Indepth Analysis of Nigerian News & World Reports
By Babafemi Ojudu There are journalists, and there are journalists who make other journalists. Mr Oyinlade Bonuola—Lade Bonuola to the public and Ladbone to generations of Nigerian newspapermen and women—belongs…
By Babafemi Ojudu During his keynote address at the 30th anniversary of the creation of Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji looked up from his prepared speech and said: “Whatever…
By Senator Babafemi Ojudu My dear brother, Welcome home. Today, as Nigeria marks the anniversary of her independence, we are reminded that the promise of freedom must find meaning in…
Things We Grew Up Knowing That Have Disappeared By Babafemi Ojudu There was a time when the presence of government was felt less through radio announcements, billboards, convoys and grand…
By Babafemi Ojudu I grew up knowing what Nigeria stood for in the world. I came of age when our opposition to apartheid was not merely a line in a…
By Babafemi Ojudu I live in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State. Within a radius of about twenty kilometres of the town are no fewer than nine institutions of higher…
By Babafemi Ojudu I have just finished reading the account of former DSS operative, Mr Dennis Amachree, on the sudden death of General Sani Abacha in his book DSS @…
Remembering Beko Ransome-Kuti By Babafemi Ojudu One of the most remarkable mentors I ever had was Dr Beko Ransome-Kuti. I visited him often, and in those days, you would almost…
By Babafemi Ojudu I commend the Nigerian Bar Association for inviting Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to participate in its Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. Here is…
By Babafemi Ojudu I have just finished going through the membership of the Presidential Campaign Council of my party—or, more accurately, as much of it as human endurance would permit.…
By Babafemi Ojudu I was sixteen when I left secondary school. My father believed that education should be followed immediately by responsibility. A young man, in his view, had to…
By Babafemi Ojudu I am going to play a dangerous little game this morning. It will make the BATists happy—at least for a moment—the Obidients furious, and the cynics exclaim,…
By Babafemi Ojudu A troubling trend is unfolding in Lagos State. In the aftermath of the recent local government elections, some newly elected officials have embarked on a reckless spree…
By Babafemi Ojudu, CON In recent days, I have found myself reflecting deeply on the nature and evolution of political parties in Nigeria. It is that familiar season again—the time…
