by Adeniyi Abdul Well here’s something new. As opposed to the usual sly jabs here and there and downright bashing that comes from several angles, could some form of change be made, or at least awareness created, by making a conscious effort towards constructive criticism? Maybe not, but some people certainly think it’s worth a... Read More
by Patrick Utomi The people are not stupid. You may not believe this if you consider yourself a shrewd observer of Nigerian politics since the military scampered away from power in 1999 with little thought to legacy and how their grandchildren may judge their time. Believe me, the people are not stupid. They may suffer... Read More
by Anthony Akinola ONE inevitable fallout from our history of incessant military interruption of the democratic process has been the emergence, in positions of leadership and authority, of men and women whose credentials were least known to the public. Most of those in positions of power today were unknown to us until they more or... Read More
The Nigerian Government this morning announced that it was now “very close” to discovering the elusive “GAWD! Particle.” In an exclusive chat with this reporter Presidential spokesperson Rubu Bati said that this discovery “would be the most significant government achievement ever” in the history of Nigeria. According to Dr. Bati ‘G-A-W-D’ stands for the four... Read More
by Isi Esene Mr. Femi Otedola appeared yesterday before the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ethics and Privileges probing the bribe allegation trailing the fuel subsidy probe lead by Farouk Lawan. Otedola who had earlier stated his preference for an open session refused to answer all questions posed at him by members of the House Committee. He, however,... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola There is something called the Goodluck Jonathan conundrum. This is how it is defined: Just when you think you finally understand Nigeria’s President, he does something else which breaks the mould; something that just doesn’t fit into your well plotted graph. That’s why as some pundits go to town touting a new (and... Read More
by Robert Kuttner Co-founder and co-editor, ‘The American Prospect’ Ten of twelve states that most polls consider to be in play this year are states that Obama carried in 2008. Those would be Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado, Virginia, New Mexico, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, and New Hampshire. The two toss-ups that McCain won are Missouri and... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul In light of the recent bribery scandal involving Honourable Farouk Lawan and Femi Otedola, the House of Representatives today served the former head of the fuel subsidy probe panel with an indefinite suspension, appointing John Enoh in his place. This took place at an emergency plenary session of the House this morning.... Read More
It might actually be a good thing that we are broke. If we will not willingly shed our weight as country, a broke back (or bank) will surely force us to. Government cause it was meant to hold us back – Tupac (Panther Power) We have clearly reached a different level of financial emergency in... Read More
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