Katsina State’s “No Future” Budget
In the days and weeks leading up to the faux pax that became the Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF) election, the Katsina state governor, Ibrahim Shehu Shema was mentioned severally as…
NSC: Auditor General and National Assembly Queries (Episode 1)
A view of an old saying essentially suggested that no one can satisfy the whole world at the same time but smart people will say that all depends on the…
Sports Minister Inaugurates Probe Panel on Eagles’ Bonus
Honourable Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has constituted a panel to probe the crisis over match allowance involving Super Eagles of Nigeria…
Egypt and the lesson of another removal
For many around the world who are as shocked as this writer at events unfolding in Egypt, there is denying the fact that the country is in both trying and…
Nigeria-tude, And The Republic Of Ombatse
Last week my office literally turned into a small battle-field, the issue was basically, on the proliferation of arms, the fact that something is inherently wrong, whether by default or…
We Owe Keshi for Five Months, NFF Admits
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has finally confirmed that national coach, Stephen Keshi has not received salary for five months, dating back to when he won the African Cup of…
Sylva, The Iconic Politician, @ 49
What does Chief Timipre Sylva represent in Nigeria’s march of democracy? As the former Bayelsa State governor turns 49 on Sunday, 7 July, it is appropriate to reflect on the…
Ameobi Ejects Anti-National Team Clause from Newcastle Contract
One-cap Nigerian striker, Shola Ameobi has scrapped the clause in his contract that reportedly prevented his participation at the at the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa, which…
Nigeria and the 2015 Deadline
In 2010 when the drumbeats for the 2011 general elections in Nigeria grew louder, a group of elders in Northern Nigeria, called the Northern Elders Forum, made very threatening noises…
Comprehensive Health Centres, Lagos State and Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria
I read with interest the statement credited to the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, whilst launching the Eredo Primary Healthcare Centre Constituency II in Epe division recently. Whilst the efforts…