”Not Yet Uhuru”, by Patrick Omorodion
Uhuru, a Swahili word which means “freedom or independence” was popularized by Kenyan nationalist and leader Oginga Odinga who used it in the title of his 1967 autobiography, “Not Yet Uhuru “. The phrase was used to express the fact that “a long-fought struggle or goal is incomplete, even if nominal independence or a milestone […]
Towards the knowledge economy
Nigeria has the potential to rank among the most advanced technological-industrial nations in the 21st century. But we can only fulfil that promise when we build a globally competitive economy based on science and technology and innovation
Awo’s reply to state of emergency in 1962
IN reply, the Leader of Opposition in the Federal Parliament, and Leader of the Action Group, Chief Obafemi Awolowo said: I beg to move the following Amendment to the Motion already proposed by the Prime Minister:
Maitama Sule: A President we never had
When Maitama Sule spoke, sincerity rang out like chiming church bells and many Nigerians could identify with him as a champion that would lead them towards a great Nigeria
Intels, npa and the national interest
A good part of the reason the NPA does not and cannot contribute its full quota to national development is associated with the leadership
Oppressive minimum wage and the futility of an increase
IT would be heartless to ignore organised Labour’s demand for an urgent upward review of the N18, 000/month minimum wage, which was established over 6years ago, when this income was above the international value of $150 i.e. above $5/day and more than double the poverty bench mark of less than $2/day.
