Is there anything Nigerians won’t steal? – Salisu Suleiman
According to some estimates, late Gen Sani Abacha, who was head of state from 1993 until his death in 1998, allegedly siphoned over $4 billion from Nigeria’s treasury. How he[…]
Bringing Nigeria’s Terrorism to an End – Mark Amaza
It is no news that Nigeria has over the past three years gradually become one of the epicentres of terrorism in the world, occupying an inglorious place alongside other countries[…]
Let’s Talk About Higher Education
Last time, I stated how much I disliked writing rejoinders, but ignored the benefit that comes with such work sometimes. Sometimes, you get the author whose work is disputed to[…]
Is Nigeria Broke?
Is Nigeria “broke”? “No! It is not!” “Yes! It is!” The ruckus from counter-claims in response to this question is as unhelpful for resolving the quandary, as it is unkind[…]
APC, where is your shadow government? – Mark Amaza
About two months ago, the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) became registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a political party formed by the merger of now-defunct Action Congress[…]
Jonathan goes to the United Nations – Salisu Suleiman
Reports indicate that once again, Nigeria is leading largest delegation (600 people) to this year’s General Assembly of the United Nation (UN). Coming barely two years after President Goodluck Jonathan[…]
How Not To Be A Nigerian
Monday, last week, I “unfollowed” an erstwhile “follower” on my Twitter account. It was the first time I had ever done this, although I had previously “unfriended” a Facebook “friend”.[…]
Three Nigerian Poets Make the Nigerian Prize Shortlist – Press Release
16th September, 2013 PRESS RELEASE Port-Harcourt FINAL SHORTLIST OF THREE FOR 2013 EDITION OF THE NIGERIA PRIZE FOR LITERATURE The final shortlist of three writers has been approved by the Advisory Board[…]
Another big ‘Mommy’ at the Villa – Salisu Suleiman
In a most bizarre manifestation of chronic sycophancy – indeed a nauseating throw back to the Sani Abacha era – the wife of the president, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, is now[…]
Manchester United’s Robin Van Persie is a Psquare Fan.
Psquare has a fan in no less a footballer than Manchester United’s striker Robin Van Persie. In a chat with Manchester United legend, Paddy Crerand, Van Persie lists Psquare as[…]