Election without political parties: outlook towards 2027, by Usman Sarki
“Political parties created democracy, and modern democracy is unthinkable save in terms of the parties.” — E. E. Schattschneider I sometimes wonder if Schattschneider would review his opinion on the centrality of political parties in a democratic dispensation if he had anticipated the situation in Nigeria today. In 2022, I was invited to serve as […]
Confronting Your Attitude
Maya Angelo left a living legacy behind in her powerful words of wisdom. My favourite of Maya is the popular quote that says;-
In defence of Babafemi Ogundipe – By Emeka Obasi
This is a battle I will fight until recognition comes the way of Nigeria’s first Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Brig.[Gen.] Babafemi Olatunde Ogundipe. History must be fair to this man even if compatriots look the other way.
My father’s friend used me for prostitution in Libya
The 150 Nigerians, predominantly ladies, were yesterday relishing the air of freedom as they made the 300-kilometer journey from Lagos to Benin. The day before, they had escaped from hell in Libya, a country many of them had been deceived would be a staging post from the life of drudgery that they had lived in Nigeria into the Eldorado of their dreams.
Needless deaths from snake bites – By Rose Moses
Needless deaths from snake bites – By Rose Moses
Marriage and denomination – By Francis Ewherido
I had a useful conversation with the driver of a cab that I took last Monday. He told me cab driving was financially rewarding for him, but it was taking a toll, especially on his spiritual life. “How,” I asked him out of curiosity.
