August 12th, 2008 | by Imnakoya | published in Blogosphere, Democracy, Zimbabwe
Even if Robert Mugabe continues to play dubious power games, it is not all gloomy for Zimbabwe. AfricanLoft reports in “Playing to Win in Zimbabwe: a Sit-tight Tyrant vs. Olympic Medalist“, excerpt:
The nation leads the continent with its two silver medals won by Kirsty Coventry in the Women’s 100m Back and 400m Individual Medley. Kirsty […]
August 7th, 2008 | by Imnakoya | published in Blogosphere
“It is good when those we voted for are allowed to govern. We can talk to them; advise them; chastise them even. How does one begin to approach a carpetbagger? He knows that you know that he did not win the elections. The only people he owes anything are the bands of thugs who he […]
August 4th, 2008 | by Imnakoya | published in Activism, Advocacy, Blogosphere, Corruption, Democracy, Governance, Idea, Nigeria
As far as I can remember, the Nigerian news media has always been flushed with editorials and reports on instances of poor leadership, political irresponsibility, graft and fraudulent activities among those in top leadership positions. Even lately, the Press has been insinuating that the presidency, the pinnacle of power in the land, has gone on […]
July 25th, 2008 | by Imnakoya | published in Blogosphere
The incumbent Dr Agagu has been sacked by the election tribunal!
Details to follow!
July 24th, 2008 | by Imnakoya | published in Blogosphere, Democracy, EFCC, Education, Governance, Niger-Delta, Nigeria, elections
The Nigerian state appears gray and stuporous at the moment. Check this out:
Corruption continues
In the last 8 weeks, some big wigs have been docked over financial misappropriation - two former aviation ministers (Babalola Borishade and Femi Fani-Kayode) and an ex-governor (Michael Botmang). There are also fraud allegations against the sitting governor of Oyo state.
In […]
