NBC’S Worrisome Fatwas, By Garba Shehu
One of the greatest achievements of the military in Nigeria, the liberalization of the airwaves through the issuance of licenses to independent broadcasters is under threat. The threat is from the increasing politicization of the regulator, the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC. Tragically, for Nigeria, it is an elected, “democratic” government…
The Greed that Nourishes the Polio Tragedy, By Garba Shehu
Hearing the reports of massive inflow of foreign assistance – millions of US Dollars, plane-loads of medicines, building materials, blankets and warm clothing into Japan and 13 other countries along the costs of those countries bordering the Indian Ocean following the devastating, mega-earthquake, the Tsunami, a poor but calculating and…
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As The North Grabs Its Fate with Both Hands, By Garba Shehu
A common narrative among lazy commentators and apologists of our often criticized government is one that accuses “Northern leadership” and their (Islamic) apex religious leadership of not doing much more than criticize, comment or condemn the executive leadership, without being proactive” to end the “senseless menace that has plagued Nigeria’s…
Emir Sanusi’s Curious Deal, And Perils He Must Avoid, By Garba Shehu
It is welcome that the new Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi 11, as he prefers to be called ( he was known as Sanusi Lamido Sanusi until his coronation), landed on the throne of his forefathers in the vast entity called the Emir's Palace. This followed the dramatic end to…
Why Kano, North and Nigeria will miss Emir Ado Bayero forever, By Garba Shehu
Ado Bayero was a chief, not a lord over his people. He was always bringing together those who were divided. (more…)
