WHEN the Niger Delta toughie, Asari Dokubo, threatened a bloody war against Northern Nigeria, at a press conference in Abuja last week, he hinged that, amongst others, on the threat to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan, by the House of Representatives.

FIRST, I will give you a concise summary of the story. Then, I will discuss the significance of it to you, as an air traveller or patriot concerned for the rapid development of our infrastructure.

WHILE we were yet sleeping, the world became fully automated and all those unable to speak the language of the machine have been permanently left behind.

THE strikes by terrorists in Northern Nigeria have become a weekly affair now threatening to occur on daily basis. And when that becomes the case, that is when the mindless waste of life and property in the North becomes a daily event, then we can be sure we are on the way to Somali or some other parts of the planet blighted by war and other man-made calamities.

THE recent entry of Dr. Doyin Okupe into the image management team of President Goodluck Jonathan ought to have improved the manner the Presidency is perceived by Nigerians. Dr. Okupe brings an intimidating credential as a heavyweight with an intellect and a punch, and has been involved in many bruising battles in the corridors of power and on political streets.