Month: September 2017

The perpetual tormentors-in-chief of Nigeria and self-styled global human rights watchdogs, Amnesty International (AI) has wittingly resumed its nefarious trade of secretly backing the destabilization plots against Nigeria. It is coming out more clearly and forcefully by tacitly backing of operations of extremists and terrorists sects in the country with confounding lies and guesswork. Not long ago, enraged Nigerians assailed the office of AI in Abuja in peaceful protests, demanding its exit from Nigeria. This was after the masses perceived their inordinate roles as insidiously supporting anti-Nigerian sects manifest in…

Dozens of centuries ago, ancient Chinese Army General, legendary military expert and philosopher, Sun Tzu least knew his prescriptions on warfare tactics and strategies, later encapsulated in the work “The Art of War” would survive to become the navigational compass of warmongers, treasured by business/political leaders and philosophers around the world in this newest millennium. In the countless philosophical constructions he churned out, the Great General Sun Tzu was concerned about the best tactics and strategies to win his wars, with fewer casualties of his troops, but with a loyal…

Worthy experiences are not only sourced from individuals. Nations of the world also provide veritable platforms which serve as rich fonts of great lessons which spur positive actions in reshaping the destinies of other nations. Even a heart infinitely prone to arcane impassiveness to issues would not escape notice of the glowing trend of negative perceptions of Amnesty International (AI) around the world. The suspect roles played in recent times by the so -called international human rights watchdogs, AI in the guise of protecting human rights of citizens of nations…

Solana Olumhense’s article, “As EFCC confesses the sad truth” calls to mind the proverbial chichidodo in Ayi Kwei Armah’s The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born, a bird that relishes maggots but abhors excrement with all its soul even when its meal would only come from the lavatory. There are writers that abhor corruption but the ink in their pen gush only from the fountain of corruption. An unwary reader would plod through the write up in question believing that Saint Olumhense is Nigeria’s magic pill to end all corruption…

I sat transfixed on my chair, as the hall erupted into a rapturous mood, when the recipient of this particular award, bowed his head twice before the cream of dignitaries staring at him. And a voice vibrating in stillness, howled; “I dedicate this award to President Muhammadu Buhari for giving me the opportunity to contribute my quota in serving my country and to my team.” The noticeably adorable simplicity, humility and frankness were potent tools to disarm the most hardened of hearts and strike instant admiration.   The awardee was…

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar led Nigerian Airforce is finally attempting to punch its weight in the counter-terrorism war; God be praised. His branch of the military service has been the weak link in the security infrastructure and a chain, as they say, is only as strong as its weakest link.   The Nigerian Navy, since the coming of President Muhammadu Buhari has proven itself in the Niger-Delta, where working closely with the Army, it has taught militants that sabotaging economic assets is not a pastime…