#2027: Team Tinubu and danger of assumption
#2027: Team Tinubu and danger of assumption By: Martins Oloja Date: 30 May 2026 4:55am WAT At this time when politicians smile out of meeting rooms where they often bury truth in a grave, it is also the right time for social commentators and oracles to tell them some inconvenient truths that will assist them […]
‘Even some NADECO members wanted me to stay longer’
‘Even some NADECO members wanted me to stay longer’ ‘Even some NADECO members wanted me to stay longer’ By: Martins Oloja Date: 23 May 2026 5:00am WAT General Abdusalami A. Abubakar’s autobiography, which will be publicly presented on June 13, 2026 to mark the 84th Birthday of the Army General who handed over to President […]
Before Tinubu leaves Northern elites behind
Before Tinubu leaves Northern elites behind By: Martins Oloja Date: 21 November 2025 5:06am WAT This is another time for me to speak to the powers that be, specifically to the elites in northern Nigeria who don’t appear to understand the times in the country and indeed the world today. It seems to me that […]
When shall we celebrate another leader like Murtala?
When shall we celebrate another leader like Murtala? By: Martins Oloja Date: 14 February 2026 6:00am WAT We have celebrated what he created 50 years ago. The seven states he created the same day, February 3, 1976 were celebrated last week. Strangely, only Abuja wasn’t celebrated. But the Minister of Abuja has promised that the […]
Tinubu should apologise for ignoring Abuja @ 50
Tinubu should apologise for ignoring Abuja @ 50 By: Martins Oloja Date: 7 February 2026 4:48am WAT President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike are facing criticism for their curious failure in celebrating Abuja’s 50th anniversary, especially since seven other states created on the same day, February 3, 1976, marked their golden jubilee […]
Time To Celebrate Murtala, Abuja And G-7 @ 50
Time To Celebrate Murtala, Abuja And G-7 @ 50 By: Martins Oloja Date: 31 January 2026 6:00am WAT It is indeed a time to celebrate with Abuja and a group of seven states Hurricane Murtala Muhammed who spent barely six months in office created 50 years ago.They will all clock 50 years on Tuesday February […]
Senator Bob on ‘The Burden Of Legislators In Nigeria’
Senator Bob on ‘The Burden Of Legislators In Nigeria’ By: Martins Oloja Date: 17 January 2026 3:42am WAT In a representative democracy, a parliament’s primary role is to represent the people’s interests and ensure their voices are heard. Even in crisis times, a parliament isn’t supposed to lose its voice. If it does, the consequences […]
Wike: Portrait of an untouchable genius
Wike: Portrait of an untouchable genius By: Martins Oloja Date: 10 January 2026 8:10am WAT Don’t get it twisted,Hurricane Nyesom Wike, generally believed to be in the eye of the storm at the moment, deserves much more than he is getting from all his political allies, colleagues and even the mainstream media. As for the […]
‘Because our leaders live by bread alone’
‘Because our leaders live by bread alone’ By: Martins Oloja Date: 27 December 2025 4:00am WAT As a minister of the word, I would like to preach today some words of life to our people, especially our duty bearers, our leaders that God has given onerous responsibilities to run Nigeria to the glory of His […]
Philip Asiodu: Blast from the years locusts ate our civil service (3)
Philip Asiodu: Blast from the years locusts ate our civil service (3) By: Martins Oloja Date: 20 December 2025 5:58am WAT What played out as early retirement of PC Asiodu in 1975 was not the only time that his confidence, courage and capacity to speak truth to power would be an albatross to the deployment […]