Yar’Adua’s Washington Diplomatic Gaffe

In the past few days, President Umaru Yar’Adua, the otherwise taciturn Nigerian leader, has been speaking from both sides of the mouth on a matter that has grave national security implications for Nigeria and the entire African continent. Yar’Adua who was on a state visit to the United States of America last week made a [...]

Between Obasanjo, Chigbue And Sale Of NITEL

There are some Nigerians who, even in the face of irrefutable evidence that proves the contrary, believe that former president, General Olusegun Obasanjo, is not only a patriotic Nigerian but also an incorruptible leader who meant well for the country. But how can a leader who brought his country’s political advancement to its knees and [...]

Soludo’s Second Consolidation And The Nigerian Diaspora

Over the weekend, I was in London to attend a ‘Town Union’ meeting of my kinsmen in the UK. The Igbo, whether at home or in the Diaspora make a point of duty to congregate, at least, once a month to fellowship with one another. If such meetings are necessary at home, they are even [...]

Does DCP Danjuma Deserve Bail?

A year and two months ago, precisely on June 8, 2005, Nigerians woke up to the reality of an ugly spectacle. Some policemen in the Federal Capital Territory conspired to gruesomely murder six young Nigerians (five boys, all motor spare parts traders at the Apo Mechanic Village and a lady) without any reason whatsoever. Having [...]

Transition politics in post-independence Nigeria:

Transition politics in post-independence Nigeria:The Obasanjo era  By   Ikechukwu Amaechi   This dissertation is submitted to the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in International Journalism.  September 2007DeclarationCANDIDATE’S UNIVERSITY ID NUMBER: 0641516CANDIDATE’S SURNAME: AmaechiMr / Miss / Ms / Mrs / Rev / [...]

Nigeria At 47: The Tragedy Of Faithlessness

Yesterday, October 1, 2007, Nigerians celebrated the 47th anniversary of their country’s independence from Britain.

At 47, Nigeria has come a long way; time enough for any serious-minded and determined people to get their act together and make something of the opportunities which independence usually offers a people hitherto under colonial bondage.

Though there are [...]

The Joke Is On Us

On Thursday, June 28, President Umaru Yar’Adua took the unprecedented step of declaring publicly his personal assets.

Coming barely one month after he assumed office, the step is unparalleled because he is the first Nigerian president, military or civilian, to declare his private assets publicly. That he is not under any legal obligation to do [...]