Olusegun Fakoya

Dr Olusegun Fakoya is a physician, teacher, writer and socio-political commentator residing in the UK.

Bukola Saraki and his gang of many thieves

I have often hypothesised on the concept of power. I hold firmly to the belief in the beauty of democracy as the bastion of...

How much money does a man need?

Why tackle only the tip of an iceberg and leave the base to rot? For as long as the “political detractors” of the likes of Adeyemi Ikuforiji remain un-arrested and un-molested, our society has no moral right to prosecute or embarrass Ikuforiji any longer.

Nigeria – Tsunami Of Corruption, Docility And Stupidity

Permit my reminiscences about a land I left behind so long ago. Permit my tears and frustration about a country I love and cherish so much. It is early morning but do permit the expression of my frustration about my fatherland...

Comprehensive Health Centres: Lagos State and Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria

Nigerian governments, over the years, have voted barely single digits of our budgets to health contrary to international recommendations and the requirements of the World Health Organisation...

The Jonathan We Know – A response to the antics of Reuben Abati

These are indeed precarious times for Reuben Abati. And like any sinking man, desperate to hold on to a fast dwindling job, Dr Abati has resorted to desperate measures. The flurry of articles from him in recent times speaks volumes about his desperation...

Nigeria will NOT emerge stronger – a rejoinder to an address by Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola

I feel constrained to join issues with you on the fallacies contained in your address to the 38th Annual Conference of the United States National Conference of Black Mayors in June 2012 in the United States...

The Flight of reason and descent of anarchy in Lagos State

I am convinced that when Fashola and his cohort embarked on the ill-advised decision to summarily sack the almost entire medical workforce in Lagos State, little did they give any consideration to the possible snowball effects of such an irrational decision...

The Town Crier – Seven Kings, Seven Seasons

Do not fault peerless Bro Jona. He is vigorously confronting corruption and is making every effort to tame the Boko monster. For example, his security vote remains limitless and not accountable to anyone...

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