Gowon’s memoirs: Nigeria owes Awolowo an eternal debt, by Olu Fasan
Last week, I started a discussion of General Yakubu Gowon’s multi-themed memoirs, My Life of Duty & Allegiance. My focus was on the book’s general tone, which I find unduly self-justificatory. In his attempts to defend his legacy, General Gowon presents himself as a saintly figure who did no wrong as a leader, whereas some […]
The economy started in recession and ended in chaos in 2017
”Every government is run by liars and nothing they say should be believed.” I.F Stone, American journalist.
Building a New Nigerian with a New Song
37 percent of the Nigerians in America have at least a first degree, 17 percent of them have Masters Degrees while 4 percent have doctorate degrees
Budget 2019 and economic prospects for the coming year
By Obadiah Mailafia ON Friday 21 December, just two days before their recess, President Muhammadu Buhari presented Budget 2019 before a joint session of the National Assembly. The bedlam was exceptional, if not unexpected. The president was interrupted several times by booing and heckling from the floor. It was such an unseemly spectacle. Senate President […]
Winning by losing
Whenever you win in the flesh, count your losses spiritually; name them one by one. By Femi Aribisala There is a popular Christian film made by the gospel singer Carman called “The Champion.” The finale is a boxing match and by the end of the film, the audience is on its feet. The good guy, […]
In the throes of scarcity and poverty
For once, let the suffering of Nigerians touch the hearts of those responsible for what is going on now. We have heard enough lies and promises that were never kept
