Tag: politics
Davido’s National Theatre Concerts: What Triggered the Backlash?
Davido’s upcoming December concerts have taken an unexpected turn, drawing the singer into a heated public discussion that…
Klintoncod to Timi Dakolo: Why Nigeria’s healthcare crisis and governance failures cannot be separated from politics
Sometimes, a statement meant to encourage peace can open up a much bigger conversation. In a country where…
Has Davido changed his mind about APC? Gov. Adeleke’s new role in Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign and the statement driving the question
Davido is back in the political conversation after his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, was reportedly appointed…
Eviction notice, bodily harm, kill order, “AK-47 fire” — Inside APC’s violence, death threats to voters ahead of 2027 election
Electoral and political violence have been a feature of Nigeria for as long as anyone can remember. It…
September 21 in Nigerian History: General Obasanjo Lifted Ban on Politics
On September 21, 1978, General Olusegun Obasanjo, Head of the Federal Military Government, announced the lifting of the…
Why Davido & Rarara are really fighting: Patriotism, politics & Nigeria’s insecurity debate
A jacket worn by Davido on a global stage has sparked a trending discussion on social media, with…
Who is Aisha Yesufu? The Activist Now Running for FCT Senate
Aisha Yesufu, a human rights activist, has declared her intention to contest the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial…
Beyond music: Why Davido is returning to school for politics & family legacy
For more than a decade, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has dominated music stages around the world,…
2 reasons Davido says he’s rethinking his move into politics
For years, Davido has moved in two powerful circles of music and politics, with growing confidence that one…
FULL LIST: Ex-Nigerian Governors Who Became Senators
On March 21, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule hinted that he may run for the Nasarawa North senatorial…
RAUF AREGBESOLA: Meet Tinubu’s ally and confidant who’s plotting his removal from office
The rosy relationship between Rauf Aregbesola and Bola Tinubu, which started in the early 1900s, has gone sour. …
Meet Owolabi Salis: Serial Lagos Guber Contestant, Lawyer who became the First Nigerian in Space
A record can be set or broken. Owolabi Salis, a Nigerian-born lawyer and politician, does not appear to…