Nigeria Matters

The Yoruba ‘Omoluabi’ Ethos And Nigeria’s Leadership

The Yoruba people in the Southwest of Nigeria are deeply immersed in culture, history, ideology, and other guiding principles that define their existence. This...

Southwest and the power of early preparation

The Southwest, although it now laudably has a Development Commission, ought to project a future that will match the best days of the past....

El-Rufai’s Detention: Justice, Political Vendetta Or A Test Of Nigeria’s Rule Of Law?

The continuing legal battle involving former Kaduna State Governor, NasirAhmad El-Rufai, has become much larger than the fate of one politician. Ithas developed into...

Nigeria & the Internet

When I first came back to Nigeria as an IT consultant four years ago, I told a friend that NITEL was a lost cause when it comes to bringing the Internet to homes and businesses; I still stand by that today...

First, Kill The Lawyers

Nigeria's problems are multifaceted, the fact that we have an educated class that cannot discern right from wrong is disheartening and I don't see any way forward when the so called elite in our society are not capable of critical thinking...

Ewu Nwadiana And All That Jazz

I love the Igbo tradition but followers and admirers of the Igbo culture will tell you that Ndigbo have this thing for goats and cows, particularly goats...

Your Excellency, Welcome Back to Oyo-State

Oyo-State, a once secular State known as the "Pace Setters State" and devoid of violence, thuggery and tumult just became gravely beleaguered in the clutches of intimidation, usurpation and arrogation...

Atiku Seeks Political Asylum?

Can Tony Blair of Britain cross over from his party to the Conservative Party and still remain the Prime Minister of the Labour Government. Can Dick Cheney in America cross over from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party and still remain the Vice President?

Atiku Seeks Political Asylum?

Can Tony Blair of Britain cross over from his party to the Conservative Party and still remain the Prime Minister of the Labour Government. Can Dick Cheney in America cross over from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party and still remain the Vice President?

South-East, South-South and Leadership in Nigeria

If the leaders and people of South-East and the South-South can come together and present a common front to ask and fight for a leading role in the coming 2007 elections, the whole issue of marginalisation might come to an end...

Criticizing The Critics

Election is fast approaching. I have read about those who want to rule the country. All I've seen so far are personalities and all that people are supporting are personalities. I did not see anyone addressing the issues...

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Going to Bob Marley’s Country

It was for me a dream fulfilled when my family and I arrived in Montego Bay, Jamaica on August 17 for a weeklong vacation. Ever since my secondary school days, I had sustained an endearing long distance relationship with that Caribbean island nation...

2023 Power Shift: A Greek Gift? (Part 1)

The airwaves have been inundated with the call for...

Supreme Court Silence: A Judgment Without Words?

The silence of Nigeria’s Supreme Court over the Certified...

Emerging China, The Giant Of The 21st Century

Like a phoenix, China is soaring. A bi-polar world has emerged. Chinese diplomacy is having a profound effect on world politics...

Beyond Stethoscope: Intrigues of AMLSN’s Work-To-Rule Exercise

Like the rich class, Mr. President may not be using the nation’s hospital services hence he might be less perturbed compared to lots of Nigerians. He, however, is saddled with the inundating task of making the nation’s hospitals perform maximally...

Writing The Wrongs In Publishing: Empowering Women Through Publishing (2)

...The point is made in very subtle ways that women writers are a kind of second class citizens who should be kept together, - out of the mainstream - to read and make critical analyses of their own works. In addition, if one were to look at review space on the pages of books, novels by men get better coverage...

Atomic Energy for Electricity in Nigeria: Pres. Jonathan stirs Controversy

Nuclear energy is becoming a less viable energy source due to excessive production costs, safety concerns, and problems associated with final disposal of dangerous radioactive waste...

Peter Obi: Nigeria’s Rare Chance to Heal and Unite

Nigeria’s history has been defined by deep fractures. From...

Criticizing for a Purpose – Constructive Criticism

The education sector in most countries, including Nigeria, is typically under-funded or receives less funds and attention than it should, given that it is entrusted with producing those who will serve the nation...

Good speech on “Democracy Day, 2023″ by President BAT: Not much has changed

"We can easily recall the sacrifice and martyrdom of...