Opinion
Archbishop Ladigbolu: From Pulpit to the Throne?
Archbishop Ladigbolu: From Pulpit to the Throne? By Temitope Ajayi I have seen some media reports that suggest retired Methodist Church Archbishop, Ayo Ladigbolu is in the race to be the next Alaafin of Oyo. This is quite an interesting twist in the race of who succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. I have always
Ebun Adegboruwa’s juvenile hysteria and emotionalism By Ayo Oluwole Peters
Ebun Adegboruwa’s juvenile hysteria and emotionalism By Ayo Oluwole Peters Were he not well recognized as a lawyer of repute and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) to boot, one would have been forgiven for ascribing a personally signed press statement this week by Mr Ebun Olu Adegboruwa to the theatrical antics of an ignorant
JONATHAN AND THE APC PRIMARIES BY ABISOGUN MARTINS
JONATHAN AND THE APC PRIMARIES BY ABISOGUN MARTINS That, from all indications, former President Goodluck Jonathan is even contemplating running for President next year on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) speaks volumes about grave deficiencies in his character and moral integrity, a key factor that led to his ouster from office
TOMORROW IS HERE: IT’S EITHER WE MAKE OR MAR IT | Omogbolahan L.A. BABAWALE
Office of Hon. Akinjide Kazeem Akinola Campaign Organisation (AKACO) TOMORROW IS HERE: IT’S EITHER WE MAKE OR MAR IT Dear APC Delegates, Tomorrow is here. History is about to be made. Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency will either make history of re-enacting a renaissance of hope, a beckon to total quality leadership representation and an embracement of
APC’s bitter but puissant pill | Tahir Ibrahim Tahir, Talban Bauchi.
APC’s bitter but puissant pill | Tahir Ibrahim Tahir, Talban Bauchi. Deep down, as an APC faithful, I have harbored a genuine fear of having to contend with an ‘ATIKU’, as the flagbearer of the PDP in the 2023 polls. The man is a sagacious politician, a ballot veteran and a professional linguist of the
The Tinubu Phenomenon in Nigeria’s Political Firmament By Sam Kargbo
The Tinubu Phenomenon in Nigeria’s Political Firmament By Sam Kargbo I was already a veteran resident of Lagos in 1999 when Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu became the Governor of Lagos State. One thing I did not fail to notice was the team he set up to push forward his vision for the state. I had
APC primaries and PMB’s legacy By Segun Ayobolu
APC primaries and PMB’s legacy By Segun Ayobolu Despite the shift in the scheduled timetable, which would have seen both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hold their respective presidential primaries to elect presidential candidates for the 2023 polls this weekend, the exercise when it holds will be interesting
APC’S GAMBLE WITH JONATHAN by Ebiowei John
APC’S GAMBLE WITH JONATHAN by Ebiowei John A Goodluck Jonathan presidential candidacy on All Progressives Congress’ platform is an uphill task, writes Ebiowei John For some time now, there have been speculations about moves by powerful northern political forces to get Goodluck Jonathan, the immediate past president of Nigeria, to run the 2023
The Day Tinubu Reaped What He sowed By Bayo Onanuga
The Day Tinubu Reaped What He sowed By Bayo Onanuga A lot of people, not close to Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, often wonder what makes him tick; why there is so much buzz around him; and why he seems to have rabid supporters all over the country. He has some rabid haters as well, some
Osinbajo: Senator Adeyeye and his dishonest thesis | Senator Ajibola Basiru Ph.D
Osinbajo: Senator Adeyeye and his dishonest thesis | Senator Ajibola Basiru Ph.D I read with deep interest an article published in Premium Times by my predecessor in the Senate as the representative of Osun Central Senatorial District, Senator Professor Sola Adeyeye. I believe the description of him at the foot of the article as “the