EFCC: THE 'ONSLAUGHT' AGAINST TEN GOVERNORS Sunday, September 05, 2010

The EFCC onslaught against some allegedly corrupt state Governors (ten of them) and their officials has in the last week been met with spirited protests by the concerned parties who are insisting that this is a clear case of political witch-hunt and intimidation closely tied to the 2011 general elections. Rivers state Governor Ro ... Read more

AWOLOWO, GOWON AND BUHARI: RETHINKING LEADERSHIP IMPERATIVES IN NIGERIA Sunday, September 05, 2010

History has shown that nations need a combination of factors in order to develop and grow. These include, but are not limited to a measure of natural resources, an educated and healthy workforce, a culture of saving and innovation, an enlightened middle and upper class, viable and evolving public institutions, a national culture ... Read more

NIGERIA: RELIGION WITHOUT FAITH. IS IT WORTH THE TROUBLE? Sunday, September 05, 2010

Foreigners are often surprised to discover how religion is deep-rooted in the psyche of the overwhelming majority of Nigerians. When the Egyptian-American doctoral student of Harvard, Sarah al-Tantawi, visited me early this year to ask some questions regarding the impact of Sharia implementation on women, she did not fail to show h ... Read more

POLITICS IN A SEASON OF CHOLERA Saturday, September 04, 2010

"You know I have this meeting somewhere in the North, but I am afraid to go." "Afraid?" "With all these reports about cholera epidemic in that part of the country, I don’t want to take chances. I am a very precious statistic you know?" "Tell me." "Can you imagine someone like me suffering from cholera? Onigbam ... Read more

WHAT IF OBAMA WAS A FULL BLOWN WHITE MALE IN THE POLITICAL-PSYCHO-SOCIAL THOUGHT OF AMERICA? Saturday, September 04, 2010

Within the American psyche there has always being a divide between the ordinary people; and the influential, the selected few, leaders or the cream of the crop. The divide historically revolves around economic, political and legal activities. Armed with money, position or power the privileged has always been able to scale t ... Read more

AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT JONATHAN: HOW TO RAISE $4.43B WITHOUT BORROWING Saturday, September 04, 2010

Dear Mr. President, How to raise $4.43 billion without borrowing With a deep sense of responsibility, a heart of duty and an utmost concern for the future of this great nation of ours, I write you this letter to offer my profound opinion on saving Nigeria from sinking into debt once again. I am particularly dist ... Read more

2011: DECLARATION AND UNDERSTANDING MODERN NIGERIA Friday, September 03, 2010

One thing is clear in Nigeria of today. The mere fact that a large chunk of Nigerians are more politically-conscious, talking about politics, reflecting on the past, criticizing our political blocs and gangsterism, and identifying banes of our development is a clear indication that we are close to our desired greatness. This ... Read more

GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAINT FAYOSE Friday, September 03, 2010

As a student of missionary school, Roman Catholic Primary School to be precise, I learnt early enough the story of Paul Apostle. Saul, who later became Paul, was born around the same time as Christ. He was sent to the Jewish school of learning at Jerusalem to study law. After his studies, he returned to Tarsus but soon after the de ... Read more

AS THE ISRAELIS AND THE PALESTINIANS TALKS Thursday, September 02, 2010

Things are looking up in the Middle-East; the White House, at least, thinks so. September 2, 2010, will mark the starting point. It is the date President Barack Obama will host two unusual guests. They are unusual because they don’t get to come close to each other except when two American arms are spread out over them like th ... Read more

MRS JONATHAN: REAL LESSONS ON THE POWER OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF A STATE Thursday, September 02, 2010

Her Excellency, like every well-meaning daughter or son recently went on a two-day official visit to her hometown in the Rivers State of Nigeria. Madam, there must be pride in among the Okrika people to see your presence in their midst. Also, there is more international pride to your home background as evidenced as having c ... Read more

OBASANJO'S SOUTH WEST, 'OPERATION TOTALITY' AND THE 2011 ELECTIONS Thursday, September 02, 2010

Somehow, President Olusegun Obasanjo won’t stay away to enjoy his retirement in peace. As Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, he keeps meddling in the country’s political affairs and hence, he compels us to take an interest in his affairs and politics. The newspapers reported early this week that in the comfort of hi ... Read more

OBASANJO AS BABANGIDA'S BEST ISSUE Tuesday, August 31, 2010

One sad tendency in Nigerian politics is the habit of arguing that one mediocre politician has a better record than another mediocre colleague. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, it appears, has become so desperate – with his presidential ambition going nowhere – that he has adopted that mode. In a recent televised in ... Read more