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  PDP and Alan Greenspan - No Thank You!    By M.B.O Owolowo I saw a picture of Alan Greenspan with PDP's “commonsense” Senator and a notorious prevaricator famed for fake news "Wendell Simlin” and it underpinned why PDP must not be given the privilege of running Nigeria’s economy again.  If after 16 years of mismanaging Nigeria, Alan Greenspan is PDP's epiphanic solution, then Nigerians are better off weathering the economic storm ingeniously.  There are so many brilliant Nigerian and African minds – neocolonialism free – across the globe, to engage for solutions to Nigeria's challenges. I am convinced these brilliant minds would do a far better job than a 92 year old man who has been widely blamed as a major architect of one the worst financial crisis in world history - the 2008 global financial crisis.  Personally, the global financial crisis affected my business and investments, though it affected other people in more devastating ways. There w...

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Timely Homily   President Muhammadu Buhari’s piece titled “ Don’t Politicise Religion in Nigeria” published by Church Times can be viewed as a timely homily that is very crucial to our existence as a nation. The citation of a biblical apophthegm in Amos 3:3 should resonate with all peace-loving people genuinely interested in peaceful coexistence. Though, religion has already been politicised, Nigeria can still manage the manifestations of religious politicisation. In the article, President Buhari stated, “Along with the millions of Christians in Nigeria today, I believe in peace, tolerance, and reconciliation” . He further mentions his belief in “compassion” . Having analysed Nigeria from a socio-religious viewpoint for decades, religiosity without compassion is very much prevalent. The lack of compassion towards others, especially those of other faiths, including the faithless, is becoming more widespread, and the pulpit is partly to blame f...

Kemi Adeosun: Inherent Systemic Challenges  Since the news surrounding Kemi Adeosun's NYSC discharge certificate broke, I decided to reserve my comments until hearing from the horse's mouth. It’s wiser to hear all sides before excoriating. In her own words, Kemi Adeosun stated: "Upon enquiry as to my status relating to NYSC, I was informed that due to my residency history and having exceeded the age of thirty (30), I was exempted from the requirement to serve. Until recent events, that remained my understanding.  On the basis of that advice and with the guidance and assistance of those I thought were trusted associates, NYSC were approached for documentary proof of status. I then received the certificate in question.  Having never worked in NYSC, visited the premises, been privy to nor familiar with their operations, I had no reason to suspect that the certificate was anything but genuine." Understandably, her prolonged reticence may have irked some ...

M.K.O Abiola: The Reparationist  Often, when M.K.O Abiola is mentioned, he is usually associated with extraordinary philanthropy and being a successful international businessman. Most especially, he is remembered as the winner of the historic June 12, 1993 Presidential elections that united Nigerians across ethno-religious divides. The posthumous Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR) award by the Federal Government of Nigeria is the most recent feat associated with M.K.O Abiola. However, his role as a reparationist and his founding the reparations movement globally is not as celebrated. M.K.O Abiola was a reputable international business mogul who had links with many organisations and highly influential people. In October 1990, Abiola attended the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) meeting in Washington, and was the recipient of the 1990 CBC Chairman's Award for Excellence in Service. The Congressional Black Caucus eulogised M.K.O Abiola with the ...

June 12: Blood Democracy & Spirit of Reconciliation  Unlike my previous June 12 articles, particularly “June12: Hope and The ‘Dividends’ of Democracy” and “June12: Sacrifices, Unity & Politics of Division”, this one is obviously very special – June 12 is official! On the 6 th of June 2018 President Buhari announced the posthumous honouring of the winner of the June 12, 1993 elections, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic ( GCFR) title. This is an honour long-overdue to a great man and philanthropist extraordinaire. Before getting into the nitty-gritty, I would like to state that some of us have been consistent with our June 12 position and were aware something was in the offing. In predictable fashion, some political opportunists are trying to reaffirm their relevance and take credit for what they know nothing about. As I basked in the June 12 euphoria, it occurred to me that 1993 was 25 years a...