Obi Nwakanma: The insolvent state

by Obi Nwakanma There is too much grappling at straws. It just seems like President Buhari is a little too surprised, and a little too startled by the power he now possesses, and with the shocking reality that he no longer is in the position of the critic The Federal government is running on half... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Obi Nwakanma: Obasanjo’s letter drips with impatience and frustration

by Obi Nwakanma That said, it is clear that Obasanjo’s letter, dripping with frustration and his growing impatience with the president signals a critical open shot in the drama leading to 2015. But it should do more: it should lead to the airing of all our national dirty linen; the hidden and unresolved secrets that... Read More

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November 24, 2013

Opinion: Only out-of-power politicians are called ‘Progressives’ in Nigeria

by Obi Nwakanma The APC calls itself a “progressive” party for instance, but all you need is study their manifesto, and look at Lagos state, its beautiful bride, and you will see the true face of the party: it is party of the oligarchs – mostly those who are not able to fit their fat... Read More

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September 22, 2013

Obi Nwakanma: Fani-Kayode’s questionable call to disband Nigeria

by Obi Nwakanma His children will have nothing to lose with a dismantled nation. They will live a quarter of their lives in the air, a quarter in the UK, a quarter in Dubai, and another quarter in the gated houses reinforced by layers of concrete and steel … While he was enjoying the perks... Read More

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