By Dan Agbese

The season is virtually upon us. The politicians are sharpening their knives for 2023. The sound is becoming jarringly louder. Prayer warriors are being pressed into service just like the eyes and the ears of the gods. It is always good to seek the assurances and the support of God and the gods in the battle for political power in our country. It is a battle no one takes lightly.

By Femi Adesina

Many were the prayers and goodwill messages that sped our feet to Owerri, capital of Imo State, the Eastern Heartland, on September 9, 2021.

By C Don Adinuba

The Anambra State Government is pleased with the enthusiastic messages of solidarity it has been receiving from the public, especially the youth, to the measures taken in the last few days towards the full resumption of socioeconomic activity in the state every workday of the week, including Monday.

By Femi Babafemi

The danger of writing a tribute to any high profile personality in Nigeria today is obvious: the writer runs the risk of being misrepresented as a political praise singer, or at times, time and tide can cast him as a bootlicker, especially, if the subject of his adulation suffers a reversal of fortune, materially or reputation-wise.

By Femi Adesina

For those who believe in the ineluctable victory of good over evil, no matter how long it takes, this has been an inspiring week.

By Azu Ishiekwene

Zambia’s peaceful and orderly election in August offered a glimmer of hope that Africa’s story might be changing.

By Onjefu Okidu

Akume, as he is popularly known, the former Governor of Benue State, former Senator representing Northwest zone of the state, and present Minister for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, has seen and seized great opportunities in the affairs of Benue State, the food basket of Nigeria.

By Dan Garba

The assertion is indeed true that Adamawa state is the land of beauty to the nation. It is, no doubt, a fact beyond the mere slogan. Adamawa is a land endowed with so many beautiful scenes that nature brought to be in many parts of the state. It is endowed with the beauty of humanity. It is also a blessed land with many ethnic groups (tribes). The people are uniquely different with enormous potentials for excellence in many areas of endeavor, leadership inclusive.

By Ezeh Jude Ogechi

According to the famous American attorney and political commentator, John Bolton: "There is no patriotic obligation to help advance the career of a politician who is otherwise pursuing interests that are fundamentally antithetical to your values. That's not the call of patriotism."

By Azu Ishiekwene

One month from now, Nigeria’s last batch of states created in 1996 to bring the total to 36, would turn 25 years old.

By Ezeh Jude Ogechi

Three weeks ago in this space, we mused on the topic: "Abba Kyari: Why are Nigerians acting surprised?" And we asked, "who investigates the investigator."? It was informed by the twist that having seen the endemic corrupt practices within the rank and file of our police force, Nigerians still expressed surprise at the allegations by U.S intelligence police that DCP Abba Kyari was an accessory to Hushpuppi's crimes.

By Sunny Irakpo

Drug trafficking is becoming more prevalent in our society in recent years. Years after years, we keep on battling with this scourge as a nation. Some persons have chosen drug trafficking as a huge source of income and the inglorious business is growing in leaps and bounds. The immoral business has become a multi-billion naira industry for the perpetrators of the trade. The players in Nigeria are not relenting in their attempts to expand their trade across all nations of the world.