Friday Column

Friday Column

Column • December 6, 2019 02:42

Kano Emirate: Dangers of playing politics with institutions

Yesterday, the Kano State House of Assembly again passed the law which purports to create four new emirates in the State. Earlier in the week, the Hou

Column • November 29, 2019 03:19

Pension for Governors: The Nigerian narrative on governance without accountability

The letter from former Governor Yari to his current Governor complaining that he had only been paid his pension twice since leaving office five months

Column • November 15, 2019 03:34

Bjorn Beckman (1938-2019): A life of struggle and friendship

My good friend, mentor and teacher, Bjorn Beckman died peacefully in his home on 6th November. He was surrounded by his lovely wife, Gunilla, son Pett

Column • November 1, 2019 00:54

Ake Festival 2019: Grey matter from Africa’s literary giants

I had the pleasure of participating in the Ake Festival in Lagos last weekend. It’s another master stroke for the convener, Lola Shoneyin who has guid

Column • October 25, 2019 00:16

Raising the federal civil service from despair (2)

Appointment of non-civil servants into Permanent Secretary positions On the appointment of non-civil servants into permanent secretary positions, whil