The First Amendment is a cornerstone of our democracy. The FCC does not and will not revoke licenses for broadcast stations simply because a political candidate disagrees with or dislikes content or coverage. — Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission . In the American political arena, communication from leaders has traditionally been a …
Adams Oshiomhole: What’s With Monday Okpebholo’s Obsession for Bola Ahmed Tinubu? (Because Edo State elected a Governor, not a presidential bootlicker) by Lawson Akhigbe
There’s a new political soap opera in Edo State, and its title may as well be: “Monday Loves Bola: The Chronicles of a Political Superfan.” If Nollywood had any sense, they’d have already bought the script and cast Osita Iheme as the narrator. Since stepping into Osadebe Avenue, Governor Monday Okpebholo, the “Eldest son of …
Why Orji Uzor Kalu Is Still in Nigeria’s Public Space — A Case Study in Political Recycling by Lawson Akhigbe
Orji Uzor Kalu’s continued relevance in Nigeria’s politics reveals a deeper story — about political recycling, national amnesia, and the culture of immunity that keeps old politicians forever young in power. If Nigeria were a reality show, Orji Uzor Kalu would be one of its longest-running cast members — unvoted, unbothered, and unretired. Each time …
“One Year of Monday Okpebholo: From Edo State Governor to Tinubu’s Chief Praise Singer” By Lawson Akhigbe
A Year of Echoes and Eulogies It’s been one full year since Monday Okpebholo ascended the Edo governorship throne — and if the Guinness Book of Records ever introduces a category for “Most Public Compliments to the President in a Calendar Year,” Edo’s number one citizen would be miles ahead of his nearest competitor, possibly …
Judicial Whiplash: How the Nigerian Courts Are Turning the Rule of Law into a Gymnastics Routine by Lawson Akhigbe
If Nigerians needed a new Olympic sport to dominate, forget sprinting or football — judicial acrobatics is the one medal we are snatching with two hands. The Nigerian judiciary is performing backflips so intense that even Simone Biles would whisper, “Calm down, togba nau, this is too much.” At this point, citizens no longer follow …
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