On May 27, 1967, the then Head of State, General Yakubu Dan-Yumma Gowon (91), said: “The main obstacle to future stability in this country is the present structural imbalance in the Nigeria Federation”. No doubt, the General’s statement is as true today as at when he made the broadcast. It was in the broadcast that he […]

By Dele Sobowale One of the paradoxes of economics is threatening to create a food crisis later during the year. Last year January, escalating food prices dragged headline inflation towards 35 per cent. A 50 kilogram bag of rice was going for N80- 100,000 – depending on location. Governor Bago of Niger State was contemplating placing embargo […]

Nigerians and Africans have no friends in Israel. They may, amongst the Israeli people, but not in its establishment which is wedded to a philosophy of violence, repression, exploitation and genocide. Therefore, Nigerians must be on alert and view with suspicion, Israel’s overt and strenuous attempts to befriend the continent, particularly Nigeria. These were part of […]

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Interior minister stands out among President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministers because since his appointment, he has consistently worked silently to create a new image for his hitherto notoriously corrupt  sector. He is neither publicity conscious nor does he usurp the role of agency heads he is mandated to supervise. As Minister, Tunji-Ojo […]

“But, fortune’s honey turned to gall…thus Fortune, with a slight turn of her will brings men [and nations] from joy to sorrow”. Geoffrey Chaucer, 1342-1400, VBQ, VBQ p 64. A meeting with one of my oldest friends three weeks ago ended with both of us, 80+, almost in tears. We went back to memory lanes; […]