It is nice for Nigerians to dream of one of their own being nominated and confirmed as World Bank president. Current president, Robert Zoellick announced that he is stepping down in June 2012. Consequently, African leaders are rallying around Nigeria Finance Minister and former World bank vice president, Dr. Ngozi Okonja-Iweala, Latin American countries …
Category Archive: Politics
Distinguished Men and Women and Their Wheels
One of the hardest working legislatures in the world is about to get a pat on the back for their magnificent effort in turning Nigeria around. They have done so well that Nigeria is now a pacesetter in the annals of world legislation, sarcastically speaking. The distinguished senators are getting ready to take delivery of …
Nigeria and Fuel Subsidy Removal
On January 1, 2012, president Goodluck Jonathan decided to remove the subsidy on petroleum called gas in the United states. It will be incorrect to say that the president did not anticipate the anger that will ensue from his decision. What surprised him is that he did not envisage the magnitude of the protest, which …
Boko Haram Actions Could Trigger Nigeria Disintegration
Nigeria saga keeps going and going and going. It appears Nigeria take one step forward and two steps backward. Insecurity in Nigeria has been there for years. Few years ago, Niger Delta region of Nigeria was engulfed in militant activities. The violence started because indigenous population of the region felt that they are not getting …
New Leadership May bring Nigeria War on Corruption Back on Track
Dismissal of Mrs Farida Waziri, Chairman of Economic and Financial Crime Commission by president Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, November 23, is a welcomed development in the prosecution of the insidious cancer called corruption. Corruption in Nigeria is an ongoing nightmare as most Nigerians know. Mrs Waziri should not take this personally, it only means …