It is difficult at this stage to resist moving away from the analysis of the physical, political, sociological and psychological facts around us into a higher level of analysis of the spiritual reality of humanity. It is very easy …
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The Dishonourable Africans VII : Democracy and Leadership in Africa
In 1997, a Nigerian professor of political history published an essay titled, ‘Democracy in Africa: What Prospect?‘ in The Guardian newspaper of Nigeria. The title of the essay attracted my attention and sadly disappointment at the end. The erudite scholar …
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The Dishonourable Africans V : Leadership Practices in Post-Colonial Africa
The turning point for the world against colonialism came on the heels of the Second World War. The War unintentionally brewed the great idea that jeopardised the philosophy of colonialism along the initiative that prompted Britain to defend the rights …
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The Dishonourable Africans IV: Leadership Practices in Colonial Africa
A study of the political and economic history of ancient Europe showed that its social forces were couched on a value premise that puts high credence on the inalienable relation between land ownership and political power. It is a political …
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Nigeria on Fire : Nigeria’s Darkest Moment, 1985-1998 (VI) – Recalling The Nationalist Struggle
Nigerians, at this stage, need to be helped to understand the predicament of their situation by recalling the history of the nationalist struggle in Africa and particularly in Nigeria, prior to political independence. What were the main motives for …
Nigeria on Fire : Nigeria’s Darkest Moment, 1985-1998 (V) – Seeking Knowledge And Truth
Ignorance is the death knell of progress, Makes the rape of justice possible And the reign of mediocrity supreme. Knowledge is the cradle of civilisation Gives reverence to justice Makes the rule of law sovereign. Thirst for knowledge signals freedom. …
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Nigeria on Fire : The New Beginning VI (c)
Truth and Justice If Nigerians must fulfil its divine duty to the world, it will be highly inappropriate for Nigeria to march into this perfect state with all the imperfections contained in her body polity. All identifiable imperfections must be …
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