The Delights Of India
I am in Hyderabad, India, attending the World Editors’ Forum. Although I stopped over in New Delhi in 2005 during a very
Maurice Iwu Needs Help To Snap Out Of His Delusions!
Nigeria’s controversial electoral Czar, Maurice Iwu visited us last week. The gentleman did everything to reinforce despondency about the electoral system. Iwu
The President And His Health: Setting Up Northern Strawmen To Heat Up The Polity
Olusegun Adeniyi, Presidential Adviser on Media, was an August visitor in my house on Sallah day. We spoke about the decision to
The Turf War At The National Assembly
Over the past week, Nigerians have been treated to a turf war in the haloed chambers of our National Assembly; it was
Our Governors And The Brimstones Of Taxation
For three days last week, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum chose Abuja, to concentrate the minds of Nigerians on the desirability of taxation
The Lord’s Resistance Army: Spreading Anarchy Around Africa
Last week, the United Nations Security Council “strongly condemned” the on-going attacks and acts of violence by the Ugandan rebel movement, the
Madagascar’s Power Sharing Deal
Last week, the main rivals in the lingering political impasse in Madagascar, current leader, Andry Rajoelina and ousted president, Marc Ravalomana, reached
Dinguerai And The Legend Of Fatoumata Hausa, Daughter Of Sheikh Usmanu Dan Fodiyo
The point of embarkation for our journey to the holy city of Dinguerai, was Dabola. I have seen very picturesque towns
Ilorin “Goat-Thief” As Metaphor Of Deepening Backwardness
“The goat ‘suspect’ is being detained over an alleged attempt to snatch a Mazda car. The mysterious goat according to the Police
Basil Davidson: Exit Of The Colosus Of African History
I spent a part of my last vacation in England. One of the things I tried to accomplish was to set up