Nigeria’s National Assembly is the bastard of Nigerian democracy—and that’s putting it mildly. Now, “bastard” is a historically hateful word, and should not be applied to fellow humans. But, I have used it here to convey the intensity of the National Assembly’s disregard for both the wishes of the Nigerian people and the values of … Continue reading
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An Epistle | by Ayo Sogunro
Yesternight, I woke up in the dark Thinking, A sober mien on my visage And My voiceless thoughts Spiralled and twirled All around you And I wished you were here By me, You, my divine sin, My saving fault I pulled the coverlet Around me and saw you Glimmering in silk and satin The rainbow, … Continue reading
GUEST WRITER: WILL BUHARI WIN THE WAR ON INDISCIPLINE THIS SECOND TIME? | By AMAKA ANKU
When he began his first stint as Nigeria’s Head of State after a coup in 1983, General Mohammadu Buhari promised not to allow the “the nonsenses of litigation” interfere with his fight against corruption. He then proceeded to oversee an anti-corruption drive characterized by public executions, secret military tribunals, and imprisonment for journalists who dared … Continue reading
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