Features

My Writings and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

| April 22, 2013 | 24 Replies
My Writings and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

When I wrote an open letter to the Coordinating Minister in Charge of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over appointments to some top positions, it was, to me, simply the continuation of an age-old hobby that I developed since my student days in the university. I write with the purest of [...]

Flood in the Eyes of the President

| October 21, 2012 | Reply
Flood in the Eyes of the President

By Yushau A. Shuaib While addressing the nation in a broadcast over the unprecedented flood disaster that ravaged many communities in Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan’s eyes and head movement, betrayed the fact that he was reading from a prepared text, though there was no sign of a speech on his table. His stiffness said it [...]

Boko Haram and Political Elites in Northern Nigeria

| October 20, 2012 | Reply
Boko Haram and Political Elites in Northern Nigeria

Boko Haram and Political Elites in Northern Nigeria By Yushau Shuaib, For those observing recent events in Nigeria, it came as little surprise when the announcement was made of the arrest of an alleged Boko Haram commander, Shuaibu Muhammad Bama, by Nigeria’s military officers in the residence of a high profile politician in Maiduguri, the [...]

Politics

Kwankwasiya: Taming Ignorance and Begging in Kano

| June 1, 2013 | Reply
Kwankwasiya: Taming Ignorance and Begging in Kano

Kwankwasiya: Taming Ignorance and Begging in Kano By Yushau A. Shuaib Realising the importance of knowledge, skill acquisition and job creation, the Kano State government through its Kwankwasiya slogan is fighting ignorance, street begging and other vices through massive investment on education and critical infrastructure. This writer was recently invited by the duo of Jafar [...]

On El-rufai and His Accidental Book

| April 15, 2013 | 1 Reply
On El-rufai and His Accidental Book

Why should Mallam Nasir el Rufai reveal so much confidential information, behind the scene deals and political melodrama in his “Accidental Public Servant” book? The book is not only accidental as the former Director General of Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE) and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wants the readers to believe. It [...]

New Orleans: The Disaster Resilient City

| February 15, 2013 | Reply
New Orleans: The Disaster Resilient City

Sometimes in 2011, this writer got an invitation to attend the annual International Disaster Conference and Expo (IDCE) which takes place every year in the city of New Orleans in the United States of America. But due to a short notice and stringent requirements for US visa, the writer missed the opportunity to attend the [...]

Economy

Still on Okonjo-Iweala and Controversial Appointments

| March 2, 2013 | 16 Replies
Still on Okonjo-Iweala and Controversial Appointments

I still wonder how the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and the Honourable Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is in the eye of the storm. Her grandiose title is not a mere tautology as some people will assume. Being the first holder of that title in Nigeria’s history, her position could be seen [...]

New Orleans: The Disaster Resilient City

| February 15, 2013 | Reply
New Orleans: The Disaster Resilient City

Sometimes in 2011, this writer got an invitation to attend the annual International Disaster Conference and Expo (IDCE) which takes place every year in the city of New Orleans in the United States of America. But due to a short notice and stringent requirements for US visa, the writer missed the opportunity to attend the [...]

That Obasanjo’s Bombshell on the economy

| December 12, 2011 | 1 Reply
That Obasanjo’s Bombshell on the economy

  At a recent advocacy workshop organized by the Revenue Mobilisation Commission (RMAFC), on the need for economic diversification and revenue generation, in Abeokuta, former President Olusegun Obasanjo dropped another bombshell on the economic performance and problems confronting the nation. His criticisms of the government could be his usual blunt frankness as this writer had [...]

Global Perspective

The Doha Paperless Global Conference on Climate change

| December 15, 2012 | Reply

The United Nations Climate Change conference, which held between November and December 2012 in Doha, Qatar was a spectacular event even when terminologists, on such occasion buzzed the sessions with expected technical jargon of ‘average emission per capita tonnes’ Kyoto Protocol, “hot air” ‘unused carbon credits’, and ‘Kyoto and non-Kyoto countries ‘among other scary terms. [...]

Boko Haram and Political Elites in Northern Nigeria

| October 20, 2012 | Reply
Boko Haram and Political Elites in Northern Nigeria

Boko Haram and Political Elites in Northern Nigeria By Yushau Shuaib, For those observing recent events in Nigeria, it came as little surprise when the announcement was made of the arrest of an alleged Boko Haram commander, Shuaibu Muhammad Bama, by Nigeria’s military officers in the residence of a high profile politician in Maiduguri, the [...]

Interfaith Relations: An Encounter with Sheik Khalid Yasin

| September 2, 2012 | Reply
Interfaith Relations: An Encounter with Sheik Khalid Yasin

By Yushau Shuaib During the last period of Ramadan fasting, a text message was widely circulated, inviting the public, especially Muslims to a lecture by the internationally-renowned African-American Muslim scholar, Shaikh Khalid Yasin on “Peaceful Coexistence among Muslims and Non-Muslims.” Venue was the International Conference Centre, Abuja and ticket was sold for two thousand naira. [...]

Poetic Fiction

Day of Birth

| March 29, 1996 | Reply
Day of Birth

The fear grips me Deep-deep down my marrow The Culprit? A cassock deliverer confronts me No-no-no I am a fair player – a lover Gaitily I move closer She groans still in horror But curse nobody, not even me I hear push-push-push I say push-push-push Oh-oh I share in the sorrow But only her, only [...]

And My Tears Roll

| August 11, 1991 | Reply
And My Tears Roll

Some let their names run Shiver into our spines You let yours run A spirit of love into our nerves. While some leave in flying colours Others suffer after graduation When with your Bob Marley tones You counsel us Others thunder at us Oh my mentor, my nurturer Actor of BUK Holly Wood It pains [...]

Turn Of Events

| May 24, 1991 | Reply
Turn Of Events

THE ASSORTMENT of opulent cars, well-dressed people in different fashions, ranging from local attires to modern European gowns stormed the ground of this glamorous occasion. It could easily pass for an automobile fair or a fashion parade. But it is neither of the two. It is the visiting day of the Government Girls School where [...]

Reviews

Reviewing Obasanjo’s Sermon on Obama’s Election

| November 30, 2008 | 1 Reply
Reviewing Obasanjo’s Sermon on Obama’s Election

“For the most powerful country to be ruled by a minority, man of “colour” makes colour to recede into insignificance and cease to be regarded as an important consideration in American life.” -Obasanjo Obasanjo… Obasanjo… Obasanjo! The above quote is from the recent article by former President Olusegun Obasanjo with a title “Obama’s Election and [...]

in Other Stories

Convergence of Spokespersons in Government

Convergence of Spokespersons in Government

| December 2, 2012 | Reply

By Yushau A. Shuaib The occasion was auspicious. The personalities were news-creators from diverse critical government ministries, department and agencies (MDAs) and the host is the Embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria. The 24 selected spokespersons of critical MDAs in Nigeria represented security agencies, financial institutions and regulatory bodies who were invited [...]

The Incorruptible Civil Servant and National Honours

The Incorruptible Civil Servant and National Honours

| October 1, 2012 | Reply

By Yushau A. Shuaib In a country where everybody is perceived as corrupt, especially in the public service, Mr. Muhammad Tahir Zakari has distinguished himself as an incorruptible civil servant. He was among the 148 individuals who were conferred with Nigeria’s National Honours Awards by President Goodluck Jonathan on September 17, 2012. Recently the online [...]

Perceptions of Online Public Relations in Nigeria

Perceptions of Online Public Relations in Nigeria

| August 11, 2012 | Reply

Perceptions of Online Public Relations in Nigeria: Does the Country Risk Being Left Behind in the Online Revolution? Authored by Yushau A. Shuaib is a project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Public Relations in the School of Media, Arts and Design At the University of [...]