Edition 1: Inaugural Issue - Supremacy Magazine

The very first edition of The SUPREMACY MAGAZINE. The SUPREMACY MAGAZINE debuts at a period of rapid socio-political, economic and cultural changes affecting our country and continent. Under the pressure of globalization, our societies are gradually being altered in ways that challenge a future with hope and meaning. What it means to be Nigerian or African takes on new hues that threaten to diminish social stability and progression.

The SUPREMACY MAGAZINE seeks to be a key moderator to the national and continental conversation with the vision to restore healing and hope to a society in the throes of foggy change. It is a general interest magazine with a specific mission. This mission is to source information, news, cultural trends and entertainment; process, package and disseminate these to readers in simple journalistic language and style – using informative text with compelling images. In our debut edition, we serve you the compelling positions of the nation’s royal fathers who held their 9th General Assembly of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, chaired by NCTRN’s leader, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Muhammad Abubakar.

In our special encounter with the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Hakan Cakil, a vintage diplomat’s diplomat, he shares his Nigerian story with both humour and panache. Our other special sections - Paragons, Motoring, Fashion, Health, Literature, Sports and more - celebrate the vibrant Nigerian economic and socio-political life and trends.

We have striven to capture and share the essence of society, life and humanity - not glossing over the challenges, contradictions and conflicts. But nevertheless deploying the best of journalistic integrity and professionalism to shape this conversation. Flip through the pages of The SUPREMACY MAGAZINE and relish the rich content and elegant images as we celebrate society and humanity.

Cover Story

Monarchs Seek New Nigeria, Constitutional Inclusion

As the fog of national insecurity and loss of faith in the Nigerian project mount following unchecked, violent loss of human lives, the nation’s venerable first-class royal fathers recently held their 9th General Assembly of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The event chaired by NCTRN’s leader, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Muhammad Abubakar generated a dual consensus - a new nation where bloodletting must be stopped and end to constitutional exclusion of royal fathers.

By Princess Amalaha and Louis Achi • 5 min read

Interview

My Nigerian Story - Ambassador Hakan Cakil

With 28 years of sterling diplomatic career tucked under his belt, the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Hakan Cakil took time off a busy schedule to speak with PRINCESS ABIGAIL AMALAHA and LOUIS ACHI. Over Turkish warmth and tea, he opens up on his diplomatic achievements in Nigeria, challenges, favourite meal, little known aspects of the Turkish-Nigerian story and more.

By LOUIS ACHI PRINCESS ABIGAIL AMALAHA • 8 min read

Politics

Why I will never cut my beard –Dr. Ezeife

Harvard-trained economist and former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, opens up to LOUIS ACHI on why he is still vigorous at 78, his favourite vices - “I am an original sinner” - and why he will never cut his trade-mark snow-white beard.

By Louis Achi • 6 min read