There can be no better expression of apprehension over the 2015 elections than the spontaneous groundswell of agitation for violence-free balloting by many prominent as well...
Caveat: while acknowledging the multi-religiosity of Nigeria, this piece draws examples largely from Christianity, for this is the religion the writer is most familiar with and...
In 1978, Deng Xiaoping became China’s pre-eminent leader at 74. Before leading China, Deng had cut his teeth in the army, helping it grow into a...
As we enter 2015, I wish Nigerians all around the world a Happy New Year. I thank the Almighty for guiding and sustaining our collective journey...
The name General Muhammadu Buhari came firmly into national consciousness about 31 years ago when he became the Head of State after a military coup deposed...
“That which God writes on your forehead, thou wilt come to it” – Koran. Indeed, the Holy Book cannot lie. That which God has written on...
As the renowned American Diplomat and Political Scientist Henry Kissinger stated, ” those who are indifferent to power will be overtaken by power seekers”. True to...
Come, old broomstick, you are needed, Take these rags and wrap them round you! Long my orders you have heeded, By my wishes now I’ve bound...
I was taken aback at a recent global meeting when an African friend I had not seen in years chose a different sort of question as...
By Ogaga Ifowodo “Okowa’s running mate: Clark, Manager, Tompolo in a fierce battle,” so screamed the headline (Vanguard, 20 December 2014). I saw at once the...
Fellow Nigerians, it is time to raise some pertinent questions in this our all important democratic experiment. Perhaps this is an auspicious time to do this...
One of the most thriving and fastest growing enterprise for most young Nigerians has become political thuggery and violence. This postulation is justified by several factors...
