Olusola Saraki playing God
By Allan Adepoju MORE than any other Nigerian first generation state, Kwara State has demonstrated higher capacity for political theatrics. Time there was that two incumbent governors – Alhaji Adamu Atta in 1983 and the late retired Rear Admiral Muhammed Alabi Lawal in 2003 – kissed the dust after fierce electoral battles with the septuagenarian […]
2011, there is real cause to worry
Democracy? That’s a long way off. What we have on ground is a quarter kilometre to one-party dictatorship. We say we are a Federal Republic of Nigeria, but there is nothing federal about the system which has mutated within half a century from a federation to a military-style unitary dictatorship.
Miracle of the Storymoja Hay
When an individual or a group of individuals start to dream, they set loose some jawdropping miracles. I am speaking from experience for I have recently been witness to the miracle of the Storymoja Hay festival in Nairobi.
Nigeria heading towards a failed state, say Soyinka
In South Africa, the Apartheid government labeled Nelson Mandela terrorist, Jomo Keyata of Kenya was labeled a terrorist and these people became leaders of their countries. The important thing is this: The Federal Government had the opportunity to have resolved the problems of the oil producing areas, a long time ago, now it has led to loss of lives and property and more insecurity in Nigeria and that for me is what really matters.
Michael Jackson’s glove for auction
The glittery glove that Michael Jackson wore when he unveiled his moonwalk on TV in 1983 is hitting the auction block. This one isn’t like his other glittery gloves, which were made for the right hand and adorned with hand-sewn crystals.
New CEOs resume immediately, who they are?
The new chief executives are Mr. John Aboh – MD/CEO Oceanic International Bank Plc, Mr. Mahmud L. Alabi- MD/CEO Intercontinental Bank Plc, Mr. Nebolisa Arah – MD/CEO Afribank Plc, Mrs. Suzanne Iroche- MD/CEO Finbank Plc, Mrs. Funke Osibodu – MD/CEO Union Bank Plc.
