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...

Ibrahim Lamorde (new Acting EFCC Chairman) In His Own Words (2006) - With Section On "EFCC Operations"  
January 16, 2008 | 5 Comments
The initial difficulty that we encountered when we started was the fact that we were a new organization and people did not know us. People were only used to the existing law enforcement agencies and there were instances when people even resisted arrest saying they didn’t know what EFCC was all about. That created some initial problems. However, the Executive Chairman got the police authorities to write letters to all police formations throughout the country, informing them of the existence...

Full List Of Ministers Of President Umar Musa Yar'Adua's Latest Cabinet  
December 18, 2008 | 2 Comments
President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, this afternoon, unveiled his ministerial team, with, at least, one appointee, Professor Dora Akunyili, appearing to be miscast for the job of information and communications minister.

Budget 2009 Commentaries.....  
December 2, 2008 | 2 Comments

Budget 2008: FG Devotes N1.4tr To Four Priority Sectors •Adopts New Energy Generation Policy  
October 25, 2007 | 2 Comments

The Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Remi Babalola, has stated that the Federal Government will devote 60 per cent of the about N2.37 trillion total capital expenditure in the proposed 2008 budget (translating to N1.422 trillion) to finance “four critical areas.” The areas are agriculture, education, power and security.

INTERVIEW With Umaru Yar'Ardua, President... On A Mission Incredible  
June 6, 2009 | 1 Comments
The President enjoys talking. About Nigeria. His faith in his seven-point agenda was so deep the boundless excitement he exudes when explaining it was infectious. Like the teacher that he was, he wanted every point understood beyond his explanation. Facts and figure reeled off his memory. The result was an almost endless answer to some questions. His voice, though gentle, had a bell-like jingle to it that seemed to emphasise his authority on the subject of discussion.

Senate Passes N3.049 Trillion 2009 Budget  
December 19, 2008 | 1 Comments
THE Senate yesterday passed the N3.049 trillion 2009 Appropriation Bill, achieving a paradigm shift from the nine-year old tradition of late passage. The nation's budgets had hitherto not secured the lawmakers' approval before the end of the preceding fiscal year. The National Assembly, between 1979 and 1983, was equally unable to pass budgets before the close of the fiscal years in the Second Republic.

Aftermath Of Supreme Court Judgment - Where Do We Go From Here?  
December 13, 2008 | 1 Comments
These are issues at a time that the Uwais Committee has recommended far-reaching reorganization of the Electoral Commission and restructuring of the system. In what ways will the decisions of the Supreme Court in this case help in conducting free and fair polls in the future? This is the big question. All depend on President Yar’Adua now. The steps he takes in restructuring INEC will show whether he means the pledge to give Nigeria credible polls or is playing games.

Nigerians Greet O-B-A-M-A Over His Presidential Victory  
November 10, 2008 | 1 Comments
The historic electoral victory of Senator Barak Obama as the first African-American President of the United States has been creating ripples around the world, and Nigerians are not left out in this euphoria. The Guardian interviewed a cross section of Nigerians regarding the lesson that Nigeria can learn from the electoral system of America. Their viewpoints are captured below.