”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 […]
Planning and budgeting in fantasically corrupt countries
Going forward, we may need the Supreme Court to undertake judicial review of the entire budgetary process in order to demarcate clear lines of responsibility between the executive and parliament to ensure administrative order
Igbos, restructuring, and the expulsion
No Igboman should be used to rescue the caliphate from their internal contradictions. Their next move in this self-imposed quandary is likely to be an attempt to achieve a Yoruba support or a Fulani-Yoruba alliance against the Igbos
Countdown to October 1, 2017
If nothing is done about this quit notice, I am afraid there may be major mass movements as we near October 1, 2017. All it takes to trigger off a major national disaster is a little spark somewhere, perhaps staged by some mischief-makers. If it starts, no one will be safe
“Lagos State is a place for all”
Lagos State has demonstrated quite clearly that when you build an inclusive state where all feel wanted and at home, you build a strong resilient society propelled towards development
Buhari: Why Nigeria Fails
Osinbajo may yet fail to read the writing on the wall. He must not make Jonathan’s mistake of appeasement of special interests while ignoring real Nigerians. And he should, right now know that with the rapid and unfolding situations, there will be no second chance
