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
Femi Orebe MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Do some Northern politicians, even very consequential ones, ever look themselves up in the mirror regardiing what has become of Northern Nigeria under their watch? If they do, what do they see, or think? Were the Sadauna to suddenly wake up today what would they tell him? What would they […] Read more
Dr. Richard Ikiebe MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas For more than two decades, Nigerians have periodically placed their hopes in technocrats (bankers, economists, lawyers, engineers, and academics) as agents of reform. Their credentials inspired confidence, and their entry into public life was often read as proof that governance might finally be taken seriously. Now in retrospect, most […] Read more
By Lasisi Olagunju MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Three politicians—America, Britain, and Nigeria—died in a stampede over oil, influence, and global validation. In the afterlife, they were received by Angel Gabriel, who said: “You have lived by power and persuasion. As politicians, you have surely sinned. Before you enter Heaven, you must pass through the Swamp of […] Read more
By Otunba Abiodun Olufowobi (PABIEKUN) MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Nigerian political commentary has a fascinating rhythm. When the nation is embarrassed abroad, the analysis arrives instantly and in great abundance. But when the nation is honoured, the reaction can be remarkably restrained. One might almost think that disappointment is easier to celebrate than dignity. Imagine for […] Read more
