“The right perspective asserts itself” -E. D. Morel The corridors of governments in Africa are littered with the frag ments of abandoned policies and the debris of aborted projects. Existential projects like water transfers do not readily find acceptance either because they seem too costly or are inherently long-term in nature, thus, liable to be […]

Healthcare reflects societal advancement, influenced by economic, social, and political conditions. From ancient civilizations to modern nations, healthcare development mirrors societal priorities and governance. Delivering healthcare services signifies a state’s commitment to citizens’ welfare, fostering national growth by improving human capital and productivity. Healthier populations drive economic output, workforce participation, and innovation. Healthcare advancements bridge […]

From last week, cntinues the  narrative of how the minority question gave birth to the appointment of the Willinks Minority Commission and its relevance to the Niger Delta which has always been considered a special area in Nigeria.  Although the commission did not recommend the creation of states as strongly advocated by the minority ethnic groups, […]

By Dele Sobowale “We discouraged (the government) from borrowing and the Nigerian desk and the World Bank suffered the consequences. “If you check, you would see that if the World Bank country director does not lend, it is either he is demoted or removed. But, it is our responsibility to make sure that the lending […]

The Left Movement in Nigeria gained two of its best known leaders in 1973. Edwin ‘Eddie’ Ikechukwu Madunagu was a 27-year-old postgraduate student of Mathematics, specifically Differential Equations and Functions of a Complex Variable. He was in the University of Lagos, UNILAG, and had joined the Nigerian Youth Action Committee, NYAC. In UNILAG, that same year, […]

Fifty-seven years ago almost to the month, celebrated Kenya political scientist, Ali Mazrui, observed that “for some reason a disproportionate number of the historic acts of violence in Africa since independence have tended to happen in the months of January and February.” He had good reason for this.  In January 1961, the Belgians and the Americans […]

57 years ago almost to the month, celebrated Kenya political scientist, Ali Mazrui, observed that “for some reason a disproportionate number of the historic acts of violence in Africa

I want to glorify the name of God for making me see 2025. Not all those that started 2024 with us are alive to see this first Sunday of 2025. That you are alive reading this, is enough to be thankful to Him. I thank God for the wisdom to always think out a topic […]

For years, those who seized power in Nigeria used Nigeria’s ethnic and religious diversity to divide Nigeria, and drive a wedge of hate, rather than of strategic collaboration between Nigerians

Beloved, we are still in the mood of thanksgiving especially as the LORD has kept us to witness the beginning of year 2025.   Today is the 5th day of January 2025.    That leaves us with 360 days left in the New Year. I’m sure you are convinced that it is still thanksgiving time. […]