Beware of the Detractors. Here are Buhari’s Education, Work Experience and Honors

Happy New Year. A friend and recent convert to the Buhari candidacy told me how he came about supporting Buhari. According to him, in the last election, he noticed how desperately Buhari’s opponents tried to disparage his character and wondered why all they had in their ammunition were either petty, unverifiable or doctored information. He …

The Ultimate Buhari Interview. Almost Every Question Answered (2102)

I came across this interview of Buhari by Isi Esene for Sun Newspapers. It was done in 2012 after the 2011 elections had been decided and before Buhari decided to contest again. I mention that because, it was not done in a politicking atmosphere.I am awed that such an interview where Buhari answers every question especially …

On The Men Around Buhari

One of the quite valid criticisms people (mostly the undecided) have with the Buhari candidacy has to to with the people that surround the otherwise “untainted General”. How can he crack down on corruption when he is surrounded and financed by “questionable and arguably corrupt characters”. High on this list of questionable characters, is the …

Libyan human rights abuses ‘deeply concerns’ Ban Ki-moon

Illegal arrests, revenge attacks and deaths following torture in secret prisons are continuing in Libya by armed militias with the new government failing to establish an effective judicial system, according to the Secretary General of the United Nations. In a report due to be delivered to the Security Council, obtained by The Independent, Ban Ki-moon …

My Problem With El Rufai

If you read Mallam El Rufai’s Thisday Column on Fridays (syndicated with his blog), it is clear that he not only has a good grasp of the problems with the Nigerian state, but also knows the concrete steps that are necessary to fix things. However, my (and quite a number of other people) only problem with Mallam is …

How Can Jonathan Succeed? Here’s A Brilliant, Radical Idea.

Let’s take over the government. No, not a coup. Now read. In my previous post, I argued that it is a waste of time fighting Jo boy because he is simply not in charge and more importantly, were he in change, he does not have what is required of him: good, strong and purposeful leadership. His …

Why I Will Not Criticize President Jonathan Again.

Before you make any assumptions, nothing ‘don hit my account.’ My reason for not criticizing Jo boy is simple. The ‘man’ Goodluck Jonathan is not in charge of himself. Focusing on criticizing him is the same as doing so for that unruly 2 year old baby. For the baby, you hold his/her minder responsible.In most …