Author: Mike O. Akpati

The Dasuki In Us

Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Just as 2015 was drawing to a close, the world was drawn to Nigeria through the Security Budget revelations which is presently christened Dasukigate in Abuja. The ills as revealed has been to say the least, very mind bogging. For purpose of definition, dasuki here is defined as[ ...

Let Us Take Back Our Country Nigeria

Monday, August 3, 2015
ldquo;There is nothing wrong in change, if it is in the right direction. To improve is to change, so to be perfect is to have changed often. rdquo;- Winston Churchill A friend was just musing online the other day and asked how much money we really need to live before we die? Another re ...

APC Jagaban & The Treachery Within

Tuesday, June 16, 2015
It looks like I was in a hurry the other day when I posted an article ldquo;THE SENATE, APC, JAGABAN and TORTOISE SENSE rdquo; on the current scenario in the National Assembly. So because going by the current discuss in the political circle in Nigeria, the ruling party is at best i ...

Senate Presidency Apc, Jagaban And Tortoise Sense

Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Since the new dispensation, I have been forcing myself to believe that APC could still have the magic wand and are just waiting for the take-off National Assembly before it does justice to their so much taunted blue print. But today the 9/6/15 APC confirmed that if they have anything in their kitty ...

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan: The Historical Turning Point In Nigerian Politics

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
This is the last week of the leadership of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. By this time in few days, he will be referred to as immediate past president, former president or Ex-president or by any other prefix desired by anyone depending on how whoever would want t address him. The trut ...

Nigeria: The Tragedy Of Unity In Diversity

Saturday, February 28, 2015
Tragedy is a very sad event. It is event in life that evokes sorrow and grief. We are on the brinks of avoidable tragedy in this nation and I just hope we can as usual wish it away. One of the planks based on which Nigeria's development and drawback hinges is her unity in diversity. Nigeria remains ...

2015 Election And Issues From The Gallery

Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Suddenly it is 2015 and this is the long expected year of our general elections. Several voices have made entry into the dialogue boxes for and against parties and candidates of their choice and hate as they like. It has been difficult for some of us to state the obvious in the face of the serie ...

Stephen Okechuku Keshi: The Spirit We Need

Saturday, August 23, 2014
Currently, his face adorns every major street in all the state capitals and highways in Nigeria. Peak Milk has picked his as the favoured brand to promote the ever present milk on our breakfast tables, shops and supermarkets. Every time l seethe advert my heart melts with joy for a man who has ea ...

Of Governor Fashola And The Two Graduate Leaders

Tuesday, August 19, 2014
It is only when a Mosquito lands on your testicles that you realise there is always a way to solve problems without violence Unknown. The other day, Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) took a clean sweep at President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and his vice Arc. Namadi Sambo on the leadership ...

NIGERIAN POLITICIANS AND LACK OF ENDURING SPIRIT

Thursday, February 27, 2014
It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and Bible George Washington I was just seating in the comfort of my car and listening to the sonorous voice of one of the great musicians from Ukwani, my part of Delta State, late Smart Williams. Suddenly, the lyrics ...

Corruption In Nigeria: The Sequence And Today's Consequences

Monday, February 10, 2014
For some time now, corruption and its effects have taken the front stage in our national polity and each time I hear it being discussed among all the strata of our people, I usually shrug my shoulder at most of the faces discussing it, as I always asking myself - is this man also talking about co ...

Goodluck Jonathan: Negative Press Propaganda And The Progressives

Wednesday, February 5, 2014
2014 is certainly a very significant year for every Nigerian irrespective of whether you are a lover of GEJ or not; whether you are a progressive or not; in fact whether you like it or not One thing is certain no one will stand aloof this year just watching event unfold. We will all be partici ...

OF SECURITY CONCERN, BOKO HARAM and BOARDER CONTROL

Thursday, February 28, 2013
Up Super Eagles Up Up Super Stephen Keshi Everyone loves success. No one associates themselves with failures hence failure remains an Orphan Rewards are pouring in now like rain and to most people it's as if the feat was by sudden flight. Some Members of the National Assembly admitted one after ...
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