Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times:

And We Call This Democracy ?

culled from THISDAY, May 08, 2005Two things – I’m angry and I’m sad. But that should not surprise me. There is no time I travel out of this coun...

ASK NOTHING OF GOD: THE GOOD SOCIETY AND ITS DISCONTENTS

Keynote Speech by Dele Olojede at the NLNG Grand Award Night, Lagos,October 8, 2005 A Honor SystemRecently I went home to Modakeke to visit with ...

Anikura As Political Hero

culled from GUARDIAN, February 23, 2006Many of us may recall the tale of the exploits of a notorious robber in Yorubaland popularised among children a...

ASBESTOS: A Silent Killer in Nigeria

Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that has been used as insulation and as a fire retardant in a wide variety of applications. In Nigeria, it is used mainl...

Another Nigeria Is Possible

In the last one and a half-decade, a lot of changes have taken place all over the world, especially on systems of government, development paradigms an...

Artisans ... As Leaders ... Zoning To Power

Organized by Human Rights, Justice and Peace Foundation (HRJPF), Kaduna State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, and Arewa Progressive Yout...

Are You Serious About NEEDS, Mr. President

Open Letter to President Olusegun Obasanjo on the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy(NEEDS)President Olusegun Obasanjo,State House...

A Leopard Does Not Change Its Stripes: A Stand-up Comedy 2006?

Two events this past week have convinced me the above statement is correct: Census 2006 and iBB’s interview. Gosh! We are in a very funny country- w...

A Birthday Gift For Babangida

culled from GUARDIAN, August 20, 2006If the organizers of the 65th birthday celebrations of General Ibrahim Babangida, Nigeria's former President, 198...