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I Saw a Man in the Car Boot

By Olusegun Adeniyi In my column of 17 March 2021, ‘Kidnappings Incorporated!’, I argued that abduction for ransom in Nigeria is no longer a crime of desperation but an industry,

  • Reporter witnessed suspected kidnapping attempt in Nigeria.
  • Boy on roof and another hanging from car during pursuit.
  • Police skeptical but later agreed to investigate incident.

2027 and PDP’s expiry date

An analysis of the Peoples Democratic Party’s decline, arguing its lack of structure and Wike’s influence could lead to its political expiry by 2027.

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