Joining the Kebbi Anti - Corruption War Debate. By Abdullahi Usman

(GAMJI)

 To be honest, I have tried as much as possible to remain neutral on the issue of the alleged embezzlement of about N1 billion belonging to Kebbi State by some recently apprehended senior government officials. However, this reluctance on my part was not so much a  deliberate ploy not to be seen as taking sides with either the state government or the accused persons, but was rather due to the fact that I did not have all the facts and could thus not make any informed judgment one way or the other. Details

 

Closure Of Embassies in Nigeria. By Kamor Disu

(GAMJI)

However, the damage to the Nigerian image has already been done and the emotional reaction of ordinary person to this allegation will linger, so will the political and economic implications. The whole population now waits in fear of a word that will henceforth dominate our lives and conversations: terrorism- the 21st century witch-hunt.  Details

 

Time to Act On Zimbabwe. By  J. E. Iyobhebhe

(GAMJI)

I know there will be people saying am I not buying wholesale Western propaganda against an African leader fighting hard to preserve Zimbabwean independence against the onslaught of Western interference? Well, I think those who have eyes can see and read about what is happening in Zim today. I think the situation goes beyond propaganda and being anti- Mugabe. Details

 

Turaki’s Vindictiveness And Democratic Dividend In Hadejia: Reply To Auwalu Yusuf Birnin Kudu. By Jibo Nura

(GAMJI)

Auwalu Yusuf’s piece, which appeared on page 35 of the Leadership’s June 26, 2005 edition, made an interesting reading especially those parts that talked about the school of informatics Kazaure, an I.T project that is presently ‘on-going’ and that which is situated squarely into the face-lifted former S.D.P secretariat site- a twin building, popularly known and called as S.D.P/ N. R.C secretariats built by Babangida’s administration in 1992. Details

 

Leadership As A Trust: Its Role In Sustaining A Viable Democratic Culture In Nigeria  By Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, Executive Governor of Kano State

(GAMJI)

The West, especially the renewed campaign by the United States to “spread democracy” in the world is not helping matters. The foreign-backed efforts we see nowadays in developing countries at setting-up constitutional conferences followed by formation of political parties and then the eventual elections of legislators and the president, will never guarantee a sustainable democratic polity; because democracy is a product of a particular cultural milieu, conceived and nurtured within the western cultural setting over several centuries. Details

 

 

Two Years of EFCC. By  Ibrahim Balarabe

(GAMJI)

The EFCC which is the new kid on the block created to fight economic and financial crimes in the Country is proving to be a hard nut to crack in the fight against these crimes, with its resilience and steadfastness in executing its responsibilities as enshrined in its Act (Establishment Act, 2004). After only two years of its creation, EFCC had proved beyond any reasonable doubt that it meant business and had lived to its slogan’s claim that ‘’No one is above law’’ Details

 

The “Daily Sun” And Idb Membership. By  Garba A. Isa

(GAMJI)

In its editorial of June 21, 2005, the “Daily Sun” newspaper portrayed a burning fire of crass Islam phobia and sentiment in an attempt to discredit the country’s decision to join the Jedda-based Islamic development Bank(IDB). The paper particularly described the decision of the Federal Executive Council to formally join the Bank Group having paid the about $3.4million to subscribe to 250 shares of the IDB as “hasty” and “divisive”.

The “Daily Sun” is either ignorant or blinded by sheer bias to know that Nigeria’s process of entry to the IDB Bank Group began as far back as 1999 and only completed it recently. This cannot therefore be sensibly described as “hasty”. Details

 

Genesis, Exodus & Revelation:  Nigerians are leaving Nigeria. By Prince Charles Dickson

(GAMJI)

The American embassy told us that AL-QUEDA was berthing in Lagos in the name of OPC and then they shut their embassy and their fellow conspirators on the same street closed too. Thank God they did not send marines from the states. What shame! Nigerians will continue to suffer all these until our leaders sit up and do something. A bank in England put up a sign that implied it was not inclined to do business with Nigerians. Details

 

What is Going On at the Supreme Court? By  John Iyobhebhe

(GAMJI)

These are disturbing, serious and damaging allegations against the Chief Justice of the Federation, for Christ sake! Where are the rules governing the conduct of members of the Judiciary on and off the Bench? Where is the Judicial Code of Conduct? Who is supposed to be policing the Justice’s of the Supreme Court? Where is the Judicial Services Commission? What about standards in Public Life? I am not casting any aspersions on the CJN or the Justices of the Supreme Court. But if there is any iota of evidence, even the slightest, that any of the current allegations made against the CJN is true then there is only one honourable option left for the CJN- he must fall on the sword justice. Details

 

All these Insightful Perspectives and Brilliant Ideas: Who Cares? By Anyanwu, I. C.

(GAMJI)

A number of insightful articles over the past few weeks in the GAMJI, namely: on the ongoing national constitutional conference; the right of ex-military to contest elective offices; the alleged predictions of the US Govt on the collapse of Nigeria as a federation; the deplorable state of Nigeria's economy; the North-South dichotomy, among others, have prompted me to ask: who cares, and ought to care about these insights? Who is the target audience for these articles and the views they convey? Or are we (we, the GAMJI audience), dancing to our own drums and tunes? We should not be writing the articles for the heck of it -there should be a target audience! If I would be so presumptuous to suggest, it ought to be the Nigerian policymakers. Details

 

Deposition Of Emir Jokolo: Tears Of Pains And Joy. By Mahdi Shehu

(GAMJI)

Incidences, instances and episodes of deposing and banishing of senior traditional rulers, particularly emirs in Northern Nigeria, are not new phenomena’s. In fact, they are episodes that will continue to be incidental till the end of time whatever form of government is in place. To be sure, various forms of reasons and excuses are churned and channeled out as DECIDENDS for the depositions and banishments. Some of the reasons are within the precincts of common sense, others non-sensical, yet many of them stupid, dangerous, even laughable. Details

 

Economic Intelligence Report And Our Expectations. By  Abdu Isa Kofarmata

(GAMJI)

All these bunch of Professors have failed to come up with policies that would stabilize the value of naira. They have also failed to use their expertise to help in curving inflation in the country. They are unable to come up with good economic policies and program to better the lives of our people. It was done before and I still believe it can be done again. Professor Aluko and Chief Anthony Ani were able to achieve that in five years. The exchange rate was stabilized for five years which allowed for better planning. Details

 

America Wonder Again! By Kennedy Ayeni

(GAMJI)

They have neither good wishes nor good intentions for Nigeria. Their recent aspercious claim about Nigeria and Al-Qaeda collaboration is a manifestation of Al-Qaedaphobia which has eaten deeply, like a malignant cancer, especially into the brains of certain interested parties in American government. Nigerians have nothing to do with Al-Qaeda and Al-Qaeda has got nothing to do with Nigeria? The terrorist problem is between Osama Bin Laden/Al-Qaeda and USA, therefore Nigeria should not be dragged into it in any way Details

 

Nigeria’s Quest for Permanent Seat of UN Security Council: A Giant Dwarfed By Domestic Discrepancies. By Bala Yahaya

(GAMJI)

The structure of Nigeria’s domestic political economy is also a point of reference when considering the possibility of its clinching the much coveted seat. A careful study of the composition of the country’s economy would reveal that it is a potentially great one with abundant natural resources, arable land, good climatic conditions, strategic location in the continent, etc. Also the country’s large population is a plus for it since it is the single most populated country in the continent. If China could clinch the seat largely on account of its population in its region, Nigeria also qualifies on same ground. Details

 

Obasanjo’s Legacies. By Ahmed Badamosi

(GAMJI)

Sometimes in 1996 a senior colleague of mine in Ibadan came to office looking sad. I asked him what was amiss and he asked me if I had listened to the late General Abacha’s nationwide broadcast. When I told him I hadn’t he told me he was not happy with the late Head of State for commuting Chief Obasanjo’s sentence to jail term for the alleged coup plot. I demanded for reasons and he told me the Chief said the late Chief MKO Abiola was not the messiah our country needed. That was the reason why he sold the idea of Interim National Government to General Babangida and started scheming to be made to head it. If that is true it is therefore safe to conclude that the Chief was neck deep in the rigging that marred the April 2003 Presidential elections. Details

 

Unraveling Some Knotty Areas in the Child’s Right Act. By Musa Usman Abubakar

(GAMJI)

On the other, the Child Rights Act 2003 is still unpopular in Nigeria judging from lack of enthusiasm to implement it. The paper posits that the Act appears to adopt a monolithic approach without regard to multicultural and multi-religious nature of the country. It further posits that the Act though a step in the right direction need to be revisited to ensure its practicability and enforceability. Details

 

The Ruthlessness of Africa’s Power Show. By Herbert Ekwe-Ekwe

(GAMJI)

Writing in 1978 on the Igbo genocide just referred to, Okwudiba Nnoli, the perceptive political theorist, noted the complete indifference shown to the victims of this horrendous crime by most Nigerians and concluded, most chillingly: “at that time, Nigeria seemed morally anesthesized.” Little did Nnoli know then that his correct reading of that state of moral anaesthesia in Nigeria towards the foundational genocide of post-conquest Africa was not just restricted to the country of the perpetrators, but was very much a feature across Africa.  Details

 

Who Is Etiebet’s Paymaster? By Babayola Toungo

(GAMJI)

Etiebet is a member of the committee that recommended the ban on ex-military leaders from contesting further elections.  This is a ploy by Obasanjo to disqualify his most formidable opponents from challenging his not so hidden ambition to continue beyond 2007.  General Muhammadu Buhari, an ex- head of state, is one of such leaders. Details

 

Obasanjo, Lagos LGC Funds and Contempt For The Laws Of The Land By Muhammad Ali Dundayes

(GAMJI)

With due respect, I think the President has either been mislead or is truly taking the issue personal and playing politics with it. At the risk of sounding 'unpatriotic’, I hereby affirm that Niger state, in particular, has not abrogated its new LGCs! They are still operating as such and there are no plans in the pipe line to abrogate them. Details

 

 

America Means Well For Nigeria; Oh Really? By  Paul I. Adujie

(GAMJI)

America has clearly setout to undermine Nigeria, to create instability and disintegration!

A good question is whether America is undermining Nigeria, with America’s recent actions and pronouncements? This is a good question that Nigerians are asking, or should be asking; Are some Nigerians still uncertain of the US? Here are proofs!

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Wingless ‘Super’ Eagles. By Umar Tanimu Umar

(GAMJI)

One other fact most Nigerians don’t want to believe is that most of the Super Eagles’ stars are aged and jaded. Garba Lawal, Nwankwo Kanu and Austin Okocha should have resigned years back, all of them have either approached 40 or have surpassed that age, not mindind what they give as their ages-Nigerian footballers fake their ages and everybody knows that. Details

 

Kudos to Northern Delegates to the National Political Reform Conference. By Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi

(GAMJI)

Based on the reports available, the performance of delegates from the North at the confab is reassuring. They did very well to ensure that the interests of their people are well articulated and canvassed. They demonstrated the highest level of political sagacity and an excellent understanding of our socio-political setup vis-à-vis the need for unity in the quest of common good. Details

 

Military Politicians And Their Rights To Take Part In Constitutional Politics. By Dr Abayomi Ferreira

(GAMJI)

Truly, strictly on that theoretical score, the braggadocio of erstwhile coup plotters that they cannot be stopped from electoral aspiration to power can be sustained. However, the human content, particularly the power component in its relationship with the much-desired economic development of Nigeria certainly goes beyond just constitutionalism and inalienable human rights. Details

 

Outrageous! The Proposals of Human Rights and Social Security Committee of the NPRC. By Muhammad Sabon Sarki

(GAMJI)

For instance instead of proposing laws that will make it a right of every woman of child bearing age in this country to receive free and compulsory ante-natal care and counseling during and before pregnancy(after marriage), the committee chose the simplistic route of importing other peoples cultures. Details

 

Debt Forgiveness: The Nigerian Situation. By Francis Kizito Obeya

(GAMJI)

Now that we know where we stand on the debt forgiveness race  ,question that should be asked is : “What is the way forward?” Do we still persist in meaningless lobbying for pardon or do we return to the drawing board and map out strategies for taking care of these debts through hard and honest labor? Details

 

Kano Politics Between Brigandage And Social Development. By Musa A. Yakasai

(GAMJI)

Kano State is regarded as one of the most politically vibrant state in Nigeria. Many politicians in northern Nigeria look up to Kano to set the trend. If the people of the state are not careful and they allow the reactionaries to take over it would become a state of hooligans. Details

 

The Resource Control Movement in Nigeria. By  John Iyobhebhe, LLM, M.Phil.

(GAMJI)

The non-oil producing states, on the other hand, know that Nigeria is totally dependent on the Niger Delta Oil for survival. All the states in Nigeria survive on the monthly pay cheque or allocation received from the Federation Account at the Centre. Without it all, but one or two, just cannot survive-they cannot pay salaries, they cannot run schools, they cannot build roads, they can’t do nothing- everything will come to a standstill over night. Details

 

Making Poverty History In Africa:  Beyond Debt Relief And Aid. By  Madaki O. Ameh

(GAMJI)

A lot has been said and written in recent times about the new found focus on Africa and its debilitating poverty through the ‘Make Poverty History’ campaign.  The interesting aspect of this new phenomenon is that the campaign is being championed largely by non Africans, who appear to be genuinely exasperated at the seemingly intractable problems of Africa and its never ending poverty. Details

 

PDP: Why Atiku Must Keep Faith. By  Al-Amin Inuwa Bala

(GAMJI)

With the seeming displacement of Atiku Abubakar’s perceived loyalists in the power structure of the PDP national leadership, some angry supporters of the Vice-President may be tempted to urge the Adamawa State politician to throw the gloves off and adopt a tit-for-tat strategy in response to the unfolding drama of clock-and-dagger schemings by forces struggling for their own survival. Details

 

Hassan Mamman And Sanusi Lamido: Birds Of The Same Feather? By Muhammad Sabon Sarki

(GAMJI)

Both Hassan and Sanusi wasted precious space in the cherished newspaper on frivolous matters that left readers more doubtful about their state of eeman than anything else. My candid view is that they are either not sufficiently grounded in Islam and its guiding principles, or they are playing out the scripts of sub-terranean forces presently very active in seeing to the destruction of Islam Details

 

Double Standard is Obasanjo’s Legacy. By Kunle I Sowunmi

(GAMJI)

Obasanjo continue to forget his promises to God and to his people. He stood between developments of his people particularly Lagos state. He refused to allow state police to be established to help put an end to OPC activities and robbers in Lagos and Yoruba land. Details

 

Pentascope Report: A Legislative Sanctification of Subterfuge Osita Chidoka

(GAMJI)

Due to Space I cannot fully dissect the falsehood that is packaged as technical report however I will point out a few issues for the House of Representatives to ponder on lest they lose their credibility before Nigerians. Details

 

Open The Ballot Box. By Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd.)

(GAMJI)

Although it is twelve years since this painful annulment the lessons have still not been learnt because the people in government who annulled June 12 are in spirit and essence the same as those who visited the grossest electoral fraud in 2003.  By a fantastic coincidence of fate the Presidential elections were held on 19 April giving the apt name 419 elections.  Looking back at June 12 we can safely conclude that two Nigerian elections have invented a new mathematical formula:  612 = 419! Details

 

The 15:85 Model- A Resource Ownership and Control Peace Plan. Singed by N. H. Ibanga and Clement Ikpatt

(GAMJI)

Truth is that not only have various derivation principles become underhanded policies of extortion against indigenous communities and states endowed with natural resources, they have always been and remain perpetual conflict generators as Nigerians are never fully satisfied with their applications. Therefore, an idea of natural resource revenue sharing based upon any derivation principle or percentage is not only irresponsible, but is bound to fail. Details

 

Onitsha Eyesore: What Has Environment Got To Do With It? By Okenwa R. Nwosu, M.D.

(GAMJI)

Because of its importance, Onitsha was a hotly contested theater during the Civil War. Suffice it to say that post-war Onitsha was a ghost of what it used to be and remains so till today in the eyes of many. Rural-urban migration, which kicked off during the oil-boom epoch of the 1970s and ‘80s, led to explosion of the city’s population without a commensurate growth in infrastructure development to cope with influx of new residents from near and far. Details

 

The Deposition of Jokolo. By Sani Garba Mohammed

(GAMJI)

Jokolo now become a hero due to his retreat and support for the Muslim cause in the fight against Obasanjo's plan to marginalise Muslim in the country in all scheme of things similar to what happens to our Muslim brethren in Cameroon [despite their population which as at now are irrelevant in their country], this cause Jokolo to be in collision with Obasanjo. Details

 

Buhari: The Quintessential Peoples' General. By  Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, MNSE

(GAMJI)

Nigerians came to understand that given an environment that is conducive our professionals can perform wonders and compete favourably with any elsewhere. Thus with good leadership things can be turned around for the better.   The love and adoration of Nigerians for the General is genuine and uncontrived.  Details

 

Identity And Its Politics ( I) : Between Proponents and Critics. By Muhammad Shakir

(GAMJI)

Their position was that since President Olusegun Obasanjo, a Christian from the ‘South’, came to power, he had deliberately and consistently short-changed them in appointments to federal political positions. This perceived injustice achieved its most blatant form in the composition of members of the National Conference which was skewed in favour of Christians and ‘Southerners’ to the detriment of Muslims and ‘Northerners’. Details

 

The Trial of Michael Jackson. By Ahiaba Gideon

(GAMJI)

Come to think of it, in a morally bankrupt and totally debased society such as that of America or the entire Western world where homosexuality, lesbianism, nudity and murder of different shades and through different weird means have become the order of the day, a society where the Church and many State governments have allowed or are allowing gay or same sex marriages, a society filled with so many unprintable immoral acts,  would it not amount to a mere circus show  or sheer mockery to single out an individual and make him wear the mask of a hoodoo or paint him as a symbol of immorality? Details

 

Real Leadership. By Eric Terfa Ula-Lisa

(GAMJI)

Every Presidency whether in Nigeria or America has the option of papering over the difficult issues of policy and marking time in office or facing them head-on and risking success or failure. Most of the issues often left on the back burner have been moral issues of the place of religion, equality, justice or corruption in high places Details

 

Nigeria’s Prestige Project – UN Security Council Seat. By Peter Opara

(GAMJI)

While Nigeria is historically riddled with tangible white elephant projects ranging from the all important 40-year-old-yet-to-be-completed iron and steel industry; unfinished roads, abandoned bridges, abandoned fertilizer scandal riddled “Operation Feed the Nation” – code named Obasanjo Fool the Nation of the 70s – the country has been gunning for intangible white elephant projects ever since Matthew Okikiolahan Aremu Obasanjo began finding himself at its helm. Details

 

Democracy and the Celebration of Poverty. By  Victor E. Dike

(GAMJI)

And since "democracy" resurfaced the corrupt and big ex-military generals that set back the ticking clock of democracy in the society are still being honored and worshipped. As the Economist of Jan 27, 2005 noted many of the streets in Abuja still "commemorate former military dictators." Details

 

Fighting the Good Fight. By Omar

(GAMJI)

We fight financial corruption but leave moral corruption aside. Fight cultists but pay little attention to social miscreants in all forms. Want a better society but fail to wage an official war against indiscipline. Details

 

Beasts Of The Jungle. By  Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye

(GAMJI)

A man had come out before the Church to share the testimony of how God had saved him from the hands of Nigeria’s beasts of the night, sired by this government’s anti-people and poverty-multiplying policies, and unleashed on the highways to become our collective nightmare. Details

 

OBJ Library Project and National Library. By  Samuel Uwhejevwe-Togbolo

(GAMJI)

If I may ask, what relevant is the Library of Mr. President to Nigerians? What impact will it create for developmental project? What programme he has for the poor? Any thing worth doing should be done well. Details

 

Goje And The Democracy Day Celebrations. By Bakura Mohammed Bajoga

(GAMJI)

The “Jewel” State would have had wasted years of lack of meaningful developments, and it would be at most critical position of its evolution, if not because Allah (SWT) has blessed it with a Governor who has the right ideology and programs that reflects the need of the people. Details

 

In Defence of Naja'atu. By Sani Garba Mohammed

(GAMJI)

Abdulwahab need to know no amount of blackmail, innuendoes and casting aspersion on Naja'atu will stop us from being her fans, we respect her ideology, frankness and down to earth in saying the truth no matter whose ox will gore. Details

 

Paul Biya and the need for economic transformation of Cameroon. By  Elie Smith

(GAMJI)

Sadly in Cameroon, the levers that would have led to peaceful democratic revolution which are the political opposition; civil society and the independent press are in a state of perpetual coma.  Details

 

America, Versus Nigeria: Of Debts, Disintegration & Friendships, With Enemies? By Paul Adujie

(GAMJI)

Now, President Bush convinced Prime Minister Blair against Nigeria, and the government and people of Nigerians must, or ought to make a mental note of these events. And as for the Nigerians who were opposed to debt cancellation for Nigeria, I hope they are elatedly happy now? Details

 

Debt Relief for Africa- What Does it Mean for Nigeria? By J. E. Iyobhebhe

(GAMJI)

I think for most Nigerians anything short of the cancellation of our unserviceable $35B debt would be viewed as a major failure; a failure of all our efforts, diplomacy, contacts, smart talk, efforts at transparency, anti corruption, economic and democratic reforms. Details

 

Transparency Of Corruption: The President’s Library Fund Raising Fraud And Other Matters. By Dr. Abubakar A. Muhammad

(GAMJI)

If there are doubting Thomas’s that still think the current so called ‘crusade’ on corruption launched by no other than Aremu Olusegun Obasanjo, the anointed though un-elected ‘president’ of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a charade, the recent event at fund raising for the ‘president’s’ library should have come to them as a rude shock. Details

 

Radio Freedom and Social Responsibility in Kano, Northern Nigeria. By Salman Yunusa

(GAMJI)

Kano where Radio Freedom is located is the most populated city in Northern Nigeria and contains more Muslims than any other city in black Africa therefore it is also the most important Muslim city and the center of Islam in northern Nigeria as well as West African region in general. Details

 

Is PDP Repositioning Against Atiku? By Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo

(GAMJI)

Nigeria is not a failed state yet, and its problems are not irredeemable either. If Nigeria were a failed state, the US would have been on its way out and not digging further in. Details

 

Pride and Prejudice.  By Femi Olawole

(GAMJI)

In the case of Nigeria, we can’t deny the fact that it had been a victim of bad leadership in the past.  But neither can we, in all sense of responsibility, pretend to be unaware of the emerging crop of energetic, self-less and incorruptible leaders at the elms of our political, economic and social affairs. Details

 

The Miss Silverbird Pageant As Brand Arrogance. By  Uche Nworah

(GAMJI)

One man who really showed his admiration and appreciation to Bianca for doing Nigeria and Africa proud was Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the ex Biafra leader and warlord, also a very good friend to Bianca’ father (Chief C.C Onoh). Ojukwu eventually married Bianca in a relationship described in the local media as that between The Lion and the Jewel Details

 

Myths Versus Realities In Nigeria: What I Saw In The Guardian Of June 3. By Dr. Mohammed Raji Bello

(GAMJI)

I’m sorry to say this, but why do Nigerians seem to have a rather poor perception of reality? Why are we ever-willing to ignore reality and believe in myths? A lot of the everyday political discourse among Nigerians, for the most part, has little to do with what is REALLY going on around us. Details

 

Mr. President Please Do the Right Thing: Turn over the proceeds of the library launch to the National Universities Commission. By Dozie Ikem Ezeife

(GAMJI)

Mr. President has a right to set up a Presidential library. Nobody has any argument with that. But one does not see the sense in embarking on this project while he is still in office. The United States example which Obasanjo’s mouthpiece gleefully cites is an exercise in deceit. Details

 

For Stability and Confidence in our Futrue: What Nigeria Needs is the Mandela Model and Vision of Leadership By Dr. Wunmi Akintide

(GAMJI)

The date June 12th does have a special significance for our Nation than May 29, 1999 that our current President and those who fabricated and engineered his return back to power, on that day, would have us believe. June 12th to them was a nightmare that forcefully brings to mind the failure and futility of their sincerity as true patriots and leaders in our country. Details

 

Perspectives On Democracy And Development In Nigeria. By Dr. Otive Igbuzor

(GAMJI)

We have always argued that there is a nexus between democracy and development. For the average Nigerian, democracy is only meaningful if it delivers what has become known as democracy dividends i. e. socio-economic development. It has been argued that there is an organic linkage between the political freedom that can be brought about by democracy and freedom from hunger, ignorance and disease that can come from socio-economic development. Details

 

Nigeria May Split if the US Warning is Not Heeded- It is No Joke. By  Obadiah Oghoerore Alegbe

(GAMJI)

In the 1980s, during the climax of the struggle against apartheid, Nigeria was at brink of war with apartheid South Africa. Nigerian Officers had studied all the neighbouring countries including Botswana to evaluate all positions to be used in case of ground and air assault on South Africa. Nigeria had lunched a strong international campaign for support, some Nigerians Citizens abroad including I led various anti-apartheid movements in the hottest anti-racist campaign ever witnessed on this planet. Nigeria had acquired weapons for war such that defence chiefs from Germany, Britain and the U.S. travelled to Nigeria to dissuade her from arming up against the Apartheid Regime, the Nigerian head of State said “where apartheid oppressed, we will liberate”. Details

 

Democracy Day: Cause Celebrations! How Can We Forget? By Paul I. Adujie

(GAMJI)

We ought to congratulate ourselves on our new fortune of representative government, we ought to, only ask that imperfect democracy is improved minutely, to become more fair and equitable, we ought not be saying there are no benefits in democracy, defined only, by loaves of bread or mounds of garri and tubers of yams alone. We ought to sincerely believe that our country is on the march forward and the best days for Nigeria and Niger ians are ahead of us. Details

 

An Introduction To Coastal States Rights Over The Resources Of The Continental Self. By Fatihu A. Abba

(GAMJI)

The purpose of this submission is to restate that under international law, sovereign rights to explore and exploit the non-living resources of the continental shelf are vested in the sovereign state and not in the component states.Details

 

Yoruba and Benin Kingdom: Ile Ife The Final Resting Place of History. By Kunle I Sowunmi

(GAMJI)

Just like I asked in my innocent mind as a student in the primary school then who created Oduduwa and how did Oduduwa marry his wife? Where did parent of the wife of Oduduwa come from?  My Teacher never told me the answer.  We were even told Oduduwa was the son of one Lamurudu from Far East most likely Saudi Arabia and that some of Yoruba cousin can be found in Uganda infact they call the Yorubas in Uganda Akarabas Details

 

So Long, Jokolo. By John Iyobhebhe

(GAMJI)

Jokolo lost the right, status, privileges, dignity and respect of a responsible Royal Father when he allowed his emotions, prejudices and political preferences to cloud his judgment and utterances over the last few years. He is not the only traditional ruler in the Far North who does not particular like Mr President and his Government. He was not the only traditional ruler who would have preferred Buhari, a fellow Northern Moslem, to OBJ. Details

 

Identity, Values and The Thesis Of Muslim Marginalisation In Nigeria: Engagement With Sanusi Lamido. By Ibraheem A. Waziri

(GAMJI)

For almost three months now what occupied the mind of some of Nigeria’s best brains, especially from Northern part of the country, at home and abroad, speaking in remarkable French, English, Greek and Arabic, is the issue of Muslim marginalisation in the present political arrangement. Details

 

Time to Create Some Drama. By Deola Ndanusa

(GAMJI)

Maybe it just dawned on me, I know I have a responsibility to make my country better, and it is not too late to encourage other Nigerians overseas to do the same. The time for inaction is gone, and we all have a collective responsibility, irrespective of ethnicity or religion. Details

 

Westernisation And The Nigerian Woman. By Umar Tanimu Umar

(GAMJI)

In the olden days, Nigerian women were recognized for their beautiful hair braids, such braids were the hallmark of Africa beauty. Nowadays almost every Nigerian female conditions, relaxes, fertilizes and uses all kinds of artificial creams to stretch the hair to make it look like that of the white. Details

 

The 'Philo_Sourpuss' and His So-called Engagement. By  Ibrahim Ka-Almasih

(GAMJI)

A new way of being “famous” as a writer seems to have evolved. It is simply based on one’s ability to fantastically criticize a perceived writer of a genius, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, regardless of the educability or otherwise of the anti-Sanusi stuff; and thus the mad rush. Details

 

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE KANO EMIRATE COUNCIL TO THE NATIONAL POLITICAL REFORMS CONFERENCE CONVENED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

(GAMJI)

Kano Emirate Council is of the view that Nigeria should revert from the Presidential to Parliamentary System of government for the following reasons:... In the States, the position of Governors should be ceremonial, while Premiers should be heads of government, and must also be elected members of their respective Houses of Assembly. DETAILS

 

Nigeria's Leadership and Private University Ownership Scandal. By Usman Yerima

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For those who see nothing wrong with a sitting President opening a private institution, I must say that is one of the core problems with that country. People do not seem to recognize what inappropriate action is anymore. What is wrong with the idea? Conflict of interest, SIMPLE. Details

 

Open Letter To President Aliko Dangote. By  Abdu Isa Kofarmata

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I wish to make this letter open for other Nigerians both the rich and the poor, so that they could benefit from the little advice...to learn from history was the late General Shehu Musa Yar’adua. Though a retired general and one time number 2 man of the FMG, the late Yar’adua was said to be more of a business merchant than a soldier. In fact, many believe that he was the richest military officer in Nigeria before the advent of Generals IBB and Abacha. The late Tafidan Katsina was deeply involved in the purchase of several government companies and properties. In addition, he enjoyed a lot of import duty waivers to his companies. The Tafida was jailed and killed like a dog at Abakaliki prison by the same people from who he received all kinds of waivers and protection. Details

 

Dethronement of Jokolo: Whose Cup of Tea? By Abba Anwar

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Many reasons can be given for deposing an Emir. But the fact remains that, could these reasons hold water? What informs the reasons advanced? Was there any home work before a decision is taken?  Details

 

Lessons of the US Report. By Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo

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Most people seeking refuge in foreign lands do us incalculable havoc and do not bother about it so long as they achieve their goal of staying abroad. While in the past prisoners of conscience, defenders of human rights and their ilk could easily gain refuge abroad, the situation is different now. Most of these countries expect us to put our house in order instead, because not only do they have problems of their own, they are also beginning to realise that many asylum seekers are no more than economic refuges. Details

 

To Tackle Fraud in 2007 Elections. By Victor E. Dike

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A good starting point to tackle fraud and political godfatherism in future elections would be to restructure and strengthen the INEC, which is one of the commanding heights of Nigeria’s political institutions. Details

 

Professor Ibrahim Gambari and June 12: The “Un-disgraced” Collaborator. By  Sowore Omoyele

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If the Abacha repressive regime were a soccer team, Professor Ibrahim Gambari would be one of the “1st eleven players” or at least a quarter back on the reserve bench in the government squad. Details

 

 

CFA: A Gateway to Forwarding Africa's Foreign Debts. By Nduka Uzuakpundu

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Fola Adeola is one of the unblinking apostles of the Blair Commission for Africa. The Commission, commonly referred to as the CFA, was launched, in 2004, by the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, to try to build on some of the positive developments that have already taken place in the continent Details

 

Nigeria: .ng ccTLD Domain Registration with a Dead Man. By Femi Oyesanya

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Nigeria might be the only Country in the world that currently has the Domain Manager of the Top Level Country Internet Domain name listed as a deceased person.  For those who do not know, the overall responsibility of a ccTLD belongs to the Domain Manager.   He or she is the overall authority, responsible for coordinating all affairs of the Country Level Domain Name assignment. Details

 

Chasing Wild Geese in Taraba. By Ahmad Tafida Jalingo

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Jalingo the seat of government is today only accessible by one motor able road that cut across the town and a second feeder road as an alternative is still awaiting completion as the government in all its wisdom forgot to provide for a bridge across the river Gwoi. Details

 

Alimi Abdulrazaq’s Meek Defence Of Waziri Mohammed. By Jauro Boyi

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Our generation needs principled representatives with a sense of conviction who are not afraid to look our leaders in the face and tell them the truth, even if the truth as they see it may be wrong. Details

 

A Scandal Comes Up Short. By  Mahmud Jega

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Then there was the matter of the "Indian firms" Morris Nigeria Limited and Fertiliser and Chemicals. Between them, they got a contract to supply 40,000 metric tones of the commodity at about N1.5 billion. But the two firms don't see themselves as "Indian" companies at all, having been registered in Nigeria for more than two decades and having established themselves solidly in the fertilizer business. Details

 

Osolo and Iralepo as Minor Obas Under the Deji of Akure: The Issues and the Facts at Stake, and the Ramifications of all the Forces at Work. By Dr. Wunmi Akintide

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The Obaship position in Yoruba Land has been totally politicized and polluted. They are now sold two for a penny, to a point that every hamlet or household in our society now wants to name its own Oba. Few Obas in Yoruba Land now command the same respect, medicinal power clout their predecessors used to possess. Details

 

Democracy Day In Nigeria By  Samuel Uwhejevwe-Togbolo

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We cannot celebrate in a nation where there is out right hunger and starvation, an economy where eventually every thing is raising up in the market day by day, a country where the rich gets richer and the poor get poorer. Details

 

Nigeria Beyond Tomorrow. By  Anthony A . Akinola

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The reason why Nigeria is one nation today was not because of the might of Federal forces during the 1967-70 civil war. Of course God’s will prevails in everything, but one informed reason is because none of the then super-powers America and the Soviet-Union, saw the need to break up the federation. Details

 

A Letter to the British High Commissioner In Nigeria. By Henry Nwokolo

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You are looking for our trouble! The not so recent announcement by your office to ban the issuance of visas to Nigerians between the ages of 18-30 speaks of racist vernacular. The announcement on its own seems like a sinister intent on the part of your country to initiate a new immigration policy towards Africa which is yet to be unfolded. Furthermore, your action is a direct insult on the hospitality of Nigeria and its people. Details

 

Nigeria and the World in the 20th and 21st Centuries: The Lessons and the Options. By Yusufu Bala Usman, Ph.D.

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The present conditions, and the future destiny, of the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, are part and parcel of the conditions and destiny of the rest of mankind. This is not a matter of choice. It is a matter of necessity.   Details

 

Nigeria and the United Nations: The past, the present and The Future. By Ambassador Jibrin D. Chinade, OFR,  Wakilin Katagum

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Nigeria successfully utilized the platform of this world body to effectively pursue its dreams of decolonization of other African countries and particularly the eradication of apartheid and racism from the continent of Africa arising from this commitment, Nigeria organized and hosted the first United Nations conference for action against apartheid in Lagos in 1977, and subsequently chaired the UN Anti-Apartheid Committee from 1970 until that Committee was dissolved in 1994 Details

 

Misrepresentation of Nigeria by Nigerians and others By Alkasum Abba

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The Federal Republic of Nigeria is perhaps the only country in the world, which is not torn by a civil war, yet the basis of its corporate existence is being subjected to strident and persistent attacks, by an articulate section of its own politicians, journalists, opinion leaders and foreigners Details

 

United Nation and the Agendas for its Reform By Saidu Adamu

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Kofi Annan emphasized in his report that the most important objective of his agenda for what he termed, “the most far-reaching reforms in the history of the United Nations”, was to attempt to restore global public confidence in the organisation through the making of “measurable progress towards peace, security, disarmament, human rights, democracy and good governance”. Details

 

The Role of Nigeria in Peace Building, Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping Since 1960, By Muhammad Juma Kuna

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Africa must seize the opportunity, within a reformed, democratic Security Council that gives all peoples irrespective of race, an equal status and voice in the management of world affairs.  This is precisely why we need to squarely reject the current calls from certain quarters in the Nigerian foreign policy community and their international collaborators for a disengagement from Africa’s problems based on the spurious and untenable position that just as economic liberalization requires a minimalist, less interventionist state domestically, so too is a minimalist state required internationally.  Details

 

The Rigging of Nigerian Hitory By Alkasum Abba

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Mr. Harold Smith was on the margins of the Nigerian political environment. The Colonial Office recruited him into the Labour Department in 1954, and he arrived Lagos in 1955. Even in Lagos, he was pre-occupied with the problems of his Labour Department, where he was busy working on the Factories Act and the Provident Fund. These were clearly where his duties were located in the colonial service. Details