Jonathan and the big fight – Salisu Suleiman
That many Nigerians are delighted with the seeming implosion of the self-acclaimed Africa’s largest political group, Peoples Democratic Party (PD) is not a secret. What many suspect, but refrain from[…]
Author: Salisu Suleiman
The West and shades of democracy – Salisu Suleiman
It would have been easy to be shocked by the absolute hypocrisy of Western powers in interpreting democracy and human rights, but their barefaced lies, pretexts and outright deceit have[…]
Why we produce illiterate graduates – Salisu Suleiman
In a country where a staggering N2.6 trillion was openly stolen in the name of fuel subsidies – including billions of naira paid to non existing companies – the statement[…]
The art of political entrapment – Salisu Suleiman
Who gets what, when and how in Nigeria is largely determined by who gets into what position, when and how. From an over-bearing presidency, powerful state governors and other positions[…]
Nigeria’s Expendable Police Officers – Salisu Suleiman
Imagine the reaction of America and Americans were 100 US Marshals and FBI agents to be gunned down by a secret cult in a single incident. Or to put it[…]
First Lady versus First Governor – Salisu Suleiman
If it is dangerous, as many have found to their cost, to underestimate President Goodluck Jonathan, it would be even more dangerous to underrate his wife, Patience. And when the[…]
Jonathan as President and Contractor-in-Chief
In addition to her intellect, Oby Ezekwesili, former vice president of the World Bank and minister of education is known to speak her mind – regardless of who may be[…]
2014: What if Jonathan loses? – Salisu Suleiman
In just nine days, the self-styled Africa’s largest political association, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) suspended two of its governors, with reports that more may also be suspended. Given the[…]
The Obasanjo in Jonathan – Salisu Suleiman
It is easy to underestimate President Goodluck Jonathan. After eight of Olusegun Obasanjo’s rambunctious in-your-eyes-and noise style, followed by Umaru Yar’adua’s studiedly aloof interregnum, the approachable and quick to smile[…]
Graft as Nigeria’s most innovative sector – Salisu Suleiman
Some of the world’s great political, business and technology leaders share one thing: The ability to innovate and forge new paths in the face of daunting challenges. Against conventional wisdom,[…]