Sheyi Oriade

Deconstructing Obama’s ‘Bow’ to the King of Saudi Arabia

Was President Obama’s manner of greeting to the King of Saudi Arabia really a bow? And if it was; was it really demeaning or subservient? And in the light of the current global economic climate, which has affected America rather drastically, more than most other nations, does it really matter?

Is Col. Abubakar Umar A Dark Horse For Aso Rock in 2011? – Part 2

Although much of Colonel Umar’s time since his departure from the armed forces has been spent in the company of ostriches, he has not shown any signs of mimicking their innate disposition of digging their heads in the sand...

Is Col. Abubakar Umar A Dark Horse For Aso Rock in 2011?

On a balance of political probabilities, it would not seem too farfetched, I think, to postulate that come May 2011, there may very well be a different Helmsman at the rudder of controls of our national Ship of State...

Hon. Pat Obahiagbon: A Verbal Contortionist and Bombastic Patriot

Representative Pat Obahiagbon has much to say and a very interesting way of saying that which he has to say. He is in love with words...

Thank God Obama is Not of Nigerian Origin

Look there is no need to argue with the Yoruba man or Igbo man on this matter. They are both wrong and ignorant. It is clear that Obama is one of us, for his true names are Al-Baraka Hussein...

Remembering General Murtala Muhammed

Today, exactly to the day, thirty-three years ago, Nigerians woke up to the sounds of martial music and the inebriated voice of a Lieutenant Colonel Buka Suka Dimka of the Nigerian Army on Radio Nigeria...

OBJ IBB: For the Love of the Game and Power

In some ways it is not strange, that those who become accustomed to operating at the centre of the circles of power, invariably develop a sense of entitlement and an insatiable appetite for power, leaving them devoid of any other purpose in life...

Superb Serena Stuns Safina

Serena, even though you elected not to vote in the elections that saw electoral history made in America last November, I am certain that your numerous admirers will continue to cast their votes of support in your favour as you continue your sporting career... 

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