IT is the tree set at nought that causes one to trip and fall, so says the elders, and critics of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, learnt that lesson so well. The naysayers ought to have learnt from the intense persecution that heralded his move into the Oke Mosan Government House, but they
Author: Montage Africa
In just a matter of days, all roads will lead to the Gateway State for the 26th edition of the iconic National Sports Festival (NSF). The festival, a celebration of Nigeria’s rich sports and cultural heritage, is billed to feature athletes competing in 33 sporting events, and is bound to be Nigeria’s best so far
The recent arrest of Aisha Achimugu, a high-profile Nigerian business executive and socialite, has ignited vigorous debates across Nigeria and the global community about justice, the rule of law, and human rights protections. The circumstances surrounding her detention raise urgent questions about due process, governmental accountability, and Nigeria’s commitment to fair legal procedures—issues that resonate
There’s a new shortcut to instant popularity in naija: add Seyi Tinubu’s name onto any wild claim and boom, you’re headline gold – no need for facts, proof, or even a little hint of evidence. And the biggest cheerleader of this incredibly banal fancy is none other than former Vice President and serial presidential bridesmaid
On Friday, the 22nd edition of Nigeria’s premier sports tournament, the National Sports Festival (NSF), kicks off in Ogun State amid song and drum, and the spectre of a wide audience. Given the massive preparations, the state-of-the-art sporting infrastructure and the reinvention of historical monuments to give visitors to the state a great feel of
After reading the article entitled “Blessed Are The Crooked Judges’ by Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, a legal mind for whom I have nothing but respect, I can’t but agree that the article aptly captures the decisions reached at the 108th Meeting of the National Judiciary Commission (NJC) held on April 29 and 30, 2025. However, the
Even before Vice President Kashim Shettima, standing in for President Bola Tinubu, declared the largest edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) in the last 52-years open, it was already clear that the Opening Ceremony was going to be out of this world. The MKO Abiola Sports Complex, venue of the ceremony, surged with crowds
TODAY, to the glory of Almighty God, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun (MFR, CON) is 65, and exactly six years in office as the fifth democratically elected Governor. The road has been rough but grace has made the difference, so let the drums release great rhythms and let the music play on in
In a country like Nigeria where political waters swirl with cynicism and suspicion, it is natural to ask: what exactly motivates the philanthropic drive of Seyi Tinubu? Is it a sincere commitment to nation-building, or is there a deeper calculation at play? Could it be both? These are not idle questions. They matter because young
To those who see everything with the imprint of their hatred for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, building official residence for judges in the FCT is the reason they lose cases in Court. One of such people is one Hassan Husaini, who wrote an article titled; “The Corrosive Reign: Nyesom Wike’s Subversion