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January 27, 2026

The Candidate, APC and the Long Game: Stakeholders’ Visit Signals a Calculated Return

In Nigerian politics, moments of silence are often more instructive than loud declarations. Yesterday afternoon in Abuja, one such moment unfolded quietly but meaningfully as His Excellency Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka received key political stakeholders from Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area at his residence. The visit, though framed as a courtesy call, was driven by a... Read More
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January 25, 2026

Rotational Presidency, Tinubu and the Politics of Balance – SIA

Abeokuta did not merely host a birthday celebration on Sunday; it witnessed a political and civic gathering that spoke volumes about relevance, structure and enduring influence. Before the crowds, before the music, and before the speeches, Senator Ibikunle Amosun began his 68th birthday with prayer. Christian and Muslim clerics gathered ahead of the main event... Read More
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January 25, 2026

2027 – The Governor, Senator: A Life Shaped by Strategy, History and the Burden of Relevance

January 25 January 25 is one of those dates that quietly carry the weight of history. In 1958, Nigeria was nearing independence, oil was beginning to redefine its economy, Africa was rising against colonial rule, and the world itself was locked in a race for scientific and strategic dominance. It was a season of preparation;... Read More
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January 18, 2026

A state’s struggle for recognition and development – The factual narratives

I arrived in Jalingo on a quiet Saturday—no drama, just a gentle descent into a place whose story overshadows its airport. From above, Taraba promises abundance: broad land, generous contours. Yet, Nigeria reminds us: potential isn’t prosperity. Taraba’s struggle isn’t for resources but for effective systems; when governance, infrastructure, and recognition break down, prosperity remains... Read More
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January 17, 2026

UK Rejects US Tariff Threats Over Arctic Security as PM Reaffirms Support for Denmark on Greenland

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has firmly rejected any suggestion that Greenland’s future could be subject to external pressure, stating unequivocally that the territory remains part of the Kingdom of Denmark and that its destiny lies solely with the Greenlandic and Danish peoples. In a statement released by Downing Street on Friday, the Prime Minister... Read More
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January 2, 2026

Lawmaker, Advocate, and a Courageous Voice in Nigeria’s Public Discourse

At a time many public office holders choose caution or silence over conviction, a young Nigerian lawmaker has continued to distinguish himself as a bold and courageous voice in the nation’s public discourse. Hon. Clement Jimbo, who represents the Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, brings clarity, courage, and conviction to national... Read More
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December 28, 2025

AMBASSADOR: Citizenship by Choice: Ghana’s Ambassadorial Appointment That Challenges Global Norms

When Ghana appointed Kojo Choi as its Ambassador to South Korea, it made a diplomatic statement that goes beyond symbolism and enters the realm of modern statecraft. Kojo Choi was born in Chuncheon, South Korea, in 1978 as Choi Seung Eub. As a teenager, he relocated to Ghana with his father, Reverend John Choi, a... Read More
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December 27, 2025

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭

𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐮 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐚, 𝐄𝐲𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬. “Ṅkan tí à ńwá lọ Ṣókótó, wá ní àpo ṣòkòtò.” 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭. This proverb framed my thoughts as I stood on the historic grounds of Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, on the 27th day of December,... Read More
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December 23, 2025

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 

Travelling, they say, is an education, and once again, that truth revealed itself to me. Today, I took my family on their first journey to Badagry, not by the familiar stretch of road, but by the ancient, living waters of Lagos. In that gentle glide across the lagoon, learning unfolded in layers, of beauty, history,... Read More
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