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 [...]