On Buhari and his successor, By Lasisi Olagunju

Ancient Oyo people found it very convenient to follow the Alaafin to Koso (where kings are made); they balked at following the Alaafin to Bara (the king’s burial place): Kòso ló se é b’óba rè; Barà ò se é b’óba lo. Nigeria’s politicians do not lick expiring presidential palms soaked in blood; they go for […]

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General who sets up his successor for death, By Azuka Onwuka

Last week, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), took disappointing action on the petrol subsidy removal. However, when analysed properly, his action was not out of character. While the debate was on over the removal of petrol subsidy, Buhari intervened by suspending the subsidy removal and postponing its implementation for another 18 months. It […]

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Crisis brewing in Synagogue church as members reject T.B Joshua’s wife as his successor

Some members of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) have reportedly rejected Mrs Evelyn Joshua, wife of the late founder, Prophet T.B Joshua as the person to succeed him. In a statement signed by Adedeji Opeyemi and Mr Brown Chimezie, President and Secretary respectively of Global Congress of SCOAN Members (GCSM), a group under the […]

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