Avoidable distractions on the political trail, by Rotimi Fasan
When one observes the actions and utterances of Nigeria’s political actors, their habit of moving in circles, and the people’s preference for sensationalism over substance, it becomes clear why we are not making progress politically. We are back again where we were. We are in the campaign season, and the discourses of our engagement are […]
MAARDEC’S celebration: Providing platform for children with/without disabilities
Socially, it is nearly impossible for disabled children and children without disabilities to socialize.
South Africa in recent times
A FRIEND in Nigeria asked recently if the present spate of strikes and mayhem on the streets of the cities of South Africa and in the townships and the mining single hostel places would lead to a declaration of a state of emergency.
Oil subsidy must go: Yes, but…
THE President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has rightly stated that oil subsidy would go and many right thinking people are bound to support the President in what is believed to be a policy of economic waste.
Traditionalists triumph
ON Tuesday, the Church of England’s General Synod said “no” to women bishops. Even though the modernisers were only narrowly beaten – by a mere six votes – the traditionalists’ victory is immensely significant, not least because this matter cannot be voted upon again until a new Synod is elected in 2015.
Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki: 1933-2012
THE passing of Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, last week, triggered an outpouring of tributes from all over the country.
