MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Long before Atiku Abubakar became a household name across Nigeria, he had been nurturing presidential ambitions that have not lasted for three decades. When the military administration of Ibrahim Babangida initiated the 1993 transition programme, Atiku threw his hat into the ring within the Social Democratic Party (SDP), contesting the presidential primaries against the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The recent Supreme Court ruling restoring the leadership of David Mark as National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may appear like a decisive victory for the opposition party, but a closer look shows the crisis is far from resolved. While the apex court set aside the order of the Court […] Read more
By Ayo Dada MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas PRESIDENT TINUBU: ON HIS MANDATE… On May 29, 2023, day one of his administration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed Nigeria’s long-standing fuel subsidy and saved the government billions of dollars annually. This reduced corruption tied to subsidy payments. He freed up funds for infrastructure and social programs and the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Media personality Robert Ekpo has been served a cease-and-desist notice on behalf of his estranged wife, On-Air Personality Mayowa Lambe, demanding N100 million in damages over alleged defamatory statements made during a podcast appearance. On behalf of his estranged wife, On-Air Personality Mayowa Lambe, media personality Robert Ekpo has received a cease-and-desist […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The United States Embassy Abuja has announced the suspension of visa appointments in the nation’s capital, directing affected applicants to await further instructions. In a post on its official X handle, the embassy said, “U.S. Embassy Abuja is closed for visa appointments. Applicants should check their email for details on rescheduled appointments. […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas With just about a month before the deadline for submission of membership registers and conduct of primaries by political parties participating in the 2027 elections, the leadership crisis in the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) further deepened yesterday as a new bloc emerged to contest the party’s leadership. The new faction, comprising state chairmen of the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Former governor of Ogun State and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, recounted the political rivalry that once existed between him and his successor in office, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, saying that he went through hell under what he described as his “enfant terrible successor.” Daniel said that at the centre of the […] 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
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
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Media personality questions funding of opulent lifestyles among religious leaders Daddy Freeze pastors luxury criticism as media personality questions how pastors fund lavish lifestyles and calls for transparency and accountability Nigerian media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has criticised Nigerian pastors who display luxurious lifestyles, questioning how such expenditures […] Read more
