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September, 2010
Going Nowhere Fast: by Nkemjika Okoye
Taking a leaf from the Holy Bible,’What king would go for war against another king without first sitting down with his counselors to discuss whether his army of 10000 could defeat the 20000 soldiers marching against him? Who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough [...]
Sep 30 2010 | Posted in Perspectives | Read More »
Poetry – Nigeria at 50: by Muhammad Ajah
Independence is a gradual growth: The ability to regard other existences: To note life as not for one man;To be ever ready to consider others’ right
Sep 30 2010 | Posted in Perspectives | Read More »
Celebrating Nigeria at 50: John Ukah
As Nigeria rolls out the drums in celebration of 50 years of attaining political independence, it is pertinent to note that that most Nigerians will bask in the euphoria of the momentous occasion using lit candles or electricity generated by their privately owned inverters and generators.
University of Nigeria at 50: by Unoaku Ekwegbalu
On October 7, 1960, as Nigeria basked in the euphoria of having her independence from Britain, 220 pioneer students of University of Nigeria came into the campus to start their studies. It was a step into the dark as the University was the first indigenous University. University of Ibadan had been there since 1948 but [...]
Election 2011 Campaign Finance: A Serious Challenge: by Reuben Abati
There are issues beyond the constraint of time that INEC has identified with regard to the 2011 general elections which also need to be addressed, considering the implications for electoral outcomes and the integrity of elections, with consequential effect on governance. The first of these is the cost of elections, from the collection of nomination [...]
Sep 26 2010 | Posted in Politics | Read More »
It’s Forever Raining Witches
Let me just say upfront that anybody who believes that children ‘act out’ because they are possessed of witchcraft is walking against the wind of credibility… especially, if that person’s expression of that belief reveals their poverty of cognition
“The Truth shall set you free” Goodluck Jonathan: by Levi Obijiofor
Rather than take responsibility for most of the failures of his government, Jonathan couched his speech in ambiguity. He pitched himself as a common man who rose from a poor background and was catapulted to fame by his educational accomplishments
Sep 23 2010 | Posted in Politics | Read More »
2011 Election Timetable – Matters Arising: by Reuben Abati
When the various issues are resolved however, Jega must be reminded that he no longer has any reason to offer additional excuses. For now, our hopes about the 2011 elections are mixed. If the elections are free and fair, fine, but if not, we already know why.
Sep 23 2010 | Posted in Politics | Read More »
