A Ban to Improve Education – Mark Amaza
About a month ago, I came across this interview by the senator representing Kano Central, Senator Basheer Garba Mohammed. In the interview, he justified his introduction of a bill that seeks to[…]
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Omo wa ni, é jé o se!
One of the more difficult (at a personal level at least) aspects of the Nigerian dilemma is the fact that we still have debates in which strong entrenched positions about[…]
Review: Oil, Politics and Violence
Oil, Politics and Violence: Nigeria’s Military Coup Culture (1966 – 1976). Max Siollun. Algora Publishing; 268 pages; £22.51. Buy from Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com The story of Nigeria begins rather blandly with[…]
When Goodluck is Sober… – Salisu Suleiman
In the run-up to last year’s presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan made a campaign trip to the South-west to seek support and votes. In classic Jonathanian fashion, the moment he[…]
The Fisherman’s Heirs
Over the past week, I have been at the receiving end of a most cruel and unusual punishment: sleep deprivation! Now, familiar though this torture style might sound, I do[…]
What Manner of Leadership – Mark Amaza
As I write this, the entire state of Kaduna is under a 24-hour curfew, while Yobe State Government has imposed varying degrees of curfew all over the state. While the[…]
National Assembly Nig. Plc – Salisu Suleiman
“I had no idea it was this sweet to be a senator. Even an executive governor needs plenty of paperwork and approvals to raise money. As a senator, all you[…]
Blunder or Plunder: North’s Worst Error – Salisu Suleiman
Former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) and eminent Northern elder, Professor Ango Abdullahi, recently said that backing Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999 was the North’s worst political blunder. Customarily,[…]
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Much Ado About a Name – Mark Amaza
Another May 29th has come and gone; another Democracy Day has been celebrated, at least in name. Owing to security challenges, there were no flashy parades at the Eagle Square[…]