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Corrupt Public Office Holders Everywhere

The revelation by the Senate panel on Housing and  Urban Development that N1.2 billion proceeds from the sale of Federal…

The Trouble With Nigeria And 2010 World Cup

I remember precisely that when Nigeria qualified for the World Cup last year, the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency…

Lagos Should Put Its House In Order First

Sometime ago, the Lagos State government embarked on the closure of private schools it considered below standard in terms of…

Qualities Of A Good Husband

It is clear that most people reading this article are either in a relationship, looking forward to one or hoping…

Marginalisation Of Okun People

If there is any problem that is facing Okun people in Kogi State today there is none other than the…

Nigerians Abroad And Crime

The number of Nigerians arrested in recent times in various countries for engaging in criminal activities is worrisome as it…

Michael Jackson And The Meaning Of Being A Genius

It is now one year since Michael Jackson died at the age of 50. When you understand how pervasive mediocrity…

Time To Curb Excesses Of Asian Companies

Tf there is anything that companies owned by the foreigners are known for, it is the over casualisation and exploitation…

“Ain’t No Party Like A Lagos Party” Banky W. Lagos Party

Nigerians are a peculiar people. A few years ago we were described as the happiest bunch of people on planet…

Nigerians Say No To Profligacy

Once again we are faced with the mind boggling insensitivity and profligacy of our leaders who are now in London…

BRF At 47: Work Praises A Man

“Men are developed the same way gold is mined. Several tons of dirt must be moved to get an ounce…

Why Nollywood Must Reinvent ItselfMust

A lot of unsavoury comments have been made about the movie industry in Nigeria also known as Nollywood. Most of…

Love Check List

If you put something in its proper home, you’ll feel so good when you go to look for it –…

Lafiaji: How Not To Fight Drug WarTo

The conviction on Monday of  former Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr. Bello Lafiaji is a…

The Born-To-Rule Mentality

This is a season of parliamentary elections all over the world. Iraq, the Philippines and Britain have all had their…

Why Sanusi Should Unlock Credit Market

Recently, there has been waves of criticisms directed against the banking reform of Lamido Sanusi. One of the issues involved…

Time For Revolution In Nigerian Football

With the first round ouster of the Super Eagles from the World Cup, there is an urgent need for a…

Towards Credible 2011 Elections – Another Try

INTRODUCTION Ever since the Supreme Court in Nigeria ruled on December 12, 2008 that inter-alia a lack of serial numbers…

PDP Chairman, Okwesilieze Nwodo And June 12, 1993

Remember Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, the new PDP National Chairman? In the heat of the annulment of June 12, 1993 Presidential…

Need To Probe Lawmakers’ Allowances

As expected, Nigerians have been disturbed over plans by  members of the National Assembly to raise their quarterly allowances above…

Let Varsities Conduct Matric Exams

It is time the Federal Government scrapped the University Matriculation Examination, UME,  conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, …

I’ll Run People-Oriented Programmes

Barrister Ade Kingsley Ogunmiloyo is vying for a seat in the Senate to represent Ekiti Central District on the platform…

The Tide

Life without challenges would definitely be boring. It’s only a lazy man who lacks vision that feels peace is the…

Still On June 12 And Letter To Mko Abiola

I phoned my dad, Joseph Ogundamisi, last night and I have been speaking with him for the past few days.…

No, IBB No

Former Military President, Ibrahim Badamaosi Babangida declared his intention to be Nigeria’s next President in the 2011 Presidential election, 17…

Hue And Cry Over New INEC Commissioners

The revelation that some of the newly appointed Commissioners at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are card-carrying members of…

South Africa 2010: A Sign Of Victory

Every thing considered, the South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup project is already a monumental success story even though it…

Restriction Of Okada Riders

Wary of the excesses of commercial motorcyclists, who are also known as okada riders, the Lagos State government has finally…

Senators Should Stop Being Self-Centred

The demand by some senators that the leadership should increase their quarterly allowance from N48 million to N98 million came…

What’s In A Name?

“What’s in a name that arose by any other name still smells as rose?” (Williams Shakespeare). By now, the name…