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Olusegun Adeniyi The biggest losers in the Osun State gubernatorial election are the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,

REUBEN ABATI The success of the Gubernatorial election held in Osun State on Saturday, August 15, 2026 had implications that went beyond the boundaries of the state. The lead up

This weekend was the first time in Nigeria’s history that ability to dance is suspected to have been a major factor in an election victory. Osun State Governor Ademola Nurudeen

By David A. B. Mark At 85, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida is not merely celebrating another birthday. He is celebrating a remarkable journey through the history of Nigeria, a journey

By Kingsley Moghalu “I was very surprised,” my friend said over the phone, “to see your endorsement of General Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography—and on the front cover, no less.” “And why

Uche Diala right of reply A Reply to “The Advocate” of 4 August 2026 Onikepo Braithwaite’s column on the alleged illegal interception of the National Security Adviser’s telephone, and the

I  was recently invited to contribute my perspective on a conversation between two brilliant submissions on the primacy and priority of leadership or followership in Nigeria. I have not come

By Olusegun Adeniyi In the build-up to 2003 when the then incumbent Governor Olusegun Osoba was seeking re-election on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) and then incumbent

REUBEN ABATI There has been quite some drama out there in the lead up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections and one of the most outstanding episodes would be the unending,

By Olusegun Adeniyi The Ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria, Her Excellency Anna Westerholm, was the special guest of honour at the graduation ceremony (Kindergarten 2 and Primary 5 pupils) of