Robert Jennick On a recent expedition to the legendary ecosystem of Westminster, I went in search of the fabled "Normal Human." Alas, none were to be found. Instead, the terrain was dominated by a particularly performative subspecies, let's call them Politicus dramaticus, or as the locals refer to them, "Halfwits."The most sighted specimen was a …
From 1999 to 2015, the PDP was less a political party and more a continental shelf — wide, immovable, and seemingly permanent. Joining it felt like acquiring political citizenship; leaving it felt like renouncing oxygen. Power wasn’t contested between parties; it was a gladiator arena within the PDP. The fiercest battles were not between ideological …
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If you’ve been following Edo State politics lately, you might feel a sense of déjà vu. Another administration, another high-profile project, and another wave of investigations and public skepticism. From the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) to new flyovers and multi-million dollar MOUs, a consistent question emerges: who is truly authorizing these legacy-defining commitments?In …
The long-awaited return of the Benin artefacts by European and American institutions should have marked a simple, triumphant moment: history correcting itself, dignity restored, and Nigerians finally reclaiming fragments of a past violently interrupted. Instead, what we received is a modern drama—complete with plot twists, questionable protagonists, and enough irony to make even Shakespeare rise …
You’re going about your day—walking to a shop, driving to see a friend—when you hear the command: “Oga/Ma, your ID!” A police officer stands before you, expecting you to present your identification. For many Nigerians, this is a common, yet unnerving, experience. It leaves you wondering: Do I have to do this? What law gives …
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