The growing audacity of insanity in Lagos
Some psychologists believe that human beings manifest some level of insanity. That is very true, because every individual experiences strong emotions, which usually precipitate irrational behaviour. Persistent existential deprivations that characterise the human condition in Nigeria right now is particularly conducive to insanity. Human beings rarely act sanely and rationally most of the time when society approaches the Hobbesian state of nature, as has been the case since 1985.
Senate’s Constitution Amendment Process: An act laden with selfish intent
In what is turning out to be an engagement strewn with self-serving considerations, the process of amending the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the Senate, as witnessed last week, is creating disaffection in some quarters. Specifically, the Sani Yerima propelled shooting down of an amendment to parts of Section 29 regarding renunciation of citizenship, has sent a dangerous signal that some members of the senate want to further endanger the girl-child in an environment that is made unsafe by socio-economic and security challenges. What were they thinking of?
Morsi did not understand the forces that enthroned him – Prof. Anya
The state of affairs in Egypt is worrisome given the fact that it is Arab’s political center and a key player in Africa’s affair. Egypt holds the balance of power in the Middle East and whatever happens in that country must go beyond its shores. In this interview, Professor Anya O. Anya provides insight into the transition process in the heartbeat of Arab politics.
Itsekiri victims of Ijaw attacks need aid – Council boss
THE transition Chairman of Warri North Local Government Council, Evangelist David Ewetan Edun, is seeking assistance in form of food, money and other relief materials from donor agencies, especially the National Emergency Management Authority, NEMA, State Emergency Relief Agency, SERA, as well as humanitarian organisations and well-meaning Nigerians over the recent crisis in the riverine communities.
Rivers of blood: A prayer for Jonathan
“In every mess I find a friend’, Charles Dibdin, 1745-1814.Sometimes being prophetic and turning out to be right can cause as much anguish as being wrong – when catastrophe results. About five weeks ago, I wrote in an article titled” PRESIDENT JONATHAN: AMAECHI SHOULD NOT DIE, that given Governor Amaechi’s open feud with Jonathan and the alarm that somebody wants him (Amaechi) dead, then it is the President’s duty to ensure the governor does not die. The fingers of suspicion will point in one direction.
