Some politicians in Asia approached me in January 2010 to find out what they could do for me. I had provided information that helped them win landslide in a contest between DPJ and LDP. Within two weeks, I presented...
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Over $10bn freighted from Nigeria monthly –Ribadu • As Soyinka forms new political party
Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu yesterday gave a mind-boggling revelation of how the nation’s politicians have plundered its wealth. He said over $10...
Entire nation’s soaked in corruption – CJN
ABUJA — The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu, yesterday, in Abuja, declared that the entire nation was presently soaked in corruption and that the judiciary sector is not exempted....
Washington Post: How Africa won the World Cup – By Dayo Olopade
JOHANNESBURG -- The first African World Cup didn't belong to Africa, at least not on the soccer field. Of the six African nations that made it to the quadrennial tournament, five fell early -- to indiscipline,...
Anti-corruption war: Still waiting for Jonathan – By Fidel Odum
As early as the 4th Century B.C., the Greek philosopher Plato, had written a book, The Republic, in which he stated that whether there is justice or injustice in any society is an empirical fact, more so in one that...
Did you or did you not, Mr President?
ONE thing that pains me badly is how forgetful we are. The other is our complex over white skin which I made an issue before they signed foreign coach to replace Amodu Shaibu. I recalled the style of Berti Vogts two...
Nigeria’s agony dwarfs the Gulf oil spill. The US and Europe ignore it.
The Deepwater Horizon disaster caused headlines around the world, yet the people who live in the Niger delta have had to live with environmental catastrophes for decades. We reached the edge of the oil spill near the...
Beyond the Doctrine of Economic Pragmatism – Behind The Figures By Ijeoma Nwogwugwu
Exactly one month after the 2010 budget was passed, the Federal Government and legislature have beaten a hasty retreat to the drawing board. Both sides have accepted that the budget would have to be revised to reflect...
Two Parties in a Little Space
“Dividends of democracy” is a frequently misused political parlance. Those in government claim they are delivering “dividends” in response to people’s expectations in a democratic...
Press Freedom and Kisha Club in Japan By: Patrick C. Nwadike
To discuss press ownership and freedom in Japan is to discuss Japan Press Club popularly known as “Kisha club”. Kisha clubs are drawn from Japanese nationals ready to work within the dictates of government...
Nigeria tightens capital markets regulation
* Stricter regulation of mergers and acquisitions* New rules for corporate bond issuance* Tighter corporate disclosure requirements ABUJA, April 28 (Reuters) - Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Nigeria orders elections chief to step down
* Elections chief to hand over responsibilities to deputy* Iwu faced widespread criticism for his role in 2007 poll ABUJA, April 28 (Reuters) - Nigeria's Acting President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday ordered the...