So, who killed Abacha and Abiola? By Ochereome Nnanna
So much is touted about the “inviolability” of the sovereignty of nations under the United Nations Charter. It simply means that a nation’s entitlement to full control of its territory and affairs cannot be forcefully intruded upon by external powers. In practice, however, the amount of power a state projects determines its ability to defend its […]
On bulimia, profligacy and torpidity (1)
If any set of three words captures the basic tenor or characteristic of Nigeria’s ruling elite and the generality of Nigerians, the ones that constitute the title of our discourse today are “spot on,” as the Americans would say.
Jokers in Government – 1
NLNG is one of the big success stories in our country. From what I am told, the company has invested $13 billion since inception, and has become a pace-setter in terms of revenue generation for the government”. Minister of Trade and Investments, Dr Olusegun Aganga
Creativity, hardwork essential to success – Chinyere Egerue
Mrs Chinyere Emily Egerue is a very talented and creative woman in art design of different categories. She believes everyone should discover their talent and pursue it. She advises young people not to be influenced by other people’s choice of a field of study for them, but to pursue a course which they believe and can succeed in. Vista Woman had a chat with her recently on her work and other matters. Hear her:
Life style choices
What if there is no heaven, what if this is all there is?”. A friend of mine asked me this question a while back and once in a while I find myself mulling it over. I genuinely believe in heaven, the bible, good and evil and eternity. The life style choices I have made over the course of my life are greatly influenced by my beliefs and I am sure the person asking expected some level of outraged response.
Sanusi’s call spotlights nation’s dilenma
Basket mouth – that’s how a buddy of mine describes Lamido Sanusi, Governor of the Nigerian Central Bank – “e done start to leak again o.” It is a moniker appropriated from Fela’s forceful description of uncompromising truth-telling. Mr. Sanusi speaks his mind, form be damned!
A tale of two countries
This is a tale of two people close to my family who had serious car accidents in two different countries in perhaps two different eras.
the true transformation
We keep pre-fixing his name with the prosaic title of “Mr.”, but I am sure that he must be an Alhaji—at he least. But then he is the prince of a great emirate, anyway.
When Sultan visited “Kaduna Boy” in Edo Govt. House
Last Friday, November 30th, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, received a Doctoral Degree from Igbinedion University, Okada.
Book review: REFORMING THE UNREFORMABLE: Lessons from Nigeria
THE process of finding this book to buy and to read and write this review is worth narrating.
‘Let’s dedicate our victory to Fashola’
Aside food, drinks and music that form part of the entertainment here all football matches are shown on large screen television.
