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Constituency Projects: A project under thieving legislators

Sanusi Muhammad Jun 19, 2021

Constituency projects are nominated by representatives either at the federal or state level for the primary benefit of those at the grassroots. It is also a means for citizens to feel the impact of governance in their respective communities. These projects are implemented with tax payer monies. Nigerians have a right to know how their […]

Constitutional Review: An Exercise in Futility, a Conduit Pipe

Sanusi Muhammad Jun 12, 2021

While idling away in the hallow chambers of the National Assembly without a robust action plan for the good of the country, suddenly, an idea was mooted and hurriedly endorsed to review the 1999 Constitution at least if not for anything, the attached allowances were mouth watering enough to embark on the exercise and for […]

Begging: The thriving business in Northern Nigeria

Sanusi Muhammad Jun 05, 2021

To those wealthy ones with large hearts, beggars are humans and deserve kindness for comfort, care and support to survive the odds. But others think the other way. Begging to some is simply a way of life, a right and a lucrative business culture that provides shortcuts to comfort and wealth accumulation with less stress. […]

Huge Military Spending: The Need for a Probe

Sanusi Muhammad May 29, 2021

It is becoming a great source of worry that despite the huge funding of the military to normalize the insecurity situation bedeviling Nigeria, the reverse seems to be the case. The situation has overtime snowballed to a catastrophe threatening the unity of the country. Discerning minds are worried on the appalling situation despite several claims […]

Does Malami Know The Meaning of ‘AGF’?

Christie Obiaruko May 22, 2021

The conversation elicited since the Asaba declaration of the Southern Governors of Nigeria is still ongoing but not with the unexpected clap back from different groups and individuals. Since the decision by the Governors to ban the much controversial Open Grazing, there has been a round of applause for the once regarded docile leaders, cutting […]

ICPC versus Thieving Public Officers

Sanusi Muhammad May 15, 2021

The ongoing efforts by the independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to recover what were looted and stolen including diversion of public properties from itchy-fingered politicians and their collaborators in various strata of government deserves support through whistle blowing and commendation. From the records, ICPC has so far recovered over N900billion from unnamed criminally minded politicians […]

Aches and Pains of Leadership in Bauchi State

Sanusi Muhammad May 08, 2021

The fake news that went viral centred on the arrival of the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists to Bauchi State. The fabricators of the fake news were up for some mischief against the peace enjoyed in the Pearl of Tourism. Disturbed by the weight of the fake news intended to divert attention of government and the […]

Insecurity: A National Embarrassment, Failure of Good Governance

Sanusi Muhammad May 01, 2021

From independence in 1960 to May 29, 2015, Nigeria never passed through so an unfortunate situation as of today except the ill-fated civil war that could have been avoided. Bad governance, greed and corruption are jointly pushing Nigeria to the status of a failed state similar to Afghanistan, Somalia, Syria, Libya etc. It all started […]

Critical Look at Nigerian Politics and the Players

Sanusi Muhammad Apr 24, 2021

Nigeria gained independence and as a sovereign nation without shedding blood in 1960 when the Union Jack was lowered and the Green White Green flag was hoisted at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. It remains a day to remember and celebrate in Nigeria. But what are the benefits accrued from the independence? That is a topic […]

2023: Nigeria’s Year of Political Conspiracy

Sanusi Muhammad Apr 17, 2021

From 2022, the polity will get charged by serious and masquerading politicians in aspiration for elective positions and their supporters. Deceitful games and tons of lies will occupy the centre stage of the campaigns. The serious and sincere ones seeking tenure renewal will rely on the strength of their stewardship while the corrupt and those […]