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Beyond the ballot: Shaping a Bar that works for all by Asiwaju Kunle Kalejaye SAN

Dailyblast — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:46:41 +0000

The inaugural address of Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, titled “From the Call to the Cause,” marks a historic turning point for the legal community as she officially assumes office as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Sworn in by her predecessor, Afam Osigwe, SAN, at the High Court complex in Port [...]

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Hunye’s brimming bag of comedies: Appointing ‘running mate’ for non-existent ticket by Segun Olatunji

Dailyblast — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:32:44 +0000

Ogun State’s theatre of politics just staged its latest comedy of errors, and it deserves a standing ovation for sheer, unadulterated chaos. In the blue corner, we have Abayomi Hunye, a former aspirant who decided that reality is merely a suggestion. In the red corner, we have the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, frantically holding [...]

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2027 election: Time to choose by Dr Austin Orette

Dailyblast — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:07:07 +0000

Another election year is upon us, and once again, the political merchants have begun beating their drums, displaying their familiar wares and presenting the same old political acolytes to Nigerians. Their methods may change in appearance, but the game remains largely the same. Nigeria has endured serious storms throughout its relatively short history as a [...]

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Did the hardship end, or did Governor Adeleke’s politics change by Abidemi Adebamiwa

Dailyblast — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:18:52 +0000

By Abidemi Adebamiwa Governor Ademola Adeleke’s growing enthusiasm for President Bola Tinubu deserves more than a passing political shrug. Something has changed, and the people of Osun are entitled to know what it is. The economic hardship Adeleke once acknowledged has not disappeared; the controversies over federal actions affecting Osun have not been erased; and [...]

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When Losing Becomes Unthinkable, and Democracy Pays the Price by Abidemi Adebamiwa

Dailyblast — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:30:16 +0000

By Abidemi Adebamiwa President Bola Tinubu recently said, “all is fair in politics.” He may have meant it as a confident comment from someone already thinking about the 2027 election. But when a sitting president says this, it means more. A president holds great power, shapes public institutions, and sets the tone for political behaviour. [...]

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From Abacha to Tinubu: The Catholic Church Should Not Be Silenced Now

Dailyblast — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:35:44 +0000

It is ironic that the Catholic Church faces criticism whenever its bishops speak about the nation’s issues. While some people now say religious leaders should avoid politics, history shows things have often been different. During General Sani Abacha’s military rule, the Catholic Church was not seen as an outsider. In 1998, Pope John Paul II [...]

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The Abishag Strategy: Managing decline instead of building strength by Prof. Chiwuike Uba, PhD

Dailyblast — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:38:20 +0000

By Prof. Chiwuike Uba, PhD There is a moment in leadership that no title, no wealth, and no influence can prevent. It is the moment when power begins to fade. In 1 Kings 1:1–4, King David, once a towering figure of authority and conquest, is reduced to a frail man who cannot keep himself warm. [...]

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Country or contraband? The Nigeria we have created by Abidemi Adebamiwa

Dailyblast — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:16:32 +0000

By Abidemi Adebamiwa At times, it feels like Nigeria is treated less like a country and more like contraband, meaning something a few people grab, divide, and protect when challenged. Citizens shouldn’t have to fight to know who leads, where public funds go, how agencies form, or who is responsible when things go wrong. Even [...]

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The day credit turns against us by Bidemi Adebamiwa

Dailyblast — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:15:52 +0000

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s comment about grants helping people start small businesses like akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli has sparked debate. Some people see the examples as too small for the hardship Nigerians face. Others argue that for a family with nothing, even a small grant can be a real beginning. Both sides have a [...]

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The Transmigration of the People from Players to Mere Puns in the Chess Game of Politicians in Ondo–Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency: A Case Study By Tunde Akingbondere

Dailyblast — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:20:56 +0000

At this critical time in the life of Ondo State, we are forced to critically examine what has transpired over the months: the political moves and machinations, the threats, and the populism of leadership when it is made to compete with the fire of state-sponsored violence and shootings, together with the capacity of tradition to [...]

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