A Nigerian Socio-Political commentary

Nathan saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you should see it. ** African view: Obama snubs Nigeria? ** In our new series of weekly viewpoints from African journalists, Sola Odunfa considers President Barack Obama's forthcoming visit to Ghana in a letter from Lagos. < http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/africa/8096002.stm > ** BBC Daily E-mail ** Choose the news and sport headlines you want - when you want them, all in one daily e-mail < http://www.bbc.co.uk/email > ** Disclaimer ** The BBC is not responsible for the content of this e-mail, and anything written in this e-mail does not necessarily reflect the BBC's views or opinions. Please note that neither the e-mail address nor name of the sender have been verified. If you do not wish to receive such e-mails in the future or want to know more about the BBC's Email a Friend service, please read our frequently asked questions. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/4162471.stm

Nathan saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you should see it. ** 'Blood oil' dripping from Nigeria ** The UK government has promised to train the Nigerian military to stop the trade in 'blood oil', but what are they getting into? < http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/africa/7519302.stm > ** BBC Daily E-mail ** Choose the news and sport headlines you want - when you want them, all in one daily e-mail < http://www.bbc.co.uk/email > ** Disclaimer ** The BBC is not responsible for the content of this e-mail, and anything written in this e-mail does not necessarily reflect the BBC's views or opinions. Please note that neither the e-mail address nor name of the sender have been verified. If you do not wish to receive such e-mails in the future or want to know more about the BBC's Email a Friend service, please read our frequently asked questions. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/4162471.stm

Nathan saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you should see it. ** Ghana's oil boom: blessing or curse? ** Ghana wants its new-found oil wealth to benefit the country's people. < http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/8081717.stm > ** BBC Daily E-mail ** Choose the news and sport headlines you want - when you want them, all in one daily e-mail < http://www.bbc.co.uk/email > ** Disclaimer ** The BBC is not responsible for the content of this e-mail, and anything written in this e-mail does not necessarily reflect the BBC's views or opinions. Please note that neither the e-mail address nor name of the sender have been verified. If you do not wish to receive such e-mails in the future or want to know more about the BBC's Email a Friend service, please read our frequently asked questions. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/4162471.stm

The sole agenda of any government is Governance i.e the welfare of her people through law and order, provision of social amenities, good roads, water and energy, waste management, health services, education, social justice etc. If these things do not exist, then we have no government and are a little better than animals.... Shame, isn't it?   Dr Timi Babatunde Calabar

Nathan saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you should see it. ** Q&A: Nigeria's war against graft ** As Nigeria's anti-corruption agency celebrates its fifth birthday, the BBC News website looks at its track record. < http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/africa/7341095.stm > ** BBC Daily E-mail ** Choose the news and sport headlines you want - when you want them, all in one daily e-mail < http://www.bbc.co.uk/email > ** Disclaimer ** The BBC is not responsible for the content of this e-mail, and anything written in this e-mail does not necessarily reflect the BBC's views or opinions. Please note that neither the e-mail address nor name of the sender have been verified. If you do not wish to receive such e-mails in the future or want to know more about the BBC's Email a Friend service, please read our frequently asked questions. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/4162471.stm