousting of President Ali Bongo Ondimba in August 2023. However, a revised electoral code, approved by the transitional parliament in January, now permits members of the military and judiciary to contest elections. “After careful reflection and in response to your many appeals, I have decided to be a candidate in the April…
Mudashiru Obasa has been re-elected as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, following his impeachment on January 13, 2025, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. However, De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, a socio-cultural organization of Lagos State indigenes, has strongly condemned his reinstatement, calling it a “monument of shame.” In a statement issued by its Media Office on Monday, March 3, 2025, the group described the development as a disgraceful episode in the state’s legislative history. “The Lagos State House of Assembly is an amusement park that will be remembered as a monument of shame. Waterloo…
Venezuela has been ranked as the most crime-ridden country in the world, scoring 82.1 on the Crime Index, according to a recent report by World Facts. The report, which measures crime levels across various nations, places Papua New Guinea (80.4) and Afghanistan (78.4) in second and third positions, respectively. Other countries in the top five include Haiti (78.3) and South Africa (75.5), underscoring the security challenges faced by these nations. The index reflects factors such as violent crime, organized crime, and law enforcement effectiveness. Nigeria ranks 14th in global crime index Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, was ranked 14th globally…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman, Mbala Dajou Abuba, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, for attempting to traffic a large consignment of cocaine to Istanbul, Turkey. Abuba had ingested the drugs before his arrest. The suspect, a native of Zaire Province in Angola, was apprehended on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the screening point of Kano airport while attempting to board Egypt Air flight MS 880 to Istanbul via Cairo. A body scan confirmed that he had ingested illicit drugs, leading authorities to place him under excretion…
The Africa Literature Trust Fund proudly announces the release of If I Were My Country’s President, a compelling new poetry collection by acclaimed Nigerian media personality and poet Seunmanuel Faleye. Scheduled for publication on March 1, 2025, the book delves into Nigeria’s socio-political landscape, offering fresh perspectives and thought-provoking solutions to pressing national issues. In this masterfully crafted collection, Faleye employs his signature poetic style to explore key challenges facing modern Nigeria, including governance, social justice, economic disparity, and national unity. His verses blend sharp analysis with personal reflections, making the book both a powerful critique and a visionary roadmap…
Sokoto, Nigeria – The Sokoto State Government has described the strike action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto State University (SSU) chapter, as politically motivated. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Isa Muhammad Maishanu, made this assertion during a press conference on Friday, where he outlined the government’s position on the ongoing industrial action. Prof. Maishanu highlighted that before the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu took over, the university was in a deteriorated state, lacking basic amenities such as electricity, water supply, and well-maintained infrastructure. He emphasized that despite these challenges, ASUU-SSU did not embark…
The political landscape of Lagos State has never witnessed such turbulence as the ongoing crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly. It is deeply concerning that despite his lawful removal from office by an overwhelming two-thirds majority, former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa continues to preside over legislative proceedings with the backing of security personnel under the supervision of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Moshood Jimoh. It is imperative to reiterate that Obasa is no longer the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. His removal was executed in strict adherence to democratic principles, reflecting the collective will…