Jonathan and Nigeria’s political wonderland, by Dele Sobowale
“I thought of Napoleon, 1769-1821, who said the word “impossible” does not exist or should not exist” – German philosopher. After the nomination of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the presidential candidate of a faction of the moribund Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on May 30, 2026, in Abuja, I am beginning to believe that nothing is […]
EFCC board appointments, PIB, and other deeds of presidency
“I am beginning to wonder how many fools it takes to make the term “My fellow citizens.” Honore de Balzac 1799-1850 in LOST ILLUSIONS.
Almost made it home
I almost made it home this year. I have yet to set sight of Nigeria physically in 31 years. I hardly believe it myself, where the years go and why I had not gone home previously. Honestly, it was not my intention to stay away this long. It just happened: had children, built a career, my siblings came over and my parents visited almost yearly. To me, Nigeria was no longer a physical place but more to me a spiritual home, one that I carry with me where ever I am.
A catalogue of failures: Read and despair
Competence, intelligence, ability don’t need a long time to manifest themselves. Similarly, the unfit very soon reveal themselves. We have had instances of leaders who took us by storm in a few months
Attah @ 80: His cup of glory overflows
History would record that in November 2018, a man called Victor Bassey Attah in the same month clocked 80 in a nation where the life expectancy is still 54 and in sound heath
Attah @ 80: His cup of glory overflows
History would record that in November 2018, a man called Victor Bassey Attah in the same month clocked 80 in a nation where the life expectancy is still 54 and in sound health
