NFF Fires Stephen Keshi, Appoints Amodu Shuaibu
The battle between the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and Stephen Keshi, the Super Eagles head coach got to a head Thursday morning as NFF sent him packing from his job…
Stray Bullet Kills Nollywood Star as Police Resist Bullion Van Robbery in Asaba
The minute step between life and death was once again emphasised on Tuesday in Asaba, capital of Delta State, when a Nollywood actor, Clem Onyeka, was killed in a gun…
The Blind Bartimaeus Government in Imo State
The fate of millions of hungry looking, mal-nourished and oppressed Imolites will be decided soon as Imo prepares to go to the poll in 2015. It is clear that for…
2015 Election and the need to engage the candidates
As we earnestly start the preparation for 2015 elections, we need to assess the journey so far and also look at ways of moving the country forward. The challenges of…
For the Love of Nigeria, Take a Stance Today
Let me start by thanking the officials of the Harvard Nigerian Students Association for inviting me to give the keynote address. I am greatly honored by your invitation and am…
Between Atiku’s Desperation and Buhari’s Zealotry
Last Wednesday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, openly declared his interest in seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the 2015 presidential elections. In the next few days, precisely…
Stop Harassing Us, Maigari, Green, Others Tell SSS, Police
Former executives of the Nigerian Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, Barrister Christoher Green, Barrister Musa Amadu and Alhaji Shehu Dikko have threatened a court action against the State Security Service…
Where did Chibuike Amaechi go wrong?
The River State Governor Chubuike Rotimi Amaechi is probably one of the most misunderstood Nigerian politician in recent times. From nowhere those who perceived him to be a potential threat…
Jega and the conundrum of new Polling Units
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Attahiru Jega, has landed himself in hot water. Coming off the remarkable successes of the Ekiti and Osun gubernatorial elections, Jega misjudged…
Ekweremadu And Role Of Intellectuals In Politics
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Deputy President of the Senate and Speaker, ECOWAS Parliament, reminds one of Rt. Honourable Dr. Newt Gingrich, a former college professor, former Speaker of the US Congress…