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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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
IDLEMINDSET | MISTER WABA WANTS HIS WORKERS WHACKED
These days, it seems every Nigerian who can put their mouth around a long object is trying rather hard to get down on President Buhari’s business. For example, Mister Ayuba Waba, the head honcho of the Nigerian Labour Congress, seems to have had a rather bright way of introducing himself to the new administration. He has come … Continue reading
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