Agenda for Governor Akume. By Aonduna Tondu
(GAMJI)
Anti-Obasanjo resentment is real. It is intense. It speaks to the profound feeling of hurt felt by the average Tiv man or woman who has come to perceive the 2001 massacres of defenseless villagers as well as the wanton destruction of their communities as an attack on our collective identity. Details
The Challenges Facing the ‘Occupying Forces’ in Aso Rock. By Abdulrahman Muhammad Dan-Asabe, Ph.D.
(GAMJI)
Yoruba as a race must, as a matter of necessity, rally round President Obasanjo as a united and progressive people – providing necessary positive support, advice and guidance - to make his task and indeed their own future tasks of governing the nation somehow easier. Details
Obasanjo’s Last Chance. By Adekunle Ajisebutu ACA, CMA
(GAMJI)
Obj and PDP should listen to the call for restructuring of the constitutional structure to a true federal structure, and complete the privatization project before leaving office in 2007. Instead of throwing money at workers, the federal government should direct such funds towards infrastructure developments to create enabling environment for economic growth. Details
Nigeria’s African Policy: A Giant Bull without a Horn. By Mala Mustapha
(GAMJI)
If we apply the mainstream classical neo-realist structural analysis of the international system to Nigeria’s current African foreign policy, we might obviously discover that the country has the potential of regional hegemonic status. Details
Nigeria
and the Politics of Unreason: Political Assassinations, Decampments,
Moneybags, and Public Protests
(GAMJI)
The problems facing Nigeria emanate from many fronts, which include irrational behavior (actions) of the political elite, politics of division, and politics devoid of political ideology. Others factors are corruption and poverty, lack of distributive justice, regional, and religious cleavages. Details
Another Way to Serve Nigeria. By Jibo Nura
(GAMJI)
It is also a well-known fact that Buhari was never and is still not a "power monger". And I am sure the writer believes that power is given by God. Therefore, it sounds ridiculous to say that if he lose the tribunal the North still need his service rather than laying down his life pursuing the April 19th election. Details
Political Assassinations: Annihilating Our best and Our Future. By Sabella Abidde
(GAMJI)
Growing up in Nigeria was a joy. Really, it was. I don't ever recall a time when life wasn't jolly. Granted there were the constant problems associated with the NEPA; armed robbers; the famed Lagos "go-slow" and other minor inconveniences -- still, I have fond memories of Lagos, Ibadan, Ilorin, Port Harcourt, Jos and Warri. Details
Kaduna's Hajj Model (2003) and the Recipe for the Nation. By Abubakar Usman Yusuf
(GAMJI)
The fact that the pilgrims are hungry, uncertain, sick and unhappy among other things means that, pilgrim’s officials cannot do their jobs of guidance, informing, directing and controlling of the pilgrims. Consequently the pilgrims misbehave and protest regularly at all available avenue regardless of any sacredness. Details
UN-STAR UN-STAR TOPPLING: Awo's Statue in Ibadan Felled; Ladoja Declares "War". By Mobolaji E. Aluko, Ph.D.
(GAMJI WRITER)
As the "long arms of the law" have caught up with the killers of Chief Bola Ige, ehn? If all the policeman guarding a whole live and breathing Attorney-General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in his bedroom in Ibadan (yes the same Ibadan) can all "go to eat" at the same time, why can policemen guarding a dead and still statue of Awolowo not turn a blind eye to a common statue? Details
Election Malpractices: Are Courts A Solution? By Mamman Lawal Yusufari
(GAMJI)
In the Kano High Court, you rarely miss a face. It is of a man whose business seems court-going only. Even on the rare occasions, his absence is immaterial because his lawyers are there with all assiduity. But not for his want of literacy, the frequency ought to have turned him into a mini lawyer. However, his is unlike the Gani Fawehinmis’ who sue at the slightest provocation Details
PDP in the SouthWest: History and Opportunity Beckon. By Ibiyinka Solarin
(GAMJI)
Now the question is this; what is the political agenda of the elected officials under the party? What is their raison d’etre for seeking public office and being in power in these states? Have the elected officials ‘come to eat’ or come to serve? Details
Adegoke Adelabu "PENKELEMESS" An Uncommon, Provocative and Politician with Clout and Charisma. By Dr. Wunmi Akintide
(GAMJI)
As a follow-up to my "Samuel Ladoke Akintola" and in response to popular demand from many who have written to either praise or protest my projecting Ladoke Akintola as an honorable patriot, and for starting a campaign to honor his memory and to make him look better that he is being portrayed by a cross section of our people, I am dedicating this piece to yet another juggernaut of Yoruba Politics, the one and only Adegoke Adelabu...."Penkelemess" Details
Taraba State: Civil Servants Needs the Support of the State Government to Better Safeguard the Integrity of Public Transactions. By Murtala Bala Habu, III
(GAMJI)
Taraba State public service suffers because superiors in most offices are self-centered individuals who do not see the need to promote the advancement of their subordinates by encouraging further training. Details
Dangote Edewor Iwuanyanwu And Adenuga. By Paul I. Adujie
(GAMJI)
I am writing to urge you all, instead, to make a long term commitment and invest in agriculture, this will be a great opportunity to do so much good for millions of our fellow Nigerians who I know you love and care for! Details
Adieu Governor Hashidu. By Haruna Ado Sanusi
(GAMJI)
Hashidu’s defeat offers lesson to all citizens of Gombe state that no one is indispensable, it taught us lessons on arrogance of powers. Hashidu became so power droned, so self centred, so obsessed that he treated almost every one with disdain. Details
Between Babangida and Buhari, Where Lies Statesmanship? By Umar Bello
(GAMJI)
Nothing compares Babangida to Buhari other than four simple facts, that they are all Moslems and from the Northern part of the country and that they were all Generals in the Nigerian army and former heads of state. Other than these facts they are as similar as a maze and a thoroughfare or as similar as a horizontal line and an arc. Details
Has the Age of Enlightenment Finally Come to Nigeria? By Chukwuemeka Uche Onuora
(GAMJI)
I ask once again, has the age of enlightenment come to Nigeria? Have the children of the failed generations of the pre and immediate post-independence era learned bitter lessons from their parents? As evidence, perhaps the brain gain in Nigeria’s favor is a subtle indication of this education or enlightenment. Details
The Omoruyi Madness. By Chukwuemeka Sunny-Unachukwu
(GAMJI)
Today I am not remembering him for all his part in mine and all Nigerians plight, but I want to use this article to hound, confront and expose him for his latest devotion-‘Igbo bashing’. And make him stop sending me his Trojan e-mails masquerading as an Igbo lover. Details
Palestinians and the Ijaws: The Forgotten People. By Sabella Abidde
(GAMJI)
My indignation is also directed at the Ijaws in the diasporas who find safe haven abroad and forgot about the deplorable conditions of their homeland; the multinational corporations that fosters an atmosphere of greed, exploitation, wanton destruction of the land and of the natives’ culture. Details
Kudos to Our Judiciary. By Olu Odeniyi (Dr.)
(GAMJI)
All
the failed
House of Assembly and Senate members would have packed their belongings
and move back to their individual constituencies by now.
That Piece By Kennedy Ayeni - Buhari/Ojukwu Threat...By Peter O'Para
(GAMJI)
Indeed, if Buhari had plans to impose Sharia on Nigeria if he became president, as a Christians' Christian, I would have wished him all the luck in this world. But who believes for one moment that Buhari would turn into an Ayatollah upon becoming secular Nigerian president? Details
Nigeria: United States of ....? The Way Forward. By Bekeh Utietiang
(GAMJI)
Nigerians know what is needed now for the country. President Obasanjo knows what Nigeria needs now. The Patriots know what Nigeria needs now but the problem is that for selfish reasons, many are running away from this reality. Details
Democracy or Nothing: It is an All Out Ward Against Illegality. By Dr. Abubakar A. Muhammad
(GAMJI)
And this fight against evil, this war against oppression and illegality is an all out war to the end. And by God’s Grace democracy will win; the good people of Nigeria will win. Details
He De Kampe And Why Nigeria Must Not Fail This Time! By Paul I. Adujie
(GAMJI)
As Nigerians and Nigeria celebrate nationwide inaugurations, I write to congratulate all persons elected at all levels nationwide! I also implore them all, to rise to the occasion of Nigeria’s renaissance, Nigeria’s recovery, Nigeria’s revival, rebirth, reconstruction and re-development! Let the work begin! Details
Obasanjo, A New PDP and A New SouthWest After April 2004 (4). By Professor OMO OMORUYI, mni
(GAMJI)
Nobody outside the vast number of Nigerians in the north and south, Christians and Muslims and believers in African Traditional Religion including his people can boast again “We made Chief Obasanjo, the President” or “Obasanjo signed a pact with the Northern leaders to do this or that”. Mr. President, you can now say with pride, “I am President of Nigeria through and by the ‘will of the people’, including my people”. Details
Commentaries on the 2003 Elections: An Illustration of Nigerians, ‘Great Men’, Dead but Walking. By Kunle Ojeleye
(GAMJI)
If Buhari in what he regards as his own backyard could not muster a landslide support in the northern part of the country, and he thinks he would (and can) garner votes in the south, especially in the south-west, he is a day dreamer and a man dead to the reality of his own political ambition. Details
That Buhari/Ojukwu Threat...By Kennedy Ayeni
(GAMJI)
Perhaps one pertinent question that should be bothering the minds of right thinking Nigerians is "why the ferocious fight against Obasanjo by Buhari/Ojukwu over the 2003 Presidential Election results?". Details
The Urhobos, Ijaws and Itshekiris: Economic Competition or Ancient Hatreds? By Sabella Abidde
(GAMJI)
Though the military administration suppressed much of these violent ethnic conflicts, still, it seems there are always, always ethnic or religion-induced fracases; that Nigeria just lays in-wait for ethnic pogroms. Details
The Anti-Corruption Law and Corruption in Nigeria. By Joseph U. Anwana
(GAMJI)
An average Nigerian holds the legislative arm of Government in high contempt and can hardly believe that any action can be undertaken by the lawmakers without a sinister plan for self aggrandizement. Details
The North as a Political Orphan. By Babayola Muhammadu Toungo
(GAMJI)
In the wake of Emir Bayero’s visit to the Villa, the rest of the Emirs, Chiefs, Ulamas and other community leaders fell head over heels to go register their names in the book of ignominy opened at the Villa for such people. Knowing that the elections were marred with fraud, violence and government interference with electoral process, it is sacrilegious for these groups of people to be outdoing one another in congratulating Obasanjo thereby helping to perpetuate fraud. Details
In a bid to breed the legitimacy and mandate, which they didn't get on April 19th, the chieftains of the PDP have now become merchants of falsehood and peddlers of superstition. Their new song is that General Muhammadu Buhari, the ANPP presidential flag bearer and his running mate, Dr. Chuba Okadigbo are calling for the assassination of Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo. Details
The Fractured Democracy. By Philip Odoemena
(GAMJI)
Unlike death and taxes, the break-up of Nigeria, with all the attendant disasters, is not inevitable. It will happen if not properly checked. It will happen because, since 1966 Nigeria has deliberately ignored realities and has consistently rejected the call for fairness in its dealings with the people. Details
Bad Leadership and Agitation for Self-Determination in Nigeria. By Abubakar Adamu, MSc, MILT
(GAMJI)
The lack of an institutional framework to handle the cultural diversity has added to the crisis in nation building. Nigeria as a nation is dying because the Intellectuals and other sincere people do not speak out against the corruption in the Country's administration and body politics. Details
The Ijaws and the Palestinians: A New Beginning? By Sabella Abidde
(GAMJI)
The Ijaws are engaged in a never-ending fracas with their next of kin (the Itshekiris and the Urhobos) over the issue of political power and resource control and in the process all groups have fallen victim to the manipulation of not just the federal government, but also of some greedy and disdainful elites exploiting the indiscernible differences between the groups. Details
Why Obasanjo will Never Leave Aso Rock Voluntarily. By Salihu Yarima
(GAMJI)
There are unconfirmed reports of some of the heavy dealings in Aso Rock that would raise corruption in Nigeria to unprecedented levels. When Obasanjo came to power, he was about to clean up the Oil industry in 2000. It is alleged that several of the Oil companies got together and came up with hundreds of millions of dollars to pay off Mr. President. Details
Contrasting Perspectives
to Samuel Ladoke Akintola's ( SLA’s) Vision
However to conclude that OBJ’s mandate is greatly influenced by SLA’s vision or indeed proves that SLA’s vision has been vindicated is a misunderstanding of the role of ideology in the fashioning of a truly creditable political party. Details
Of Okocha, Akunyili and Our March to National Development. By Bala Yahaya
(GAMJI)
Apart from the internal national embarrassment caused the country by this state of affairs, Nigerians travelling abroad are made to undergo a no less embarrassing tight scrutiny all in the name of making sure that they are not carriers of the country's perceived evil ingenuity. This has had tremendous negative consequences on the polity as a whole. Details
Swallowing the Bitter Pill of May 29. By Joseph U. Anwana
(GAMJI)
I wish to state that despite the apparent reality of the fact that the Obasanjo presidency was a thought-out agenda of a few power brokers who needed a more unsuspecting platform to retain power, and had nothing to do with the wishes of Nigerians, or even the immediate aspirations of a man who had just regain his liberty from a prison sentence, yet the realisation of democracy indeed was a dream come true and the actualisation of that dream on May 29th, 1999 made that day sacrosanct in history. Details
Challenging the Decision Makers in Democracy. By Muttaqa Yusha'u
(GAMJI)
For democratization process to succeed, there is an urge, for the stake holders to view policies objectively without allowing their prejudice to prevail in the policy process, I believed for democracy itself to be nurtured in the developing countries, especially Nigeria, there is the need to build upon the previous policies in order to abhor the breaking point. Details
We Must not Judge Nigerian Elections by American or European Standards. By Patrick Iroegbu
(GAMJI)
At the time Nigeria adopted this foreign political life-way, it never viewed it that some day, it will demarcate democratic elections for western political standards and the ones for Nigerian cultural standard. Even in the Nigerian unconscious, such thought, we imagine never subsisted. Details
Tribal Warrior And A Civil Rights Advocate At Once? By Paul I. Adujie
(GAMJI)
Shall Nigerians now hold Mazi Ani responsible and accountable for the infractions of Ojukwu or Okadigbo or Nzeribe as Mazi Ani conveniently hold Obasanjo responsible for the demonstration of Mancho-man or a lack thereof by Brigadier Ogundipe? Just because Ogundipe is of the Yoruba stock? Details
An Open Letter to Olusegun Agagu: The Ondo State Governor-Elect. By Dr. Wunmi Akintide
(GAMJI)
You have clearly stated anybody aspiring to public office in our State must, at least, be a Graduate. That is a step in the right direction. Ondo State as one of the intellectual centers of Nigeria has come of age in terms of Graduate production. Details
The Patriots and the Anarchists! By Paul I. Adujie
(GAMJI)
Should Nigerians consider The Patriots and opposition groups as one and the same thing? The Patriots As Anarchists? Who are these people? Details
Jubril Aminu: Understanding Democracy in Nigeria. By Chika Onyeani
(GAMJI)
But Prof. Jubril Aminu, the new senator-elect, has wasted no time making his views heard on this issue, and setting the records straight. Said Aminu, "the National Assembly has the right to enact laws irrespective of whether the bill is from the executive or from the National Assembly. National Assembly has the right to override the President's veto." Details
Obasanjo's
Infantile Threats (Some Notes on the Imminent End of State in Nigeria). By
(GAMJI)
Mr. Obasanjo and his friend Balogun in their fanatical bid to sustain a deformed mandate have conveniently forgotten that in 1966, their kinsman Brigadier Ogundipe, the erstwhile most senior army officer in Nigeria, had resigned his commission in dishonour, scampered into a merchant ship and escaped to Britain when Northern Nigerian recruits or NCOs refused to take orders from him. What has changed, what makes Obasanjo think that his "security forces" would shoot at their own people in 2003 on his orders, by his mere say so? Details
Obasanjo, A New PDP and A New Southwest: After APRIL 2003 (1) Obasanjo, A Nigerian President Who Happens to be a Yoruba. By Professor OMO OMORUYI, mni
(GAMJI)
For this essay, emphasis shall be on Chief Obasanjo’s relation with the present followers of Chief Awolowo. Chief Obasanjo genuinely thought that the present Yoruba political leaders who are followers of Chief Awolowo are deficient in many respects especially in their knowledge of people and places in the north. Here is a retired military officer that felt that the present followers of Chief Awolowo do not know and appreciate the political dynamics in Nigerian plural society. Details
Development Expression And Democracy Through Volunteer Sector Initiative. By Patrick Iroegbu, Ph.D.
As we clamour for effective democratic and development performance, alternative ways to reduce corruption in government are not easy to think about. We will dare to storm, norm, and offer one. We describe it as “democracy through volunteer sector initiative.” This may quickly call for explanation, ideas, concepts and practices. Details
A Dose of Optimism in a Sea of Dystopia. By Chukwuemeka Uche Onuora
(GAMJI)
The one thing that has to occur that will ignite our technological revolution is simmering just beneath the surface. The young Nigerians that I met were all united in their determination that development and economic growth had to transpire independent of the largesse of government. I did not see the corrupted notions of Nigerianism in their intelligent faces; instead I saw an amazing disavowal of the idea that government largesse in Nigeria is an orphan, to be raped and pillaged at will in the absence of responsible adult supervision. Details
(GAMJI)
I stated in an earlier article that General Muhammadu Buhari is doing the country a great and patriotic service by taking a principled and stubborn stance against the alleged frauds and avoidable failures of INEC and its officials in the conduct of the 2003 elections and expressed the hope that General Buhari would travel the entire length of the road of legal redress. Details
Shekarau and the Dangers of Success. By Murtala S. Sagagi
(GAMJI)
As Kano State Governor-elect (Mal. I. Shekarau) is warming up to take on the greatest challenge of his life, Obasanjo is relentlessly taking steps to consolidate his controversial victory. The events of the past few weeks have greatly raised doubts on the effectiveness of the nation’s democratic process. Many could not simply imagine watching the Baba Chief dancing in and around Aso Rock (again), while they are forced to live in the states of darkness, abject poverty, industry closures, fuel shortages, insecurity and corruption at its core. Details
(GAMJI)
Alhaji Buhari and Chief Ojukwu need to act as matured leaders and allow meaningful communication to transcend between them and the incumbent President Olusegun Obasanjo. The incumbent too should stretch the hand of fellowship and unison to the opposition, for what reason? for the future of Nigeria and the unborn generation. We should for once be allowed to regain our lost glory, “The Giant of Africa”. Details
The Dangers of an Imperial Journalism. By Muhammad Jameel Yusha'u
(GAMJI)
Nigerians are not supporting Buhari simply because he is a Hausa/Fulani or a northerner, nor are they interested in Muhammadu Buhari as a person. Rather, they are interested in Buhari as a symbol of change, they see in him a signboard of hope and above all a politico-economic tactician who can within a short time transform the economy and make people see and feel the impact of governance. Details
Some Nigerians are Waiting to be Patriotic! By Paul I. Adujie
(GAMJI)
On May 29, 2003 all Nigerians at home and abroad, in government or in opposition, should put our differences aside, we should bury the hatchet and rally round our national colors and symbol and flag! Nigeria deserves to celebrate and jubilate joyfully fly and hoist the Nigerian flag! Details
(GAMJI)
Democracy: The Nigerian definition. By Udaya Anthony
(GAMJI)
My heart really bled that my beloved country is passing through this kind of self-centered and non-people oriented political dispensation called by those enriching themselves from the nations treasury as "democracy". "Undoubtedly, this brand of democracy defies plain logic", according to Chief Gani Fawehinmi. "This democracy does not accommodates honesty and integrity. Details
"SAMUEL LADOKE AKINTOLA": His Vision and His Amazing Sense of Humor and His Role in the PDP's Rollover Victory in the South West. By Dr. Wunmi Akintide
(GAMJI)
I just think it is about time to begin to refurbish the image of the second Premier of the old Western Region. As far as I am concerned, and you don't have to agree with me, the only sin Ladoke Akintola had committed in his political life is having to openly disagree with his Party leader, Obafemi Awolowo on whether or not it was time for the Yorubas to make peace and to join forces with the North. Details
(GAMJI)
We need people of impeccable character, men that will tackle the executive with precision, maturity, humility and firmness. To get such personalities, the incoming legislators need to make wide consultation and independent investigation on those seeking any of the positions.Details
(GAMJI)
How could a man as democratic-world savvy as Kongi (the Prof's alias), who paid a near-ultimate price for the re-enactment of democracy, be insinuating that a bona fide Nigerian (i.e., Buhari), irrespective of his murderous or scandalous past (insomuch as there is no prima facie judicial conviction[s] against him) be barred- because that was the best I could make of the headline -from putting himself up for election to lead his country? What perfidy is in the ex-dictator's past that the incumbent (and allegedly re-elected) President, who was as bad a military dictator too once in his past, cannot logically be labeled with? Why didn't he (Prof. Wole Soyinka) say "OBJ Shouldn't Have Contested Election"? Details
(GAMJI)
I can understand why some Nigerians are asking me to write about Obasanjo and leave the Buhari and Ojukwu alone. I agree with them in one respect. Having successfully demonstrated to the Nigerian people how they should see General Buhari and Dim Ojukwu as co-conspirators to undermine the democratic order, I can now move on. Details
ANPP PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION AGAINST CHIEF OLUSEGUN A. OBASANJO, INEC, EL. AL.
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL HOLDEN AT ABUJA
That the respondent was not duly elected by a majority of lawful votes cast at the election and did not score one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the states in the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and the Electoral Act 2002 Details
Should Nigerians Hold ASUU Culpable? By Awaisu Ahmed
(GAMJI)
Is there any justification to attribute ASUU strike with what he sees as sabotaging the govt. of the day? I don’t know if the writer has ever bothered to go round some Nigerian universities to investigate and evaluate the extent to which the system has collapsed. Details
How April 19th Polls Vindicated Turaki, By Sani Ibrahim Taura
[D/D PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS TO GOVERNOR TURAKI]
(GAMJI)
The greatest calamity that befell the media and their collaborators- the Urban elite is the ignorance of Turaki’s foreign trips. They lambasted Turaki’s trip as fruitless were as about $ 1 billion is expected to accrue as a result of the trips. The substantial revenue drivable from the EPZ, the BAN, the Independent Power, JRI and the proposed industries, will in the near future revolutionalise the comatosed economic sector of the country in general with an overwhelming effect. These are all fruitfulness of the trips. Details
The 4-19 Elections and the Rape of Democracy in Nigeria. By Dr. Abubakar A. Muhammad
(GAMJI)
In retrospect, the whole idea of attacking General Muhammadu Buhari is to break his sprit, his integrity, his passionate concern and unmatchable patriotism and trust that he can do something, others will say a lot, to move this great country forward. He has the record of achievements to show where others have failed Details
Author Nzeribe for Senate President: The Hypocrisy of a Nation. By Joseph U. Anwana
(GAMJI)
Mediocrity and frivolousity has infiltrated our polity so much so that we don't have the will to effect a change using Nzeribe as a scape-goat. I want to stress that for us to have a change do not mean sacrificing one person to the gods of hypocrisy. Details
Before We Bury Buhari. By Joseph U. Anwana
(GAMJI)
I have to state here very clearly that contrary to the view of Prof. Jerry Gana that the masses are not complaining, that the electorates, Nigerian masses of which I am in close touch with are bitter and nauseated about the entire system. The problem is that our leaders including the eloquent Information minister who now stands suspended from the Niger state chapter of PDP do not really know the "Masses" they claim to be leading and cannot hear what they people are saying because they are so far away and the gulf is so wide. Details
A Look at Ubanese Nwanganga’s Dubious Agreement With Omo Omoruyi. By Peter Opara
(GAMJI)
One Ubanese Nwanganga wrote a while ago on this and other sites that he agreed with Omo Omoruyi and his take on Igbos and their state inside the Nigerian Nation. One recalls (apology to Omoruyi) one of several pieces by Omoruyi (all of which this writer condemned as fraudulent) in this instance that in which Omoruyi opined that the socio-political state of Igbos in Nigeria was the Igbo’s business – better left to Igbos to deal with. Details
(GAMJI)
In this essay, I shall be making a case and a passionate appeal to the President and the political class for the removal of all “political generals” including General Muhammadu Buhari from the Council of State through a constitutional amendment, partly because by their nature of origin and their orientation to politics, they have nothing to offer a democratically elected President Details
Another Four Years of President Obasanjo. By Salihu Yarima
(GAMJI)
Nigerians should not forget if they had not resisted the government of the day on the June 12 elections, Nigeria would still be in the hands of the military. It is obvious that no matter what happens; all Nigerians most resist these fraudulent elections. The so called international support the Obasanjo administration has now is due to the concessions the Obasanjo administration has given to foreign interests. Details
Corporate Good Citizenship Or Responsibility America And Nigeria Compared. By Paul I. Adujie
(GAMJI)
In Nigeria, most foreign companies and recently, foreign wives too, only want to observe Nigerian laws and regulations in the breach of these laws and regulations! It is as if they are saying, we do not recognize Nigerian laws and regulations! When you or your companies are in our countries, you must obey our laws! Details
Between Dangote's Drivers and Obsanjo's Professional. By Auwal AbuMuhammad
(GAMJI)
An urgent advertisement on vacancy for employment was placed by Dangote Group for positions with a salary package of at least N180, 000. 00K per month! The academic qualification required is ‘ a maximum of secondary school education with certificate’!...this package is for drivers, yes, people that can drive (only 40-ton) trucks. The most interesting aspect of this momentous incident is its ironic disposition when the pay package of highly educated Nigerian professionals in the government’s employ is considered. Take for an example; a brilliant mechanical engineering graduate lucky to be employed by the Federal Ministry of Works shall collect a monthly salary of less than N25, 000. 00K. Worse is my friend, a chemical engineer by profession who receives less than N16, 000. 00K as take home in the employ of the Kano State government. Details
Troubled Waters: That Cozenageous Renaming of "Our" Naval Bases. By Orok Edem
(GAMJI)
Much as I do entirely agree with the seminal foundation laid by Dr. Nowa Omoigui, concerning the naming of these installations in the country, my trepidation was borne out of the fact that when Obasanjo’s generation decides to do anything, even with the best of intentions..... watch out! The message being sent to the indigenes of these areas where the bases are located is: We are a foreign and conquering navy, and there is nothing you would do about it; as opposed to, this is your navy and children, guard and protect them. Details
The New Focus President. By Aonduna Tondu
(GAMJI)
It is not enough to express pious vows about a new orientation for President Obasanjo and his regime. Cosmetic gestures which ignore fundamental problems are bound to fail. Respect, they say, must be earned. If Obasanjo wants to be remembered as a great democrat, he must work for it. That is a tall order considering his recent antecedents. Details
Nzeribe
as Senate President? Hell No!! By Tunde
Adenodi
(GAMJI)
Bad
enough that Chief Francis Arthur Nzeribe was thought fit to be a Senator
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the people of Oguta; despicable
and tragic, it will be, should he be considered, let alone emerge, as
the president of the in-coming senate. God, in his infinite mercies,
will forbid this. Details
Explaining Professor Omo Omoruyi's Tantrums.
By
Olisa Adigwe
(GAMJI)
The
Yoruba know him too well, they know his antecedent, they know that he is
not their friend. One friend told me that he does not trust Omoruyi
because he is now acting as the greatest defender of Obasanjo and the
Yoruba because his being assailed by Igbo commentators. Talk about
being more catholic than the Pope. Details