Opinion

OPINION: WHERE ARE WE GOING? … LOOKING AHEAD BEYOND 2015

Let me begin my thoughts on Nigeria beyond 2015 by taking you back to 1776 America. The most famous and perhaps the most eloquent expression of a people's right to “dissolve the political bands” which tie them together was...

OPINION: HOW DID NIGERIA MILITARY BECOME THE “BOY-BOY” OF POLITICIANS?

Remember the days when the Nigeria Military was enviably one of the most respected institutions in Nigeria? It was thought to be only for a selected few; at lease for those in the Southern part of the country. As...

OPINION: CHIEF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO’S NEW PHOBIA OF GOODLUCK JONATHAN (JONATHAN-PHOBIA); WHY AND HOW DID IT GO WRONG THIS FAR?

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It is obvious that Chief General Olusegun Obasanjo hates Nigeria and Nigerians with a passion. His disdain for Nigeria is immeasurable. After his third term bid fell and collapsed like a pack of cards, he is angry with everybody...

OPINION: OBASANJO, JEGA ENEMIES OF TRUE DEMOCRACY

For taking sides always against Jonathan, allowing personal grudges to over-ride the interest of the nation has clearly exposed former President Olusegun Obasanjo as enemy of true democracy. On the other hand, failure of Prof Attahiru Jega to accept...

OPINION: THE ALEX OTTI I KNOW

It seems the next proper thing to do in Nigeria, once you have made money, is to go grab power by all means as is the story of Diamond Bank’s former MD, Alex Otti. The Alex Otti I know is...

OPINION: VALENTINE’S DAY – A DAY TO LOVE

Every year, the fourteenth day of the month of February has millions across the world presenting their loved ones with candy, flowers, chocolates and other lovely gifts. In many countries, restaurants and eateries are seen to be filled with...

OPINION: OBASANJO, THE STORY OF JONATHAN, HISTORY AND THE HISTORIANS

Hell is the home of those who see white and call it green during the era of moral phenomenon, says Danthi Allegieri, a French Scholar and Motivational Speaker. Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to tell you some lies and let...

OPINION: THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE AND NIGERIA’S ELECTION: ANATOMY AND PHILOSOPHY OF COLONIAL MENTALITY

This is a very outlandish and cautious time, but significant in the life of Nigeria. The country is in a crossroad and the land is querying with anxiety and fear. What will the February 14 or now March 28...

OPINION: MUST RULE CHARLATAN SYNDROME (1)

Must Rule Charlatan Syndrome is a kind of political disease mostly infected to politicians by their politically demented supporters. The infected victims are everywhere in the polity of our nation. They are always in support of the ruling government and...

OPINION: OPEN LETTER TO INEC CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN, INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC)

“The Process is more Important than the Person” Dear Professor, THAT HISTORY MAY NOT FORGET YOU, EITHER FOR GOOD OR BAD; AN OPEN LETTER TO Prof. Attahiru JEGA, THE CHAIRMAN OF INEC, AHEAD OF THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS. Introduction: Just as I wrote...