August 2026

an image of the Sultan of Sokoto

Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III: A Sultan for All Seasons

Human Interest /

“Sultan Abubakar III is, if you like, a moderate social crusader, which is somewhat ironic, given that he is from Sokoto, often regarded as the bastion of conservatism. He has spoken out for education for the child – boy or girl – reminding fools and their enablers who despise education in the name of Islam that the Caliphate was founded on education and enlightenment. And he’s right. Much of the documented history of the Caliphate owes a lot to Nana Asmau, Sultan Mohammed Bello’s younger half-sister, who spoke four languages”

Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III: A Sultan for All Seasons Read More »

an image of ademola adeleke

Backstory of Osun Poll, and What’s Next for Adeleke

politics /

If Adeleke were to defect to the APC now, he would be risking his advantage. The trade-off of party seats for 2027 might disfavour him or weaken his bargaining power. Carrying the momentum into next year, however, would likely strengthen his hold of National Assembly seats from the current seven to perhaps nine or more, and also secure a comfortable majority in the state assembly. If, on the contrary, he begins now to antagonise Tinubu, and the President wins reelection in January, Adeleke risks a resurgence of brutal federal might that could not only weaken his control over federal legislators but also install a hostile state assembly that could impeach him

Backstory of Osun Poll, and What’s Next for Adeleke Read More »

an image merge of the osun 2026 governorship election candidates

Osun Decides: From Dance Steps to War Footing

politics /

The state of the living spring now looks like the Strait of Hormuz. And it’s not just the arrival of generals, henchmen and supporters of the major parties that put Osun on a war footing. On Wednesday, a bank source told me that none of the branches in Lagos could pay out up to N5 million in cash. Politicians are raiding the banks, and Osun is floating on a dead sea of money, spooking fears that those who survive the bullets may also have to resist being buried in slush funds

Osun Decides: From Dance Steps to War Footing Read More »

an image of two AEDC workers standing on ladders, installing meters

AEDC: What It Takes To Get A Meter

Human Interest /

“After our complaint went unanswered for the first two or three weeks of February, we went to the top. We reached out to the MD, one Mr. Chijoke Okwuokenye, who seemed quite eager to help. If you’re familiar with Nigerian big men, especially public-sector-minded ones, and you think seeing them is hard, wait until you ask them to perform a service. There’s nothing they love like shoving you off to a subordinate who they know will exhaust you faster than a balloon on needles. The MD didn’t disappoint…”

AEDC: What It Takes To Get A Meter Read More »

Scroll to Top