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Electoral Scorecard for Rational Citizens

Posted by admin Anthony A. Kila, Articles, Columnists Monday, March 7th, 2011

Anthony A. Kila, London, UK – Mar. 7, 2011 – We now know the names of all the candidates that will be contesting in the forthcoming elections, we also know who their running mates will be. A point needs to be made immediately about these candidates: unlike what we have seen for too long in […]

Abati: Of Bode George, crime and punishment

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Reuben Abati Friday, March 4th, 2011

“HAVE you gone to visit the Mandela of our land?” “Who? The Madiba is around?” “Who is talking about Nelson Mandela? I mean, Oga Bode, the atona oodua, PDP chieftain, former Chairman of the Nigeria Ports Authority, La-go-s Bo-y?” “Ex-convict plenipotentiary and extraordinary, graduate of Kirikiri maximum” “Be careful. Don’t talk like that. You say […]

How I was Detained in Tripoli

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Hakeem Babalola Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

By Hakeem Babalola, Budapest, Hungary – Feb. 23, 2011 – Being a journalist or writer or blogger can be described as bitter-sweet. Even dangerous because governments, powerful organisations or power hungry individuals passionately detest truth; they usually frown at exposing their secrets and hypocrisy; they abhor the art of informing the masses which is a […]

Buhari’s choice of Bakare as running mate

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, CPC (Congress 4 Progressive Change), Jideofor Adibe, PhD, Party Politics Sunday, February 20th, 2011

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe, London, UK – Feb. 20, 2011 – The word ‘hypocrisy’ will cry out loud if hung on the neck of Muhammadu Buhari. Even his most ardent critics concede that he is honest, disciplined and non-corrupt. As military Head of State, he was credited with one of the most patriotic sentiments ever […]

A Case for Senator Ayogu Eze

Posted by admin Articles, Legislature, NNP Columnists, Senate Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

By Clarius Ugwuoha, NNP- Feb. 15, 2011 – It is disheartening that democratic representation in Nigeria is still governed by the whims and caprices of a chosen few. What played out in Enugu State a few month ago, the ripples of which still unsettle the polity in that state, is instructive. Very phenomenal changes are […]

Bukola Saraki’s Moral Burden

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, Kwara, State News Sunday, February 13th, 2011

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe, London, UK – Feb. 13, 2011 – The recent report that Dr Bukola Saraki has picked the PDP ticket for the Kwara Central Senatorial district generated headlines. According to reports, Saraki, a medical doctor, and former PDP presidential aspirant, who was never known to have an interest in being a Senator, […]

Before Mohammed Abacha Becomes Governor

Posted by admin Articles, Headlines Saturday, February 12th, 2011

By Olusegun Adeniyi, Cambridge, Mass – Feb. 12, 2011 – In 2003 and 2007, I covered for THISDAY the general elections in Kano, one of few states in Nigeria where the wish of the electorate always count because the people are ever ready to defend their votes, even with their lives. And by gauging the […]

Internal Democracy: Exit, Voice and Loyalty

Posted by admin Anthony A. Kila, Articles, Columnists Saturday, February 12th, 2011

By Anthony A. Kila, NNP – Feb 12, 2011 – The list that came last week with the names of candidates for the forthcoming political elections should be the final lists of flag bearers that will contest on behalf of the political parties registered by INEC. It should be so not because we like or […]

People’s Spirit vs Hardened Mubarak

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Hakeem Babalola Friday, February 11th, 2011

By Hakeem Babalola, Budapest, Hungary – Feb. 11, 2011 – President Hosni Mubarak has refused to quit or resign in his anticipated speech to the nation on Thursday. Instead Mr. Mubarak who has been ruling Egypt for 30 years was adamant saying he will not yield to foreign influence or dictate which has been calling […]

Abati: The rascals in Nigerian politics

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Reuben Abati Thursday, February 10th, 2011

“HELLO rascal, long time, where have you been?” “Who is your rascal? Don’t let me get angry with you oh?” “Come, where were you when President Jonathan said the South West has been taken over by rascals and that the PDP is determined to rescue the political zone?” “And they told you the President mentioned […]