Where is Ibrahim Babangida? – Salisu Suleiman
Over 30 years after leaving office, former US president Jimmy Carter remains one of the most visible and respected international figures. By contrast, George W. Bush, who left office just[…]
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Jonathan’s speeches: From illusion to delusion – Salisu Suleiman
“Our total commitment to good governance, electoral reform and the fight against corruption would be pursued with greater vigour . . . we must enshrine the best standards in our[…]
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Don’t touch the tenure limits clause – Mark Amaza
As Nigeria commences another constitutional amendment process, the second since its return to democracy in 1999, the issue of tenure limits rears its head again. The first time it came[…]
Prayer by unborn Nigerian – Salisu Suleiman
I am not yet born, but can see clearly the land that will one day be mine, the streams from which I will one day sip, and the citizenship that[…]
54 investors bid for 11 electricity distribution companies in Nigeria
Nigeria’s power reform process is on track as the Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE) announced this evening that it has received bids from 54 investors for 11 electricity distribution companies[…]
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[…]
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,[…]