He literally barged in on the political consciousness of the Lagos political mainstream, almost turning to shreds its well known uncompromising proclivity to doing business with only those schooled and weaned by the denizens of the old political establishment. In sum, you must have been in the eye of the people and have a track record.

The Women’s World Cup could reach up to a billion TV viewers as Canada kick off the biggest staging of the tournament. The seventh edition of the competition will feature 24 teams for the first time. Eight sides will make their World Cup debuts but Germany and the United States will start as favourites as they seek to win a third global title.

Warri Wolves crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup despite beating AC Leopard of Congo 3-1 in a playoff return leg on Saturday in Warri. The coach Paul Aigbogun-tutored side crashed on a 4-3 aggregate after the Congolese side won the first leg 3-0 in Diolaise.

Prof. Attahiru Jega’s INEC had a disastrous showing in Abia State, in the governorship election. The wishes and aspirations of the people, who had clamored for change in the state, were thwarted by some unscrupulous INEC staff, in collaboration with the PDP. It is only in Abia State that all the contested positions and declared results by INEC are in contention and vigorously challenged in the election tribunals.

I have pondered on the rot that made some people to refer to Nigeria as a failed state and I came to the conclusion that the problem lies not only in the hands of our leaders, but also in the formation of the country. The geometrical decline of the infrastructures and the socio-economic welfare of the citizens call for stock taking, re assessment of our value and charting new strategies for a fresh start.