Grandiose Parlor

Every now and then I read media statements from the PDP-controlled government of Ondo state that makes me wonder why the governor and his media gurus have taken the people for fools.
Let’s start with this report from Tribune:
Ondo State government on Thursday alleged that the non-accessibility of the governorship candidate of the Labour Party […]

These are uncertain times for Nigeria. The country is facing many uncertainties, from the institution of good governance with robust leadership, economic revitalization and diversification, the development of a national innovation and technological capacity, the poverty challenge, to how to address the conflicts and disorder which flares up routinely in various parts of the country. […]

Last year, Nigerians executed a flawed electoral system that was fraught with logistic problems and abusive practices. The election was condemned internationally. However, 14 years earlier, Nigerians worked an electoral system that was nothing like last year’s disaster: It was the freest and fairest election ever.
It was the day the Nigerian nation spoke and […]

There might not be much good associated with the Nigerian politicians, but there are few whose commitment to public service and social responsibility are worthy of mention. Abike Dabiri (AC) is one of those.
Hon. Dariye is a member of the House of Representatives from Ikorodu and the sponsor of the Freedom of Information […]

It is just getting tougher not being cynical about Nigeria!
The Nigerian national lawmakers have been grappling to pass the FOI Bill into law. The bill almost made it during the Obasanjo tenure, but because it was bundled with a controversial bill that would have extended President Obasanjo’s tenure, it was thrown out.
The FOI […]