Two Good Examples: Yakowa’s Inauguration Speech And Gombe University’s Convocation
Kaduna’s new governor Patrick Yakowa must be commended for the reasonable speech he gave at his inauguration; making a pledge to be
Pdp: Nails For The Coffin Of Reform
The world of politics can be likened to the stomach of the African elephant, often containing a hodge-podge of characters; the flotsam
Hassan Al-Turabi: One More Arrest For The Islamist Opposition Leader
Last weekend, the Sudanese authorities arrested Doctor Hassan Al-Turabi, leader of the opposition Popular Congress (PCP) party in his Khartoum home. At
Doctor Saraki At 77: The Riddle Of Gbemisola Saraki’s Governorship Posters
I spent last weekend in Ilorin, and my departure on Monday coincided with the celebration of Dr. Abubakar Olushola Saraki’s 77th birthday.
The Open Political Space And Its Politician Enemies
About two weeks ago, ex-governors, under a platform called “Governors’ Forum 2007”, paid a “surprise” visit to the House of Representatives, and
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA: THE TRUTH WE OWE THE DEAD
“During times of universal deceit telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act“— George Orwell I met President Yar’adua only once. A few
Vice Presidency: Why Divide The North?
In the wake of the search for a vice president, a surreptitious division of Northern Nigeria is already taking place. Newspapers last
Umaru Musa Yar’adua: What We Owe The Dead Is The Truth
“During times of universal deceit telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act”- George Orwell I met President Yar’adua only once. A few