Jonathan’s “mind your business”caution to governors
Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s warning to governors and political heavyweights who descended on Osun for the August 15 governorship election is worth attention. It is a reminder that Nigeria’s democracy cannot afford to turn off-cycle elections into jamborees for outside political forces. The spectacle was difficult to miss. The All Progressives Congress (APC) constituted a […]
Rage Of Militants
THE post amnesty programme of the Federal Government should run on better steam than the hitches that are rising over management of the 2,000 who are in camp for rehabilitation. Unfortunately, inadequate preparations were made for the camping of the ex_militants.
They Labour In Vain
YEARS ago it was said people would enjoy the fruit of their labour. Based on this belief, so many people invested their youth in the future of Nigeria. They shunned corruption.
Senate Aviation Probe – Illusion of embarrassment
THE Senate Committee on Aviation wants to probe last May’s black-out at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. It lasted over four hours. The Senate considers the situation an embarrassment.
Crippling Fear Of Crimes
The fear of being a victim of crime is far higher than the possibility of being a victim. People who are afraid of crime are virtually incapacitated.
Osun Judgement Challenges 2011
MOST Nigerians focus on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, particularly its Chairman, when discussing reforming of our electoral system. The truth, however, is that every election involves a cross section of stakeholders, who play roles in its success or failure.
CBN Admits Failure Of Its Banking Reform
LAST August the Central Bank of Nigeria sacked the management of five banks for running their banks aground. They were charged to court for various offences. The cases are still being prosecuted.
Akunyili Can’t Forget So Soon
MINISTER for Information and Communications Professor Dora Nkem Akunyili cannot ask anyone to investigate the non_delivery of equipment the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, ordered for the 2009 FIFA U/17 World Cup, which Nigeria hosted.
Our World Cup hopes
NOT many Nigerians would be surprised about their wasted optimism in the Eagles at the 2010 World Cup. All that they took to the World Cup was baseless hope and deceit of the Nigeria Football Association, NFA that the coach would deliver a semi-final ticket.
Their Filth, Their Fist, Their Fate
THE House of Representatives has distinguished itself with the regular resort to the fist in resolving matters. This has become more regular since the life of the present assemblage in June 2007.
Deplorable Lagos Airport Road
AT the anniversary of the 1100th day in office of Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos, diplomats who were part of the occasion brought up the deplorable condition of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, in Ikeja, Lagos.
