‘It is not just that the West failed to learn basic lessons in the Afghan case, but that in two decades when they were overlords, they did not understand the …
Owei Lakemfa
- Opinion
Whitewashing is a waste; history has already judged Babangida
by Owei Lakemfaby Owei Lakemfa‘Those gathering around the country in a vain attempt to whitewash Babangida are just deceiving him and deceiving themselves; history has already judged him… If Babangida does not apologise for …
‘If like America, every country says its local laws must have universal applicability, there will be anarchy. There is therefore the need for countries to stand up against the United …
- Opinion
Rasheedat Adeshina: Remarkable lady who fought university for 14 years
by Owei Lakemfaby Owei Lakemfa‘Remarkably, Rasheedat, without failing any examination, got her first degree 19 years after admission into the university and was called to the bar, 26 years after first stepping foot on …
‘The American establishment should not assume that we Africans have forgotten that while it supported Apartheid South Africa, Cuba sent 55,000 combat troops over 9,000 kilometres to defend us against …
‘As is with many serious issues in Nigeria, this Hushpuppi-Kyari matter may soon turn into a media circus with some blaming so-called detractors. Already in the social media it has …
‘…governance in many African countries including Nigeria is very difficult because the art of rigging elections and theft, is not an easy one. However, I must admit that compared to …
“The reality is that the Nigerian security forces are incapable of winning all these battles or wars. What common sense dictates is that instead of fighting on all fronts, the …
“Only fools rejoice at the prospect of eliminating their perceived enemies because your worst enemy might become your saviour; Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho might turn out to be the …
- Opinion
Bandits can become elected legislators and governors in Nigeria
by Owei Lakemfaby Owei Lakemfa“Given our opaque politics, the way the electoral system is being manipulated and compromised, including the Senate voting to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission from transmitting election results electronically, …