Saying it as it is (3)
By Douglas Anele Many Nigerians are wondering why more than three weeks since the current fuel scarcity began nobody has been sanctioned. Maybe what is playing out is the sacred cow syndrome in which certain individuals because of their connections with people in power can do anything and get away with it, which is why […]
The fallacies of delusional negative triumphalism (2)
Another writer confidently claimed that Buhari’s unprecedented fourth attempt at the presidency was borne out of a strong desire to contribute to the well being of Nigerians: that was why he endured all the “mudslinging and outrageous insults directed at his person” without complaints and retaliation
Consolidating democratic culture in Nigeria (2)
As I argued sometime ago, democratic governance is a team effort, not a one-man show. Thus, no matter how disciplined or incorruptible a politician might seem to a certain segment of the population, he or she cannot make solid positive impact if the political structure is as skewed as what we have presently – indeed, it is the single most profound cause of our arrested development. So, expeditious restructuring of the Nigerian federation such that more political and fiscal powers are devolved to the six geopolitical zones is the most urgent political task at this period in our national development.
Invite Iheanacho, others to Eagles — Nwankwo
Ex-Nigerian international, Kanu Nwankwo has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to promote Flying Eagles’ Kelechi Iheanacho and his colleagues that gave Nigeria the 4th FIFA U17 world cup at the United Arab Emirate in 2013 to the senior national team.
Consolidating democratic culture in Nigeria (1)
With the ongoing elections, Nigerians are facing one of the toughest challenges in their quest for consolidation and sustenance of the modest political gains achieved since civilian rule was reintroduced in 1999. In other words, form March 28, they would engage in a peaceful and orderly selection of political office holders that would manage the country’s affairs at various levels from May 29 until 2019. Expectedly, the electioneering campaigns, especially the presidential, have been particularly fierce, brutal and bruising.
Deconstructing Buharimania (3)
Dyed in the wood Buharimaniacs seem oblivious of the fragility and dangers of APC’s excessive reliance on Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s reputation for electoral success. No matter how incorruptible a presidential candidate might be, democratic governance is a complex undertaking that requires coordinated efforts from various individuals at different levels of authoritative decision-making to make a meaningful impact.
