BEYOND THE LANGUAGE, INCOMPETENCE AND ERRORS IS A LESSON By Hassan Mohammed (Reposting) (2017)

The post discusses the controversy surrounding a letter from Abdul-Hamid Mohammed, the Director of Works and Housing at Toro Local Government, which accuses a young man of participating in partisan politics on social media. The author argues that while the letter highlights issues of meritocracy and corruption in hiring, it should be viewed in the context of the young man's potential impact on the youth and the civil service. The post emphasizes the importance of understanding and adhering to public service rules to avoid disciplinary action, and calls for greater awareness and research among civil servants to navigate complex situations.

Frankly, My Dear, He Doesn’t Give a Darm by Lawson Akhigbe

Ah, the latest episode in the long-running Nigerian political soap opera: As the Croissant Crumbles. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, currently prolonging his “working vacation” in the more civilised corners of Europe (London first, then Paris, where one trusts the baguettes are fresher and the power supply more reliable), has managed the Herculean feat of missing …

When Nigeria’s Attorney-General Negotiates Against Nigeria by Lawson Akhigbe

The Mambilla Arbitration, Malami, Sunrise Power and the Curious Business of Representing the RepublicThere are moments in Nigerian public life when one is tempted to stop asking, “How did this happen?” and begin asking the more dangerous question:“Who exactly was this being done for?”The latest revelations from the International Chamber of Commerce arbitration over the …

The High Wind and the Bare Hen: A Masterclass in Federal Disrobing by Lawson Akhigbe

There is a brutally efficient African proverb that cuts through political spin faster than a devaluation memo: When the wind blows, the chicken’s anus is exposed.