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Bimbo Daramola: An Emerging Hope for Better Democracy

Bimbo Daramola: An Emerging Hope for Better Democracy

Jul. 29 | By Emmanuel Ajibulu There is no doubt absolutely that Nigeria is wonderfully endowed by God with human and other resources despite the fact that we have leaders who are wolves in human flesh. It does no credit either to us or the entire black race if...

Odumakin: The real Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

Odumakin: The real Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

Jun. 10 | CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is turbaned Danmajen Kano By Yinka Odumakin I was one of those who opposed the appointment of Sanusi  Lamido Sanusi as the Central Bank Governor when the late Umaru Ya’aradua nominated him for the exalted office...

Dana Air Crash: A Nation Cries

Dana Air Crash: A Nation Cries

Jun. 10 | In very recent times, we’ve seen a series of tragedies and injustices committed against the people of Nigeria. Whenever such tragedies like the Dana Airlines crash occur, the immediate reaction of our people is often “God please save Nigeria…!”...

Democracy in Nigeria and the Office of the First Lady

Democracy in Nigeria and the Office of the First Lady

Feb. 18 | By Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi Three weeks ago I was at a meeting in Accra, Ghana, in preparation for the biennial African Feminist Forum, which is convened by the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), an Africa-wide grant-making foundation for African women...

Goodluck Jonathan: The Destroyer Or Saviour Of Nigeria?

Goodluck Jonathan: The Destroyer Or Saviour Of Nigeria?

Jan. 24 | Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (L) walks with the Emir of Kano Ado Bayero at the emir's palace on January 22, 2012 in Kano. Photo Credit: Getty Image By Femi Fani-Kayode I am sad and troubled for our nation. I just cannot sleep when I consider...

What would the ghosts of Kano say?

What would the ghosts of Kano say?

Jan. 24 | By Anthony A. Kila Scientist and atheists may not agree but there are people that believe that there is life after death. Many are convinced or at least hope that the dead continue to, in one way or another, show some interest in the lives and vicissitudes...

The misadventure of a “Good Luck” called Jonathan

The misadventure of a “Good Luck” called Jonathan

Jan. 24 | President Goodluck Jonathan (R), Gov. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and AIG in charge of Kano Zone, Abubakar Mohammed at the scen of Boko Haram terror attack in Kano. By Tunde Ali If OBJ had a conscience, now would be the time for him to bury his face in shame....

Re: A Word For Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

Re: A Word For Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

Jan. 18 | Femi Fani-Kayode: Formal Special Assistant (Public Affairs) To President Obasanjo. By Femi Fani-Kayode I read Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s article about of my friend Mallam Nasir El-Rufai with amusement (”Sanusi Lamido On El Rufai”  @ Omojuwa.com) and...

This Jonathan must go

This Jonathan must go

Jan. 16 | Fuel subsidy crisis: Protesters in Lagos By Anthony A. Kila Observers and participants now all agree, the ongoing strikes and protests across Nigeria though caused by the federal government’s decision to remove petrol subsidy is no more just about petrol...

Fuel subsidy crisis: Expanding national dialogue on deregulation

Fuel subsidy crisis: Expanding national dialogue on deregulation

Jan. 11 | Hon. Peter Ohio Akpatason By Peter Akpatason A proper deregulation of the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria is not undesirable, however, the anticipated benefits of opening up the sector for competition will be difficult to achieve...