A sneak preview of the fiery war that awaits us in the aftermath of Yar’Adua’s complicated health state is the internecine power struggle that has started and which threatens to blow into a full fledged war should the president cease to function in power…
Nigeria is once again at one of those junctures where tripping over the precipice cannot be ruled out. At issue is the President’s serious illness, and increasing calls by some Nigerians for him to hand over the reins of government…
It is no secret that the president of our federal republic currently endures a difficult personal trial of his own in the form of a severe body ailment. The treatment of which, has often necessitated his hospitalisation abroad…
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the death toll from armed-conflicts stands at an alarming 9.2 million within the last ten years, which is equivalent to the population of either London, Central African Republic, Yokohama, Uruguay or Sydney to mention a few…
The billions of dollars that Nigeria paid was larger than the donations the rich nations will be providing to poor countries in a period of ten years. The money paid to the rich nations of Paris Club and London Club of Creditors would have found its best use in Africa, if not in Nigeria…
What exactly is at stake in the face of President Yar’Adua’s frequent hospitalizations and absence from the presidency? It is rather simple. The issue is President Yar’Adua’s violation or willful and complete disregard for section 145 of the constitution of Nigeria…
I have never been more hopeful and enthusiastic about a National programme than I am now and my reasons cannot be unconnected to the integrity of Prof. Dora Akunyili, the chief midwife of this National re-birth…
The prevailing cliché at the moment is the silly projection that Yar’ Adua will still rule this country for another 5 years. I have been tempted to see that dream as a dreadful, fabulous, sweeping illusion…
Let us now consider the phrase “Being economical with the truth”: The meaning is “Conveying an untrue version of events by leaving out the important facts. It is a euphemism for lying, in short. More literally, it describes a careful use of facts so as not to reveal too much information. This is a trademark of politicians all over the world and is not unique to Nigerians…
While I believe the honorary doctorate to Uba was right, UniZik should perhaps have been more creative in the choice of honour. To confer on him Doctor of Public Administration raises a legitimate question of Uba’s contributions in the field of public administration…
Nigeria’s crumbling state cannot be patched together overnight. For decades, Nigerian leaders neglected citizen participation in government and shunned economic liberalization. Instead, they nationalized the country’s oil industry to fund extravagant social spending…