by Bayo Oluwasanmi The plunderers of our wealth who have become well-off and secure have too often become indifferent and oblivious to the poverty and deprivation in our midst. Poor Nigerians have been shut shut out of our minds: they have become invisible. Seventeen years ago, it was a huge relief to Nigerians when the... Read More

goodluck ebele jonathan, nigeria has decided, Sanni Abacha, Transformation Agenda

April 10, 2015

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Opinion: When will Nigeria start raising leaders like Lee Kuan Yew?

by Omozuwa Osamwonyi “A strong political leadership needs a neutral, efficient, honest civil service.” It is no longer news that Lee Kuan Yew, the innovative architect of modern Singapore died on March 23rd at age 91. During his 31 years as prime minister, he astounded global leaders by his problem-solving and forward-thinking ingenuities. These ingenuities... Read More

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April 6, 2015

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Opinion: Is Pres. Jonathan’s concession really heroic?

by Jude ‘Feranmi “Defeat may serve as well as Victory, to shake the soul and let the glory out” – Edwin Markham The singular act of President Goodluck Jonathan of calling the now President Elect Muhammadu Buhari to concede defeat and wish him the best has generated so much debate that I consider it necessary... Read More

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April 5, 2015

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Opinion: What if I told you Buhari’s victory wasn’t won at the polling booths?

by Adekoya Boladale Some may argue that the records of General Buhari and his undoubted anti-corruption stand gave him the edge against the President but these individuals must ask themselves if these records were not in public domain when he contested and lost the election three times? Few years ago, one of my student stood... Read More

Attahiru Jega, General Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria has decided

April 5, 2015

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Sonala Olumhense: The challenge before Buhari, the Sherriff of No-Nonsense

by Sonala Olumhense “I don’t have money to give you…If I had I would not give you because the destiny of Nigeria is not negotiable,” What does Muhammadu Buhari owe a country which has embraced him tighter than a mother? The simple answer: He must stand up. And remain standing. For four years. Without sleep.... Read More

boko haram, General Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria has decided, Sonala Olumhense

April 5, 2015

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Tunde Fagbenle: And Nigeria escapes the seemingly inevitable cataclysm

by Tunde Fagbenle Let no one be deceived that the probable horrendous cataclysm that has just been averted in Nigeria came merely because “it was never going to happen anyway,” as some would say; or because those beating the drums of war had no stomach for it. And without attempting to take away from the... Read More

Nigeria Decides, nigeria has decided, tunde fagbenle

April 4, 2015

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Opinion: Why the people’s pact with Jonathan did not endure

by Chidi Oguamanam There are as many opinions as there are opinion holders on why an incumbent government would lose an election in Nigeria. The simple reason however is that the people are boss over their political leaders. The 2015 Presidential Election has been concluded. Nigeria has a President-elect and Nigeria’s political history is richer... Read More

Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria has decided, President Goodluck Jonathan

April 3, 2015

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Peregrino Brimah: Dear General Buhari, here is my shopping list

by Peregrino Brimah Dear General, Since we are lagging decades behind and must start planing like yesterday, here is my shopping list for you to consider as you plan your government. I want regionalism; I want state police; I want capital punishment for stealing and/or with/without, of not of corruption; I want a nation founding... Read More

Attahiru Jega, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), nigeria has decided

April 2, 2015

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Olusegun Adeniyi: In the end, Pres. Jonathan lost power but found himself

by Olusegun Adeniyi The message from the foregoing is profound yet so simple: In losing power, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has finally found himself. It remains for me the most memorable moment in the movie. The captain was informing the ship owner (who had bought into the lie that no force on earth or in... Read More

GEJ Is My Hero, goodluck ebele jonathan, nigeria has decided, Olusegun Adeniyi

April 1, 2015

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‘I’m so proud of my husband’: Aisha Buhari, Nigeria’s first-lady-in-waiting speaks

by Anike Jacobs Wife of the president elect, Aisha Buhari is currently showering encomiums on her hubby and Nigerians on twitter. “I am so proud of my husband and the team who have worked hard to make this happen. Nigerians are aware now more than ever that the people have the power to sway the... Read More

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Aisha buhari, nigeria has decided

Bayo Oluwasanmi: In a democracy, voting is still your best revenge

Opinion: When will Nigeria start raising leaders like Lee Kuan Yew?

Opinion: Is Pres. Jonathan’s concession really heroic?

Opinion: What if I told you Buhari’s victory wasn’t won at the polling booths?

Sonala Olumhense: The challenge before Buhari, the Sherriff of No-Nonsense

Tunde Fagbenle: And Nigeria escapes the seemingly inevitable cataclysm

Opinion: Why the people’s pact with Jonathan did not endure

Peregrino Brimah: Dear General Buhari, here is my shopping list

Olusegun Adeniyi: In the end, Pres. Jonathan lost power but found himself

‘I’m so proud of my husband’: Aisha Buhari, Nigeria’s first-lady-in-waiting speaks

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