By Morak Babajide-Alabi When the news of the illegal diversion of the funds meant for purchase of arms and ammunition to fight terrorism in Nigeria broke, I made a solemn pledge to myself not to run any commentary on it. Unfortunately, I had been called out by friends many times to give an opinion on…
By M. Babajide-Alabi The story that the King Mohammed IV of Morrocco declined a phone request from Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan is no longer news. This broke early last week and has been widely publicised both in print and broadcast media, in and outside Nigeria. At first “contact” with the news, I had reservations about…
Sometimes I wonder how the Nigerian leadership think. When I say leadership here, I am not referring only to political leaders. I mean leaders in all spheres – economic, religious etc. They are all with the same leadership traits. In the past three weeks, I had undergone a “journey” on the workings of the minds…
By Morak Babajide-Alabi It’s a few days after Ghadaffi, the king of Libyan kings was killed by his countrymen. The same countrymen that he told us earlier in the year loved him. I still remember that interview. He said in his typical arrogant voice: “My people, love, me.” His people really loved him to the…
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