Atiku is right, subsidy removal needs revisiting – 2
By Dele Sobowale Some called it lunacy; others were more polite in their condemnation of the idea of government reversing itself. Few did the rational thing when confronted with a proposal on a vital public interest. Most of Atiku’s traducers were political opponents; who were afraid that the idea might just be popular and could […]
Politics of Biafra and future of Nigeria
Offodile strongly believes that a restructuring of the federation, most desirably into six geopolitical zones, holds the key to a bright future for Nigeria
Tinubu’s ‘Right of first refusal’
IT was French neoclassical architect, Jean Laurent Legeay who said “In politics, as in business, you must always ask for thirty pieces of silver even though you have more than enough”. Now whether this statement more aptly defines ‘greed’ than it does politics, is an entirely different matter. Anti-Tinubus have always asked, -often self-righteously- ‘What does Tinubu want?’
Open letter to Adams Oshiomhole (1)
Congratulations, Comrade. You are now the last godfather standing. There is the often mistaken impression that you have destroyed godfatherism in Edo State. The truth is that you only changed the face of godfatherism
October 1: Let there be no mourning in our house
OCTOBER 1, 2016, Nigeria’s 56th Independence Day, came without much fanfare even if many had looked forward to the one-day holiday it afforded. The question on the lips of many was; what was there to celebrate about this day. Many would often wonder if Nigeria’s Independence Day is worth rolling out the drums for.
Manufacturing Nigeria, birthing a nation
AS an “Africa booster” myself, or someone who passionately believes in Africa, even when faced with the most ridiculous decisions taken by our leaders or some of the most depressing news, I am one of those who see the current recession as a blessing in disguise, an opportunity to fix the socio-economic issues which have been plaguing us for years.
