Useni was also a man of great dignity. Even as a serving minister under what was arguably Nigeria's most brutal military regime, Useni treated civilians with...
Respect for former leaders like Obasanjo is not just a matter of courtesy; it is a reflection of our national values. By treating elder statesmen with...
A sustainable solution to the Gaza crisis necessitates addressing its root causes through political dialogue. The two-state solution, envisioning independent Israeli and Palestinian states coexisting peacefully,...
Today, as Nigeria continues to navigate its challenges in governance, it is important to share stories of leadership like Bagudu's. He may not recall these encounters,...
Democratic leaders have not fared much better as they have respectively in various political dispensations failed to address corruption and power supply issues effectively, even as...
The role of politicians in a democracy is not only to govern but also to provide constructive criticism when necessary. However, for such criticism to be...
But what about General Matthew Olusegun Obasanjo? What about General Jack Yakubu Gowon? What about General Muhammad Buhari? They are Babangida's still-living historical contemporaries. Like General...
In fact, when a nation fails to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, social unrest, crime, and political instability become inevitable. Already, the...
Ultimately, for Nigeria to truly embrace democracy, its institutions must evolve beyond mere rhetoric and symbolic gestures. Courts and security agencies need to remain neutral and...
As they all gathered by the feet of IBB last Thursday, they should have learned a fundamental lesson from the senescent General: that it is only...