In Search Of Independent Minded JudiciaryTuesday, October 6, 2015
By its very nature, the executive arm of government has an inherent tendency towards abuse or misuse of powers. Those in charge of Governments could be unconsciously chauvinistic. This is the case irrespective of the level of development of a democracy - likely misuse or abuse of executive powers ...
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Is Nigeria's Fight Against Corruption Selective?Bukola Saraki's Corruption TrialTuesday, September 22, 2015
The ugly nature of corruption is evident in our nation through the entirety of its life. Despite the vast resources that abound, Nigeria 39;s ranking in all key performances and economic indicators is at a lowest ebb. Corruption is a major social problem which this country faces. Although there ... |
For Hon. Dogara, the fight could not be finished - By Bernard DoroTuesday, August 4, 2015
There was jubilee in House of Representatives on July 29th, an elated newly appointed majority leader, and the air filled with chants: Dogara is a leader and a hero. The peace that eluded the house since June 8th finally returned. The speaker was swayed to enforce the will of the almighty and powerf ... |
This call for Buhari to intervene in the current NASS leadership impasseFriday, July 24, 2015
Unfortunately some of our countrymen appear utterly shortsighted and naive in their analysis of political development. Upon having listened to and read a plethora of mediocre commentaries regarding the NASS crisis, one which captures my attention albeit unbelievable is the persistent call for Presid ... |
Martins Ugwu Okpehgate, is the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria fit for purSunday, July 12, 2015
Recently the Nigerian news media was inundated with bizarre headlines nbsp; of a 39;fake medical doctor 39; who have worked for the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja for almost a decade with false identity. News report have it that Martins, a 44 year old secondary sc ... |
May 29th, 2015. A reminder of the transient nature of powerSunday, May 31, 2015
It 39;s a new dawn. The nation is buzzing - so the citizens and understandably so. Something spectacular has happened, Mohammadu Buhari has assumed the mantle of leadership in this great country - Nigeria. That ours survived doomsday predictions is enough to generate e ... |
It's Buhari! Nigeria has decided. Buhari promised and now we wait.Saturday, April 11, 2015
On March 28th, 2015, approximately 9 percent (15.4 million) of the Nigerian population reasoned differently and against my personal views, voted General Buhari into the power of presidency as the 5th president of the 4th republic. Under normal circumstances this would n ... |