Native Politics: Thieves and Treasures
Native Politics: Thieves and Treasures At the heart of Nigerian politics and the thinking something drives it. It is the pervasive ‘nativity’ that we cannot ignore or dismiss. Musing about…
October 2015
Another Deadline, Another Dead End: Boko Haram’s Turn
Nigeria has had many deadlines foist upon its public through its chiefs governmental agencies as a show of commitment or as a precursor to a privatisation. Deadlines have been set…
Why “Anti-Corruption” is a Great Election Gimmick in Nigeria
Nigeria since independence in 1960 has had six democratically elected executives, the most recent being Muhammadu Buhari. The country has also had seven military heads of state; six by way…
Buhari: Prince of Thieves
Buhari: Prince of Thieves President Buhari has searched and decided. The Department of State Services (DSS) has done its screening and clearing of candidates. Furthermore, and the Nigerian Senate has…
The North–South West Election Alliance in Tatters
The South West has now been, rightfully or wrongfully, disaffected by President Muhammadu Buhari and his “Northern Bloc”. The unholy alliance between the North and the South West fostered for…
Suicide Rising: The Blind Side of Anti-Corruption
Anti-corruption is raging in Nigeria and governance as predicted is blind siding countless worthy and real issues for governance. Anti-corruption is not an excuse whatsoever for a nation or government…