Category Archives: Nigeriana

The Sovereign National Conference: Short Cut to Greatness

Posted on March 24, 2012 by admin

  I have participated in at least two Radio and Television discussions on the controversial issue of a sovereign National Conference. From the contributions of well meaning participants and colleagues it would seem that the Sovereign National Conference (SNC) is … Continue reading →

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The independence day gift of bomb blast

Posted on October 1, 2010 by admin

Our condolences to the families who lost relations in the Abuja blasts today.The loss is painful and no one can understand the pains and anger they will be facing now. More than anything the bombs remind us that we need … Continue reading →

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Before we are thrown out of Nigeria: the tragedy of Government College Keffi

Posted on April 12, 2010 by admin

I was in Government College Keffi last Sunday to take the pictures of the College for a story the new magazine Nigeria Calabash.com (www.nigeriacalabash.com). What I saw in the College was not really very different from what I had seen … Continue reading →

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What future for Nigeria

Posted on March 9, 2010 by admin

I have read people articulate and explain in great details the ills that have fallen upon this nation. I have heard very knowledgeable, and sometimes loud and ignorant people tell us the things that are wrong with Nigeria. They tell … Continue reading →

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All Hail Acting President Jonathan

Posted on February 12, 2010 by admin

At long last there calm in the Nigerian presidency. GoodLuck , true to his name is now acting President and his supporters are hoping that he would become president. Again, within four years replacing his unfortunate bosses. There is however … Continue reading →

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Good news, court jails Bode George, five others

Posted on October 27, 2009 by admin

What good news!!! Finally the courts have come up with something good. A Lagos High Court, presided over by Justice Joseph Oyewole has found Chief Olabode George, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, guilty of fraud during his tenure as … Continue reading →

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Another Kidnapping in Kaduna? One too many please

Posted on September 25, 2009 by admin

Kaduna:gggg What is happening? Thursday the 25th September 2009, another person was abducted … a popular businessman in Zaria city, he is Alhaji Bala Bello. Kaduna has seen so many ˜funny things “ religious conflict, ethnic and religious chauvinisms and … Continue reading →

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SO Iwu still there

Posted on September 20, 2009 by admin

How serious president Yardaua is about electoral reform can be seen in the fact that Iwu is still presiding over INEC and he is planning for the 2011 elections. Some one needs to talk to Yara dua

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World illiteracy level hits 774 million

Posted on April 27, 2009 by admin

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Global Campaign for Education, has in Washington, said more than 774 million adults were illiterates across the world. The organisation said that 75 million children of primary school age were also outside the classrooms. A … Continue reading →

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Obituary ! Obituary!! RIP Mr Common sense

Posted on March 30, 2009 by admin

A friend sent me the following obituray and I think its good that you read it An Obituary printed in the London Times – Interesting and sadly rather true. Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common … Continue reading →

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