MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas “In every community, there is a class of people profoundly dangerous to the rest. I don’t mean the criminals. For them we have punitive sanctions. I mean the leaders. Invariably, the most dangerous people seek power” – Saul Bellow, 1915-2005, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 124. Newspapers headlines were grim a […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas •Inside opposition party’s race for survival At first glance, it looks like another political fight. Then you step inside the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre Abuja, and the air tells a different story. The hall is packed; not just full, but crowded, alive, shifting. Supporters stand shoulder to shoulder. Aides move quickly between clusters. Conversations […] Read more
Chukwudi Akasike, Olufemi Adediran and Daniel Ayantoye MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Opposition parties have started pushing for boycott of the 2027 general elections over alleged bias by the Independent National Electoral Commission and purported moves to make President Bola Tinubu the sole contender at the polls. The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party and the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has again condemned what he described as the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world. In an Easter message shared on his X account on Sunday, Netanyahu extended greetings to Christians in Israel, the United States, and across the globe, wishing them a […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Suspect arrested by NDLEA Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a major drug trafficking syndicate following a three-week intelligence-led operation that led to the interception of cocaine consignments hidden in tins of palm kernel extract and the arrest of the cartel’s kingpin. The agency said the illicit […] Read more
By Dr. Richard Ikiebe MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Nigeria’s recent history has exposed the limits of our leadership model of 27 years. Partisan politicians, as presently organised, are trapped in short-term, extractive incentives. Technocrats in government, however competent, have mostly failed when inserted into that same political machine. Together, they represent failures of design, and not […] Read more
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas “I don tire for this country o! In fact, I am really, really fed up! Was it not Emilokan that I sighted at the burial ceremony of Nasir el-Rufai’s mother or was I seeing double?” “O-ti o! You were seeing triple! Mr. President was there life and direct! He […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced plans to commence a nationwide revalidation of the register of voters, aimed at removing ineligible entries and strengthening the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process. In a public notice issued via its official X handle on Friday, the commission said the exercise would target the removal […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has stepped down from her position, PUNCH Online reports. She became the third cabinet member to resign following President Bola Tinubu’s directive for appointees seeking elective office in 2027 to vacate their positions. She announced her resignation on Friday through a letter […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to blending traditional institutions with modern governance to drive sustainable development, as he presented staff and instruments of office to three newly elevated Obas in Ibadanland. The ceremony, held at the historic Mapo Hall on Friday, marked a significant milestone in the […] Read more
