Serving the Unknown God [3], By Frederick Adetiba
One of the truths we established in the last post is that as we spare no expense in time and resources to advance in our career, academics, business, etc, so we are required to pay attention to our spiritual development by God. This truth seems to have eluded most of…
History Encounters Bola Tinubu at a Dinner Table, By Gbenga Olorunpomi
“Men make their own history, but they do not make it as they please; they do not make it under self-selected circumstances, but under circumstances existing already, given and transmitted from the past…” Karl Marx Good people are hard to come by. The uncomfortable truth is that this world despises…
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A Rosary for Our Chibok Sisters, By Adaobi Nkeokelonye
Dear Sisters, The calendar on our wall is running, new moons have come and gone, but your bed is still empty. Such emptiness will not allow our vigil to rest, how can we? As I stand and watch from the porch and hear the rattling guns, like pendulum, my heart…
Every agency has its crook, By Obo Effanga
So I set out this afternoon to renew the papers for my car at the Vehicle Inspection Officer’s (VIO) office in Area 1, Abuja. I put a call through to a friend who works in that agency, but in another office location and she suggested which officer I should ask…
Is there a Right Corporate Governance Framework for Nigeria?
In developing an appropriate corporate governance framework, should Nigeria copy international paradigms that may or may not fit our context? Should we borrow wholesale the rules-based or principles-based approaches to corporate governance or would we be better off developing our own unique response based on lessons from these international approaches?…
Day Dreaming About Regional Leadership, By Audu Liberty Oseni
It is important to show appreciation to BBC for organizing a debate: Is Nigeria Ready to Lead Africa? on the 25th day of June, 2014 at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Kano Hall at pm Nigeria time. I thank Mary Morgan, Producer BBC debate world service for inviting me to be part of…
Insult Upon Injury, By Hussaina Ishaya Audu
“You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.” Abraham Lincoln I don’t like Goodluck Jonathan. I have asked myself why because I believe emotions should have a rational basis. It…
Why the Conspiracy Against Bola Tinubu Will Fail, By Kehinde Bamigbetan
First, my prejudice: I am committed to the promotion, elevation and celebration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Just like lovers of Chief Awolowo, I wear caps with his chain logo. I understand him and I have written tonnes of articles to try to make people see him in as best a…
We Are at a Dead End President Goodluck Jonathan!, By Tony Rapu
Your Excellency,More than two millennia ago, the prophet Daniel observed that, "God changes the times and the seasons and lifts up kings and deposes them." These are salient words for you as you try to interpret Nigeria’s current circumstances. The scriptures further tell us that the sons of Issachar understood…
Biafra, June 12, Boko Haram and the future of Nigeria (2), By Chido Onumah
For a people in search of a meaningful national identity, I worry when we miss any opportunity – no matter how insignificant – to solidify the bonds of nationhood. Undoubtedly, those who have appropriated political power and those who have had the privilege of overseeing the affairs of the country…
