The Refinery Lie and Nigeria’s Lost Decade Part II, By Lanre Ogundipe
Nigeria’s refinery crisis did not emerge suddenly, nor can it be explained merely by technical breakdowns, ageing infrastructure, or inadequate funding. Those factors mattered,...
Kwara APC and the Imperative of Rewarding Loyalty, by Adewale Ojo
As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the next governorship cycle in Kwara State, the All Progressives Congress faces yet another defining moment...
Cultural Intelligence — The skill that includes everyone, by Ruth Oji
Last semester, I watched a talented graduate student lose a research assistant position she deserved. She had the qualifications. She’d done the work. But...
Of God and a coup plot, by Abimbola Adelakun
Following the court proceedings in the alleged coup plot against the Bola Tinubu administration has its amusing moments, one of which is the involvement...
When office ends but power remains, by Lanre Ogundipe
Governors, the Senate and the Quiet Narrowing of Nigeria’s Democratic Space
There is a pattern quietly consolidating itself within Nigeria’s political culture—so familiar now that...
Why Adekanmbi stands out as Oyo’s best governorship option in 2027,By Isaiah Okon
As Oyo State gradually approaches the 2027 governorship election, early signals from the political landscape suggest a subtle but consequential shift. Beyond familiar party...
NNPC’s Latest Clarification Underscores Nigeria’s Refinery Trust Deficit, By Lanre Ogundipe
The recent clarification issued by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) concerning its China refinery arrangement deserves careful public attention. According to...
The Tinubu Enigma: Power, Strategy and the Nigerian State- Part 10, by Lanre Ogundipe
Part 10: Reform, Pain and the Burden of Power
By Lanre Ogundipe
There is a profound difference between winning power and governing a distressed state.
Politics rewards...
Was the Awolowo, Akintola crisis instigated by enemies?, Festus Adedayo
William Shakespeare, in Othello, warned of the destructive power of envy and manipulation when he wrote: “O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; it is...
Oyo APC and its consensus blues, By Taiwo Adisa
In a matter of days, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State would be called upon to name its governorship candidate. The same...
