The Politics of Peacemaking: Why Osinbajo Faced “Issues” in the North
When Vice President Yemi Osinbajo declared that he felt a sense of “shame” that some people in the North were…
Author: Kevin Dough
Silence, Please: Analyzing the Digital Mishap That Rocked a Mosque’s Broadcast
It sounds like something from a satirical movie, but it happened: a sensitive, highly inappropriate video clip was mistakenly broadcast…
The Anatomy of a Political Rumour: Buhari’s Health Crisis, Umar Tata, and the Poisoning Allegations
During the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari (2015-2019), his prolonged and frequent medical trips abroad became the central political…
Two Titans, One Legacy: Comparing Jonathan’s and Obasanjo’s Leadership
When you discuss modern Nigerian politics, two names dominate the conversation: Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. They are linked not…
The New Face of an Old Problem: Decoding Sanusi’s Warning on Buhari’s Corruption
The former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (SLS), is not just a traditional ruler; he’s a highly respected economist…
The Stroke of the Pen: Analyzing Buhari’s Assent to Eight Landmark Bills
When a President assents to a large batch of bills at once, it’s often a sign of a major legislative…
“Flush Them Down the Toilet”: Decoding Putin’s Tough Talk on ISIS and Terror
The quote, “I swear if ISIS bomb any city in Russia, Islamist die half hour,” is a dramatic, internet-age summary…
The Unravelling: Why Some Feared Buhari Could Be Nigeria’s Last President
The statement that a sitting President “may make history as the last President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” is…
The General and The Economist: Analyzing the “Economic Illiteracy” Charge on Buhari
The statement, “The Buhari I know is economic illiterate,” is a stinging, highly publicized critique leveled by the late Second…
“The Holy Budget”? Unpacking Dino Melaye’s Praise and the Anatomy of Buhari’s Controversial 2016 Budget
When President Muhammadu Buhari presented his first full budget proposal to the National Assembly in late 2015, it carried the…