Sometime last week, President Muhammadu Buhari gave an apology. This was for his administration’s improper dissolution of university boards. Apologies are uncharacteristic for Nigerian presidents in general, and for Buhari in particular. This is why his words are worth noting: “There is nothing wrong in saying sorry and going back on your decision. So, we … Continue reading
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IT’S TIME FOR NIGERIANS TO REASSEMBLE THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY | by Ayo Sogunro
There is something wrong with the mental composition of Nigeria’s National Assembly. Many Nigerians would consider this an obvious statement but, I suppose, my expectations are still quite high. Yet, it seems the current iteration of the federal legislature is determined to outdo predecessors in its capacity for expensive idleness. Consider the 2016 budget. There … Continue reading
GUEST WRITER | THE POWER OF READING | CHRISTIAN O. EMMANUEL
“Bring the clock that I left with Carpus at Troas when you come – and the books, especially the parchment.” – St Paul the Apostle At the close of the last millennium, precisely in the year 1999, some people began to take a reflective look on the changes that were introduced into the world during … Continue reading
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