It is election time once again in Nigeria and political parties have begun to take positions for the contest ahead. Characteristically, some are putting more thought and effort into the conduct of the day of election, than building the relationships that should be in place before election day. This has been the modus of the…
A Pax Americana Beginning Annum Domini 2003 At least that is what the Americans would like to have, anyway. Having bulldozed Baghdad and liberated the oil-fields, the Yankees now straddle Iraqi society like an imperious Colossus. Iraqi TV used to be dominated by images and eulogies to Mr Saddam, these days the “popular” fare is…
This column is not for the faint-hearted, the line here is bold and brass, and this surely is the place where we call succubus by name. My gaze for now is firmly fixed on the character of the coach of the Green Eagles. I believe Mr Onigbinde owes us an explanation! My question…
Gani The Porter … (February 2002) Down and out in Korea/Japan … (June 2002) What is New Nigeria? The hope of an emancipated populace of Nigerians. That altered state that is a departure from the Nigeria of 1960 to 2000AD. The people of Nigeria that actively seek that new tomorrow, today Who is…
“Everyone is a foreigner somewhere”. The controversial comments of the traditional ruler of Eko, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has generated a lot of discussion among Nigerians; at home and in the Diaspora; online and offline. The Oba made the comments while meeting with Ndigbo representatives at his palace and threatened his guests with an encounter with…
The Bible says that the whole (entirety) of heaven’s host (population) is hilarious with joy whenever a human being enters the kingdom of GOD! There is a party in heaven right now, on account of your decision, rejoice, your name is now indelibly inscribed into GOD’s book of life.