Nigeria’s political map is shifting fast. In this episode, Rimamnde Shawulu speaks with Dr. Joel (political scientist, Portugal-based) on the PDP’s mass defections, the ADC coalition’s rise, and the ruling APC’s 2027 calculus—asking a tough question: Is Nigeria practicing real democracy, or only a “contextual” version built on elite bargains, ethnicity and incumbency? We unpack…
By Shuaibu Usman Leman There was a time in Nigeria’s recent history when foreign travel by public office holders was undertaken with clear purpose, strategic intent, and a deep sense of responsibility. Trips by presidents, governors, and legislators were not excuses for personal leisure or convenient escapes from governance. Instead, they were driven by national…
The United Kingdom (UK) has eased its travel advisory for Kaduna state, upgrading its status from “Red” to “Amber” and allowing British citizens to travel more freely to the state. Development Director at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Cynthia Rowe, announced this on Wednesday during the signing of a new development partnership…
In this episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu takes a deep dive into one of Nigeria’s most pressing and controversial issues: nepotism in governance. Across administrations, Nigerians have raised complaints of favoritism, discrimination, and regional bias in government appointments. From Goodluck Jonathan’s presidency (2010–2015), through Muhammadu Buhari’s government (2015–2023), to Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s current…
Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rev. Yakubu Pam has said that President Bola Tinubu means well for the country but must do more to ease the growing hardship and insecurity. Pam, who spoke in an interview during a condolence visit in…
Former governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) over the of the conduct of the commissioner of police and some officers in Kaduna. In a letter dated September 8, 2025 and addressed to the chairman and chief executive of the PSC, El-Rufai accused the police officers of unprofessional, unlawful and…
