Malami, Magu and the blues of anti-corruption war
Much as both labour to put up gestures suggesting cordiality, truth is there is no love lost between them. And interestingly, the one thing that came between them is corruption,…
Presidential broadcast and other stories
“Baba don come oh. Baba o yo yo, Baba Bubu o yo yo” “What is that?” “Eh, o yo yo” “If you are this excited about President Buhari’s return, then…
Sultan And His Devolution Of Dams Proposal
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday called on Nigerians to focus on devolution of ‘dams’ rather than restructuring the country, a question mark (?) oratory and order…
EFCC: Is Obono-Obla sabotaging the anti-corruption war?
One of the constitutional amendments that Nigerians have been clamoring for is the separation of the office of attorney-general from the position of minister of justice. For many citizens, the…
Boko Haram, not IPOB, is the Threat to Nigeria’s Security, Igbo Group Fires Back at Arewa Youth
An Igbo group known as Igbo Renaissance Agenda, IRA, has replied the Arewa Youth Assembly, who, on Friday called on Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to arrest the leader of the…
The Restructuring Bogey And Its Latter Day Disciples
I read a recent report in a national daily, of ‘Southern and Middle Belt leaders’ meeting in Abuja to insist on the demand for restructuring. Out of curiosity, I decided…
Saraki’s farcical coup of July 4th
In reviewing the farcical coup—orchestrated by the president of the Nigerian senate, Bukola Saraki—that took place on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, we were reminded of the French coup of 1851…
Of Arewa Youths, IPOB And Other Messengers From Hell.
Not a few tongues have wagged since some radical Northern youth groups issued ultimatum to Igbo to leave the north in three months. Not a few ‘patriots’ have risen to…
As Dino Melaye’s Political Sunset Looms.
For Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West senatorial district and the rambunctious alter ego of tainted Senate President, Bukola Saraki, these are not the best of times. Melaye, noted…
Al Mustapha is a pathological liar – Ayo Opadokun
In reaction to a statement credited to Major Al Mustapha (Rtd.) the former chief security adviser (CSO) to former head of state, late General Sani Abacha after a meeting to…