Between Ademulegun and Gowon, by Emeka Obasi
General Yakubu Gowon’s attempt at writing seems to be taking sleep away from the 92 – year old soldier turned Political Scientist who led Nigeria through genocide between 1967 and 1970. His book, ‘My Life Of Duty And Allegiance’ continues to trend. The autobiography is injurious to many and questions are being asked. Gowon ended up painting […]
Day Abdulrazaq fenced Omokaro
By Emeka Obasi Hard tackling defender Bright Omokaro started as an offensive midfielder. In 1973, he was confronted by AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq who today sits in Ilorin as governor of Kwara State. Abdulrazaq represented the Kwara State Junior Football team at the First National Sports Festival, Lagos ’73. Omokaro played for Mid-Western State. The Kwara team camped […]
Shetti-Bobo’s lovely sneakers
By Emeka Obasi Senator Kashim Shettima made unusual news at the premier Nigeria Bar Association function which held in Lagos recently. He appeared in suits and sneakers, looking like one of Charlie Boy’s performers. Shettima, who is the APC presidential running mate has been harangued by millions for not looking like a real English gentleman […]
Adeleke, dancing and Davido
Senator Ademola Adeleke dances with as much zeal as Michael Jackson, I guess that explains Jackson as one of his names. His nephew, Davido is also a big name in music so we are going to see dance parties in Osun for a long while.
Okowa: Moving step by step
Leadership gains so much from experience even when it is offered on a platter of gold. Quality evolves when power comes through years gained moving from one position to another in an upward journey.
Sanwo-Olu, behold Akinsanya
We are paying so much attention to Abuja and the state governors. It should not be, development should start from the local government area where some chairmen and councilors surround themselves with praise singers.
