Senator Abdullahi Adamu at 80: A life of service, wisdom and grace (2), by Usman Sarki
“Salus populi suprema lex esto” (“The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law”), Roman maxim The first part of this series reflected upon the life, character and formative influences that shaped Senator (Dr.) Abdullahi Adamu, CON, Turakin Keffi, into one of the foremost public figures of his generation. It suggested that the enduring measure […]
Ebola Virus Disease and America’s funny hypocrisy
On September 30, 2014 America recorded its first case of Ebola Virus Disease. The source of this unwanted guest to the American soil was himself a guest to America from one of the countries at the centre of the disease. He was Liberia’s Thomas Eric Duncan who was visiting Texas
What Exactly is ‘Clueless’ about Goodluck Jonathan? (1)
The English have an expression: “give a dog a bad name in order to kill it.” It refers to the malicious misrepresentation of someone in order to discredit him. This has been strategy of the opposition to Goodluck Jonathan to date.
Two Tales of Ebola: Nigeria vs USA
TWO men are reportedly responsible for transporting Ebola to Nigeria and the US. Both men are of Liberian origin. That is where the similarities in the tale end. With its underdeveloped healthcare facilities, Nigeria robustly tackled the problem and now appears to have the situation under manageable control. Unlike Nigeria, the US with its sophisticated medical facilities and high level of preparedness to tackle any health epidemic, approached the issue with underserved levity.
Confusion over 2014/2015 resumption date
PUPILS and students in Benin Republ;ic are expected to resume for classes in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, however, there is a controversy surrounding the official date for the start of the next school year.
Kwankwaso and the ‘two Kano’s’
About a fortnight ago, I received a text message inviting me to visit Kano. It was sent by Alhaji Halilu Baba Dantiye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kano State, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Tortoise folklore as metaphor of national leadership
Pius Adesanmi, a budding literary icon was the guest speaker at the “Second State of the Nation” lecture organized recently by Pastor Tunde Bakare-led Save Nigeria Group. Adesanmi, a Professor at Carlton University, Canada, chose the title “Reparations: What Nigerians Owe the Tortoise” as his theme. I invite you to share in an experience that turned out to be an insightful and sobering verbal interactive satire.
From boom to gloom or doom–The story of oil -1
Crude oil has always been a slippery stuff – good when under control; destructive when out of control. Crude oil is about to destroy the Nigerian economy faster then Boko Haram or even Ebola.
FRK-An awesome and formidable Nigerian
“Every generation must recognize and embrace the task it is peculiarly designed by history and by providence to perform.”-Chinua Achebe October 1, marks 54th independence from colonial rule in 1960. Every year, for some time now I have not celebrated Independence Day, as I feel there is so little to celebrate. Some Nigerians are in […]
The Federal Republic of Dust and Ashes –1
By Dele Shobowale “Life is brief; a little hope; a little dream and then – good night.”Leon Montanaeken, 1859. “Ah make the most of what we may yet spend/ Before we too into dust descend/ Dust unto dust…Omar Khayyam. Dying is a serious business; as much as living – believe me. With it, the Grim […]
The Mother of all Political Parties emerges in Benin
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has since 1999 been winning landslide victories to continuously form the federal government of Nigeria. Although not much has been achieved by the party in terms of good governance and appreciable improvement in the living standards of the people, she has continued to chorus its song of ruling the nation for another century.
