Category: Journalist
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Buhari’s “War on Corruption” and the Unasked Questions
Buhari’s “War on Corruption” and the Unasked Questions Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC Throughout the electioneering campaign, candidate Muhammadu Buhari, now President Muhammadu Buhari did not hide his plan to fight corruption. He also believed that the best weapon to use is the Code of Conduct Bureau which was established by the military. So, the promise of…
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The Paradox of Buhari’s Candidacy
The Paradox of Buhari’s Candidacy By Oluwaseyi Oduyela I read Pastor Tunde Bakare’s interview with Daily Times and particularly paid attention to comments of readers to this interview and I feel sorry for Nigeria. When Nigerians support they do it blindly, when they oppose, it’s blindly too. My people are like God. They…
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Professor Humphrey Nwosu: Founding Father of June 12
Professor Humphrey Nwosu: Founding Father of June 12 Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC While we celebrate June 12, one man-made it possible for us all to talk about it. That man has never come up in our narratives. The person behind the success of June 12 is Professor Humphrey Nwosu. Gen Babangida, according to Professor Omoruyi wanted…
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ON JUNE 12 HEROISM- CAN YOU PUT SOMETHING ON NOTHING?
ON JUNE 12 HEROISM- CAN YOU PUT SOMETHING ON NOTHING? Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC Many people don’t get my point on June 12. They misunderstand and misinterpret my position on June 12 and Abiola. It is true I don’t dig the man; it is true I didn’t vote in 1993 because I didn’t see both Abiola…
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NigeriaPulse.com in Our Confusion
NigeriaPulse.com in Our Confusion Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC http://nigeriapulse.com/how-apc-bought-the-throne-for-sanusi-lamido/ My interest in this website started after I read an article published on how Tinubu took bribe concerning the appointment of Mr. Sanusi Lamido’s replacement. I read the article and there was nowhere the ghost writer attempted to interview Tinubu for his own side of the story.…
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President Jonathan’s Leaderless Leadership
President Jonathan’s Leaderless Leadership By Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC There are so many reasons why people like me appear to have been so hard on Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. His lack of charisma, ability to show a sense of leadership and initiative is crucial. The man is neither proactive nor retroactive. I have been pondering…
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The Emergence of Boko Haram: From Religious Intolerance to Religious Terrorism in Nigeria
The Emergence of Boko Haram: From Religious Intolerance to Religious Terrorism in Nigeria By Oluwaseyi Oduyela The current security challenge caused by the Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram in Nigeria is not only about the savagery of its terror operations, and its declared mission to force Islamic law on the country, but also…
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Boko Haram: Much Ado about the Indolent Representatives
Boko Haram: Much Ado about the Indolent Representatives By Oluwaseyi Oduyela I have watched and read a lot of abuses on Jonathan concerning the Boko Haram’s senseless attacks and none against members of the National Assembly-Senate and House- who receive millions in salaries. Recently, soldiers turned their guns on one of their commanders and it…
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BEFORE YOU DIE: AN OPEN APPEAL TO MR. OLUSEGUN OBASANJO
BEFORE YOU DIE: AN OPEN APPEAL TO MR. OLUSEGUN OBASANJO By Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washignton,DC Dear Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo This is totally out for character for me to directly write to people I dislike but I think it is important to do this. I took the decision to write this open letter to you, not as a…
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THE IMMIGRATION TEST MASSACRE: A REFLECTION
THE IMMIGRATION TEST MASSACRE: A REFLECTION OLUWASEYI ODUYELA Hmmmmm… If Gani Fawehinmi were to be alive, he would have sued the government on behalf of the Immigration (BH) massacre victims. The president of has not addressed the country, the Comptroller-General has not said anything, not even public apology. Why did it take the president two…
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