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Rescuing Nigeria From The Maggot Syndrome - Sola Adeyeye August 5, 2008 | 10 Comments The celebration of the 10th anniversary of Nigerian independence in 1970 took place in an atmosphere of a euphoria induced by the cessation of the civil war and the beginning oil boom. The Sunday Times, by far the most popular Nigerian newspaper at the time, had asked its readers to summarize Nigeria’s post-independence history in three sentences. Of Looters, Leaders And The EFCC List July 13, 2009 | 7 Comments However, I’d like to let Mrs Farida Waziri and the EFCC know that Nigerians are not impressed with this list of 56 mostly minor rogues (the names of such people as Olabode George, Orji Kalu, Iyabo Obasanjo, and some foreigners notwithstanding) stealing only N243 billion – less than £1 billion). There should be more important names on that list; the list is much longer and the amount is much, much more. The President’s Health And Nigeria – The Truth Of The Matter Or The Matter Of Truth December 8, 2009 | 6 Comments But let us now consider the phrase “Being economical with the truth”: The meaning is “Conveying an untrue version of events by leaving out the important facts. It is a euphemism for lying, in short. More literally, it describes a careful use of facts so as not to reveal too much information. This is a trademark of politicians all over the world and is not unique to Nigerians; the only problem being that in Nigeria, it assumes very dangerous, disastrous and lethal proportions and consequences. The Trial Of Olusegun Obasanjo - Reuben Abati March 22, 2008 | 6 Comments THE on-going House of Representatives probe of expenditures in the power sector during the Obasanjo years has so far resulted in mind-boggling revelations about the abuse of due process, award of contracts to non-existing companies; the use of illegal Special Purpose Vehicles, misappropriation of public funds, and a gross failure of leadership. Reading the reports of the testimonies before the House of Reps Committee on Power, or watching the proceedings on television, many Nigerians cringe... Disturbing Signals From Education Ministry September 28, 2007 | 6 Comments DISTURBING signals are beginning to emerge from the Federal Ministry of Education. Since the appointment of the trio of Dr. Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu (Minister), Dr Jerry Anthony Agada (Minister of State) and Mrs Aishat Jibril Dukku (Minster of State 2), no one is sure in which direction the education sector is turning. Alake, Egba Chiefs Wade In •Gbenga Says It’s Fight To Finish January 20, 2008 | 5 Comments Worried about the likely consequence of the current feud between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his first son Gbenga, traditional rulers from Ogun State have reportedly stepped in, with a view to resolving the face-off. Gbenga, had in an affidavit he deposed to at a Lagos High Court where he is seeking to annul his marriage, accused his father of having sexual relationship with his wife, Moji. 10m Euros Alleged Bribe/Siemens Scandal: Nigerians Call For Probe. Jubril Aminu, Olanrewaju Fight Back November 17, 2007 | 5 Comments ANGRY reactions yesterday trailed the allegation that five former ministers and many other Nigerian top officials received bribes totaling 10 million Euros from the Germany engineering conglomerate, Siemens AG. Two of the former ministers named in the alleged scandal, Senator Jubril Aminu (petroleum and education) and Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (communications), challenged those behind the bribery charge to substantiate the allegation. Two of the three other former... Ezekwesili's Reforms Suffer Setback At Education Ministry - Guardian September 8, 2007 | 4 Comments To keen watchers in the education sector, some changes had been anticipated in the Federal Ministry of Education. But only few people, perhaps, expected the magnitude of the changes that took place in the last one week. It went like this: Thursday, August 30, key appointments were made.
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