Katsina State’s “No Future” Budget
In the days and weeks leading up to the faux pax that became the Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF) election, the Katsina state governor, Ibrahim Shehu Shema was mentioned severally as…
Egypt and the lesson of another removal
For many around the world who are as shocked as this writer at events unfolding in Egypt, there is denying the fact that the country is in both trying and…
Nigeria-tude, And The Republic Of Ombatse
Last week my office literally turned into a small battle-field, the issue was basically, on the proliferation of arms, the fact that something is inherently wrong, whether by default or…
Sylva, The Iconic Politician, @ 49
What does Chief Timipre Sylva represent in Nigeria’s march of democracy? As the former Bayelsa State governor turns 49 on Sunday, 7 July, it is appropriate to reflect on the…
Nigeria and the 2015 Deadline
In 2010 when the drumbeats for the 2011 general elections in Nigeria grew louder, a group of elders in Northern Nigeria, called the Northern Elders Forum, made very threatening noises…
Comprehensive Health Centres, Lagos State and Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria
I read with interest the statement credited to the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, whilst launching the Eredo Primary Healthcare Centre Constituency II in Epe division recently. Whilst the efforts…
Fashola, his Lagos and the ‘bottom’ millions
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, turned 50 last week. Not unexpectedly, it went without fanfare, in keeping with the man’s character. What better time than now – on the occasion…
NIGERIA – Tsunami of corruption, docility and stupidity
Good Morning fellow countrymen. Permit my reminiscences about a land I left behind so long ago. Permit my tears and frustration about a country I love and cherish so much.…
Still on Jonathan, opposition and 2015
I would be deluding myself if I imagined that my article last week, “2015: Who will defeat Jonathan?” would not elicit the kind of “violent” outbursts that have trailed it.…
Noble Public Servants of Yesteryears
In recent years, the aura of honour and respectability attached to employment in public service has regrettably faded and is now replaced by popular perception of greed, insensitivity, corruption and…