Biafra and Corruption: When a Judas Becomes a MuhaWednesday, August 16, 2017
The Nigerian corrupt cabal is exploiting the current Biafran agitation with increasing stridency. The venerable Merriam-Webster, mark you, defines corruption as a ldquo;dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers) rdquo; or ldquo;som ...
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Nigeria: The Paradox of a Corrupt Opposition Party in PowerSaturday, February 25, 2017
The All Peoples Congress (APC) gained the Nigerian presidency on an enchanting mantra of change, particularly change from the tide of an endemic corruption that characterized the 16-year reign of the People Democratic Party (PDP). Unfortunately, however, over one and half years after it lost power, ... |
Nigeria Should Approach Trump From A Position of StrengthThursday, January 26, 2017
Donald John Trump is finally the president of the United States of America. Expectedly, there is a palpable tension around the world. The Americans themselves have remained apprehensive. Countries in the East and the West are gripped in fervent fear. Even those in Africa are not left behind, all qui ... |
Freedom Is Failing NigeriaMonday, December 19, 2016
Before assuming the presidency in May 2015, Muhammadu Buhari rightly proclaimed that ldquo;corruption will kill Nigeria, unless Nigeria kills corruption. rdquo; Unfortunately, however, after barely one year in office, a diverse segment of the population began to openly pray for the freedom of co ... |
PDP Is Too Corrupt And Too Sick To Lead The OppositionThursday, January 21, 2016
It is a common knowledge that any government without credible opposition is open to dictatorship and abuse of power. Recently, there was an array of hope for Nigeria. For all intents and purposes, Nigerians had witnessed a formidable opposition activity by the time for the 2015 elections. But tha ... |
Removing Nigeria’s Fuel Subsidy Is A Lame ExcuseFriday, August 21, 2015
Plagued by endemic corruption, Nigeria rsquo;s fuel subsidy scheme has ignited intense debate in recent times. The past Jonathan regime attempted to end the subsidy but was rebuffed by the masses. Once Muhammadu Buhari was elected president, many pundits, including former British Prime Minister, Ton ... |
Every Nigerian Blood Is On The LineSaturday, August 8, 2015
A group of senators forged documents to enthrone a cabal to the leadership of the Nigerian Senate, the nation rsquo;s highest law-making body on June 9, 2015. They were caught red handed in a broad day light. After a routine investigation, the police confirmed that a felony was indeed committed. On ... |
Now That You Have Won: An Open Letter To President-Elect BuhariTuesday, April 7, 2015
I am one of the millions of masses who yearned and prayed for the change that motivated you to democratic power. Though I have remained overjoyed with President Jonathan s defeat and the meek manner of his concession, I am finding it difficult to celebrate your victory. Mr. President-Elect, as yo ... |
Single six-year term is another jokeWednesday, July 27, 2011
By Dr. SKC Ogbonnia Houston, Texas The plan to introduce a single six-year term for the offices of the President and Governors is another joke being conceived to further confuse the masses. Such plan is anti-democratic, regressive, defeatist, and will worsen corruption. The current hoopla ... |
Nigeria's 2011 Elections: Free but NOT fair!Sunday, May 22, 2011
The 2011 elections have come and gone. Winners and losers have been declared--and members of the Judiciary are pungently salivating. The president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has already offered a verdict. His closest rival, Muhammadu Buhari, has said his own. Both local and international bodies ... |