Who is against democratic structures in the North-East?
ON Monday, April 21, 2014, LEADERSHIP newspaper’s lead story said that plans were afoot to suspend democratic structures in Adamawa, Borno and
Between Adams Oshiomhole and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
ONE of the more defining aspects of the new culture of change in Nigeria is taking place right before our eyes today,
Bukola Saraki: Demarche and prognosis
It was indicative of the earth-shattering weight of the burden that he carried, that it took Bukola Saraki almost a week, to
Yams and goats: A systematic regime of heists.
EVALUATED from whichever direction, it is now clear, that President Goodluck Jonathan’s defeat in the last election was one of the greatest
Empty treasury, wardrobe allowances and redoubts of corruption
“Nigeria should be ready to face a lot of challenges. The biggest problem in my view is corruption; it is everywhere. There
Belong to everybody, belong to nobody
It was the standout phrase from President Muhammadu Buhari’s Inauguration Day speech on May 29, 2015: “I belong to everybody, I belong
Nasir el-Rufai: Settling into a rhythm of governance
If I have to make a choice, I thinkNasir El-Rufai amongst the newer governors, is faster in settling into a rhythm of
Coming to terms with governance
I attended Kashim Shettima’s inauguration for a second term as governor of Borno State last weekend in Maiduguri. There was colour as
Ben Bruce: Once upon a Don Quixote
BEN BRUCE has spent a long time in the make believe world of show business. I recall how he used to promote
The Jonathan finale: No fuel, electricity, a diminished PDP
NIGERIA will usher in President Muhammadu Buhari tomorrow. Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration should potentially, open up new vistas of development for our country.
National conference 2014: Caucuses, posturing and friendships
I returned home a few minutes to midnight on Tuesday. I normally write my column between midnight and five am, Tuesday night/Wednesday morning.