Opinion
Jonathan: A mid-term night’s dream
Flt. Lt. Jerry Rawlings—remember him?—the archetypal soldier, reformer, quintessential revolutionary and former Ghanaian head of state, was in Nigeria recently. He delivered a lecture at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka at the end of which newsmen almost mobbed him Read More »
Anenih and 2015 elections: Who is afraid of primaries?
The full implication of the recently truncated Nigerian Governos’ Forum (NGF) election result was not lost on the powers that be even though many less politically inclined Nigerians were unable to grasp it Read More »
Eye complications of diabetes (2)
The devastating effects of diabetes on the retina and the macular have been previously explained. It must be understood however that other structures and mechanisms within and surrounding the eyes can be affected by the diabetes process and which also ... Read More »
Opon Imo: A misunderstood landmark
Tuesday, April 23, I missed a media chat hosted at Western Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos by the deputy governor of Osun State, Otunba Titi Laoye-Tomori. I, however, did not miss the fact that the event was put together to appraise the ... Read More »
Policing Nigeria under Abubakar
Though, I have not seen this administration's score card of its achievements in the past two years which President Goodluck Jonathan unveiled last week but one major problem that has dogged the Jonathan's administration since inception two years ago Read More »
Jonathan, Obasanjo and Lamido
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was in the news recently, as he was quoted to have endorsed Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State for the 2015 presidential election Read More »
In defence of spare tyres (deputy governors)
The concept of the spare tyre is, perhaps, as old as the automobile itself. In the early days of automobiles, the roads were strewn with ditches. Because of the hazards at that time, most automobile journeys no matter how brief ... Read More »
Jonathan’s mid-term: Beyond the statistics
The celebration of Nigeria’s 14th Democracy Day and two years of the President Goodluck Jonathan administration last Wednesday was remarkable for a number of reasons. For one, it featured Vice President Namadi Sambo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, ... Read More »
Re: Obi’s dilemma
Few months to the Anambra governorship election, the battle to take over from the incumbent governor, Mr. Peter Obi, is intensifying. It is not for nothing Read More »
Beyond the Governors’ Forum
One of the biggest obstacles to democracy in Nigeria is the fact that it has been hijacked by elements who are deeply allergic to democratic principles Read More »
