The vertical and horizontal lines that define our system of government are the key battlegrounds at which issues of democratisation will be joined. If we remain firm in our resolve, we will be well on the way to building the kind of institutions that are the surest bulwarks against the ever-present threat of the rule of man.

It is interesting to observe the holier-than-thou attitude of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. NgoziOkonjo-Iweala, whenever issues of integrity are raised against President Goodluck Jonathan administration,which has entrusted her with so much powers and responsibilities.

What an endorsement of quality leadership! If a progressive African leader like Koroma attests to the excellence of Asiwaju Tinubu’s leadership, may be Nigerians have found the president they truly can trust. It is time to ask men of true competence to take the plunge. The best of us should lead the rest of us.
Run, Asiwaju, run!

KEEPING up in these fast-paced modern times is no small feat for any organisation, but trying to maintain global standards while depending on the infrastructure and business realities of the developing world can sometimes feel like a real uphill battle.

IN Nigeria, we cannot say that we are a bad people or corrupt people because we all greeted the government of Generals Muhammadu Buhari and Tunde Idiagbon in the late 1980s. Nigerians started queuing up for things and waiting for their turn.