January 2010 Archive

The Yar’Adua Controversy

As Professor Wole Soyinka led a mass rally in Abuja to protest the continued absence of President Umaru Yar’Adua from the country, both chambers of the National Assembly say their ...

It’s Time To Remove Yar’Adua

Alhaji Balarabe Musa has no doubt carved a niche for himself as a crusader for an equitable and just society, not only in Kaduna and northern Nigeria but across the ...

Talakawa Summit: History Or Hysteria?

Governor Sule Lamido takes a radical approach to wealth distribution and other policies. While critics do not see a big deal in these, government says the facts speak for themselves. ...

Automated Theft Machine

Crooks intensify their fleece of bank account holders through the Automated Teller Machine. By FEMI AYODELE To the uneducated, the mail looks innocuous. To the undiscerning educated, it still is. “This ...

Clash Of Interests

The Association of Stockbroking Houses of Nigeria faults the proposed Assets Management Company bill. By CLEMENT ORILOYE The proposed Assets Management Company, AMC, bill which has passed the second reading at ...

Nature’s Anger

Haiti’s most devastating earthquake in more than 200 years kills at least 100,000. By SEUN BISUGA The capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince was ravaged by a 7.0-magnitude quake on the Richter scale ...

The US Was Irrational

Professor Wole Soyinka is one of Nigeria’s goodwill ambassadors. Yet, he dislikes being referred to as patriotic. Recently, he spoke with ADEMOLA ADEGBAMIGBE, General Editor; and OLUSOLA OLAOSEBIKAN on the ...

Why We Are Helping The Downtrodden

Governor Sule Lamido, in a recent interview with journalists, explains how and why he makes caring for the poor a top priority. He also spoke on other issues. Many people cannot ...

We’re Making A Difference

Alhaji AbdulMumuni Katibi, Kwara State Commissioner For Water Resources spoke with TAYO ODUNLAMI on how the state government is striving to provide water supply to the public. Nigerians have lost faith ...

Commissioner Dares Governor

PORT HARCOURT. The Rivers State Ministry of Urban and Rural Development appears to be diligent in its enforcement of the state’s Urban Renewal Law. Already it has said it would ...

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Wole Soyinka: Next Phase Of Boko Haram Terrorism

To what will you attribute Boko Haram’s ...
Prof. Wole Soyinka

Between Town And Gown

Professor Wole Soyinka combines intellectualism with positive ...
Al Mustapha after the verdict

Al-Mustapha Sentenced To Death

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, head of the killing ...
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Nigeria: A Nation On The Brink

The Boko Haram menace spins out of ...