Obasanjo, Osoba, AD, and 2003 old men stale stuff, by Dele Sobowale
“The loser at the hazard, when the game breaks up/ Sadder, sorrier lingers on alone Replays each throw and drinks of wisdom’s cup” – Aligheri Dante, 1265-1321, in Purgatory. For me, this is one of the most painful articles I have ever had to write in 39 years of writing for VANGUARD. In a fight between […]
Wind of change blowing in Kano and Zamfara, By Dele Sobowale
It is quite refreshing that it is the North that is taking the lead in dismantling the status quo and bringing a new era of transparency and accountability to governance in the states
CBN: Tinubu, Buhari clash inevitable, By Dele Sobowale
“When evil men must seek to perpetuate an unjust status quo; good men must try and bring into being real order of justice” – Reverend Martin Luther, Jr, 1929-1968. The suspension and subsequent arrest of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has brought the inevitable collision between President Tinubu and ex-President Buhari […]
Akwa Ibom united for great leap forward
By Dele Sobowale “A picture is worth a thousand words.” That is why in a rare departure from the custom on this page, a photograph is published. However, as new governors increasingly take a hostile attitude towards their predecessors, the story accompanying the picture should teach some of our new governors a few things about […]
President Tinubu: Talk is cheap
By Dele Sobowale “If the unemployed could eat plans and promises; they would be able to spend [some of their time in Dubai]” – W. E B Du Bois, 1882-1963, amended. Welcome to the hot seat. Whatever happens, don’t forget; you asked for it. And, any time you find it too hot, you can always […]
Bye Buhari: Good and timely riddance…
By Dele Sobowale “In every community, there is a class of people, profoundly dangerous to the rest. I don’t mean criminals. For them we have punitive sanctions. I mean the leaders. Invariably, the most dangerous people seek power” – Saul Bellow, 1915-2005. Before revealing to you how dangerous a Nigerian leader can be, permit me […]
