The spike in the drink of our political leaders, by Owei Lakemfa
Democracy, at least theoretically, is about choice. I have no doubt that our political leaders agree. However, the problem many of those in power have is that Nigerian voters are not mature enough to exercise their right to make a choice. So, they need to be tutored and guided. But if the voters fail to […]
Onagoruwa: The Man who returned from the Lion’s den
Dr Olu Onagoruwa, armed with a PhD in Law, a glorious practice in journalism, solid experience in the classroom, rich political activism, a sword and shield of righteousness and a burning sense of patriotism, went into the den of military dictatorship.
Transition from President Zuma to President Zuma
IN one swing, South African President Jacob Zuma swept the governments of his country since independence in 1994, into the dust bin of history. Describing the past two decades as those of waste, Zuma condemned the administrations of the legendary Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlante and his own.
Disco dancing in Senate and lurking danger
If only the oppressed and disposed are conscious that they are oppressed and disposed, they would not join the chant for separation, the noise of expulsion nor the army of ethnic jingoists and religious perverts. Rather, they will unite to change their circumstances
Banning the Witnesses, but not what they Witness
ALL religion, is belief.Depending on the emphasis, any religion or religious movement can be one of ‘peace’ ‘tolerance’ or ‘extremism’. The most difficult ban is that on religious belief because it is a futility; such a ban is actually a suppression and repression
A peep into yesterday
I have known, and been shown love and respect across the country; I cannot but be grateful to a country that defines my being
