Chief MKO Abiola, it is already seven years since death took you away from us to somewhere far away where we cannot reach or hear your voice; to where we cannot share from your reservoir of proverbs and aphorisms, your sound intellect, your obsession for sports at both able and disabled levels, your capacity to obtain and merge several chieftaincy titles.You came, you saw and you conquered!
The feud between Pres. Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice President Abubakar Atiku is in its final stages. The first casualty of this phase is Otunba Johnson Oyewole Fasawe, a personal friend of Pres. Obasanjo, up until about four months ago…
How come no one has bothered to inform Mr. Igbinedion that creation of employment and economic prosperity would be a huge factor in any serious efforts toward the elimination of prostitution and child-trafficking? How come no one has explained to this young governor that the best way to curb crime is to keep people busy, employed with hope, expectations and decent life outlook?
There seem to be an intensity of energy as it relates to voicing concerns about corruption in Nigeria. These alignment towards a cause however seem to yield nothing over the years but a cumbersome engagement on the part of the writers…
There seem to be an intensity of energy as it relates to voicing concerns about corruption in Nigeria. These alignment towards a cause however seem to yield nothing over the years but a cumbersome engagement on the part of the writers…
In Nigeria, the educational sector is similar to the flat wheel on which were sequential images of students going to school, studying for JAMB, NECO, WAEC and degree exams. When examinations were conducted, the students were “seen” to pass their exams. But in reality, the students do not pass…
FEMA failed because it has a very weak leadership, unqualified personnel and a system that is grossly incompetent. I weep for a system that ignores ability, knowledge, and competency, solely for political reward. The system failed. The president failed. Condoleeza Rice failed…
Some Nigerians are springing to the defense of thieving Governor Alamieyeseigha of Bayelsa state, but why are they doing this? Whatever happened to shame and embarrassment? Why do thieves and criminals now turn instant celebrities in Nigeria? How come scandals no longer shock some Nigerians? Where is the outrage?
The president of Nigeria speaks so eloquently of the need for moral uprightness and his resolution to continue the process of cleaning Nigeria of corruption. Yet, there are so many unanswered questions regarding many public officials who, in spite of their dark sides, keep smiling and laughing on television as though public morality was never an issue…
Most discerning persons are aware of the pervading influence of corruption in our polity. In our experimentation with government military or civilian, corruption has been prevalent. This corruption is often manifested by nepotism…
Governor Kalu of Abia State is the PDP enfant terrible! He often speaks before he thinks! It has become a common practice among some Nigerians to behave like Governor Kalu. While hiding under the immunity clause of our constitution, they break our laws…