Sudan: Darfur Violence And A Ugandan Snub That Was Dropped
Early this week, reports emerged that Uganda has not invited the Sudanese President, Omar El-Bashir to next month’s summit of the African
Eritrea: 19 Years Of Independence Amidst Deep Uncertainties
The 19th anniversary of Eritrea’s independence was celebrated on the 24th of last month in Asmara, the capital. Last year, I travelled
Hajiya Raliat Abdulrazaq: “Maama” At 80
Last weekend Hajiya Raliat AbdulRazaq, wife of the Mutawali of Ilorin, Alhaji AGF AbdulRazaq, the first lawyer in Northern Nigeria, celebrated her
Discourse On Our Expensive Civilian Administration
The Nigerian political elite thrive on a salad of lies, deception and looting. Politics is an investment for most of the politicians
Israel And Apartheid South Africa: Exposure Of Uncomfortable Old Links
Last week, a new book on an alleged nuclear pact between the Zionist state of Israel and apartheid South Africa, led to
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