Michael Oluwagbemi II

Popularly known as Busanga, Michael Oluwagbemi II writes for various electronic and print publications. Some ask him why he writes, others ask him, "why even bother?" Well, to them both he says, "I don't know". "All I know, and am absolutely sure of, is that the written word is an art and a science; and that there is no worse abortion than the destruction of a pregnant idea which is only given birth to in definitive form when such is submitted to the records of posterity. It is my hope that every reader comes away with a refreshing perspective, be it on politics, human interactions or international relations. A world where we all do our part, and strive to leave the earth better than we met it, is one with less not more government. But, more and definitely more, encompassing compassion and empathy: in words, actions and vision". Michael resides in the state of Texas. Visit him at his blog on busanga.com

Biafra, Tribalism and the Nigerian State – How “Our” Dreams can be Realized

The Biafra war was an eye opener for the minority ethnic groups that have previously complained about domination by their much more republican, enterprising and educated neighbors. The Biafran attempt to annex Brass, Bonny and other Niger Delta areas drew the revulsion of the fractionalized ethnic groups of this area...

Let My People Go

The Nigerian blames the state for everything good and everything gone wrong. Indeed, the Nigerian in you sees government all around him. In Nigeria, government has a hand in everything. From politics, to food, to employment to where you choose to gather to whom you choose to speak to- everything is government! Which brings me to ask- do we really need government?

Niger Delta: Things Are Falling Aground!

This is not Biafra. This is guerilla war at its best. There is no Geneva Convention, no uniformed personnel, no rules of engagement and other assortments and luxury that organized warfare offers its combatants. This is fight to the finish...

Niger Delta: Things Are Falling Aground!

This is not Biafra. This is guerilla war at its best. There is no Geneva Convention, no uniformed personnel, no rules of engagement and other assortments and luxury that organized warfare offers its combatants. This is fight to the finish...

Fixing Nigeria’s Politics

Politics in Nigeria is a combination of phantom and reality; a mixed plate of facts and rumors. We love politics, but we don’t believe in it. We won’t participate, yet we hustle for the crumbs that fall of its tables. Does it get better than that?

Finally, They Took A Stand: How Third Term Agenda Will Change Nigeria

Specific years will go down in the history of Nigeria as important, but few years will be more crucial than 2006. In 2006, the future of Nigeria will be either be made or be broken...

These Things Nigerians Need To Take Back: INEC, NTA and Nigerian Police

It is a well known fact that the power of the gun, the power of information and the power of legitimacy are necessary to maintain any government in power. As such any society that surrenders the apparatus of information, security and electoral legitimacy to a particular group or sect of people does so at its own peril...

The King is about to Dance Naked in the Market – Drummers Beware!

To you my readers this king needs no introduction. Having been on the throne for ten years, he is the longest serving king in our little kingdom; our kingdom of rabid amnesia, untold corruption and horrendous violence...

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