An analysis delves into the backstory of the Osun governorship election in Nigeria, discussing the financial aspects of the campaign and what lies ahead for Governor Adeleke.

A customer of AEDC in Abuja recounts the extensive difficulties faced in trying to acquire a prepaid meter after being disconnected from the grid in February, highlighting ongoing service issues.

As Ishaq Oloyede concludes his tenure, he is recognized for transforming JAMB into a fair and transparent regulator through the implementation of biometric controls, CBT centres, and digital tools.

Vice President Kashim Shettima cannot be blamed for having doubts about whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would renominate him as his running mate for a second term.

A debate continues over Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s comments on local snacks like akara, roasted corn, and kulikuli, made during a discussion about the Federal Government’s economic program.

Azu Ishiekwene reflects on lessons learned about Nigeria from an encounter with a South African editor, highlighting the editor's insights and their shared experiences on journalism panels.

Nigeria's main political parties are proceeding with their primaries for the 2027 general elections, despite a severe wave of attacks on communities and kidnappings across the country.

Six months into his tenure, Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is being criticized as a highly mistrusted electoral administrator.

An opinion piece argues that Portugal's coastline is a living system, and its management requires not only technical solutions but also significant social and political decisions.

An opinion piece analyzes the political journey of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Gregory Obi, discussing his perceived transition from a serious contender to a symbolic figure or "mascot" among his "Obidient" fanbase, often referred to by his Igbo sobriquet "Okwute."

After decades of wear and tear, the police force, as presently constituted, is more like a uniformed agency, often implicated or suspected of colluding in the perpetration of crime rather than…

An article discusses the controversial statements and actions of Nasir El-Rufai, former minister and governor of Kaduna State, Nigeria.

An article delves into the background of the Osun governorship election in Nigeria, examining the factors behind Adeleke's endorsement and what lies ahead for his administration.

An opinion piece details the extensive difficulties faced by a workplace in Abuja, Nigeria, in obtaining a prepaid electricity meter after being disconnected from the grid in February, highlighting ongoing service issues.

An analysis describes British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's recent political struggles, likening his perceived decline to a 'landslide' and suggesting further challenges ahead for his leadership.

An opinion piece discusses Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima's political standing and the uncertainty surrounding his potential renomination as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's running mate for a second term.

Azu Ishiekwene discusses the self-perception of journalists, illustrating their vanity with a joke about reporters being present even at the world's end to cover events for those in paradise.

Kenyan President William Ruto's remarks about Nigerians, made from Italy, have sparked a discussion, with an observer noting his unconventional approach.

Various groups, including opposition parties and civil society, are demanding the resignation of Amupitan, citing a need for accountability.

Many parts of Nigeria are experiencing severe electricity shortages, exacerbating discomfort during a recent heatwave and highlighting ongoing issues with public power supply channels.

The escalating armed hostilities in the Middle East are causing significant concern among residents in Northern Mindanao, particularly families with overseas workers in the affected region, and are impacting food prices in Africa.

Collis’s book is a personal encounter. It is part social observation, part memoir, and part travelogue – a journey through the heart of a country, where once upon a time, the lamb and the lion lay side by side, and people were kind to each other as if their lives depended entirely on charity. And […] The post The road to “A Doctor’s Nigeria”, By Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Azu Ishiekwene reflects on Professor Ishaq Oloyede's 10-year tenure as registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), highlighting the significant improvements and transformation of the institution under his leadership.

An analysis suggests a drastic decline in public trust of politicians and institutions contributed to Starmer's political struggles, questioning the longevity of his 'landslide' support.

The debate over First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s comments on akara, roasted corn, and kulikuli, made while discussing the Federal Government’s economic program, continues to stir public discussion. The remarks have generated a strong aroma of controversy.

An opinion piece reflects on the changing perception of America, with the author contemplating canceling a trip due to the country's altered state, which is also noted by many US citizens.

Azu Ishiekwene's opinion piece questions why Peter Obi is misunderstood, particularly regarding his serial party flipping, and compares him to Atiku Abubakar in political vagrancy.

Columnist Azu Ishiekwene explores the potential undisclosed reasons and circumstances behind the departure of Wale Edun from his position.

An opinion piece discusses the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nigeria, using a Latin phrase to analyze their potential future role in opposition politics.

Azu Ishiekwene, the Editor-in-Chief of LEADERSHIP, has been nominated for the prestigious NUJ media excellence award. This award recognizes journalists who demonstrate outstanding excellence, integrity, and commitment to the highest professional standards.

When six states in Nigeria’s South-West zone came together in January 2020 to create Amotekun, a regional security outfit to confront social ills spreading across the region, they weren’t reinventing the wheel, despite the political fanfare.  They were re-enacting a past that seemed so far back it had been forgotten altogether – a policing structure that […] The post Saving the Police from itself, by Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Vanguard News.

My mother used to warn me that the words of my mouth could claim my head if I weren’t careful. She should have saved that warning for another man: Nasir el-Rufai, former minister and governor of Kaduna State. I’ve often joked that even if you beheaded El-Rufai and minced his skull, his tongue would still be […] The post El-Rufai: What a good turn didn’t deserve, by Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Vanguard News.