Nigeria's 50th independence anniversary celebrations, 10 years ago, is remembered for the first bomb blasts recorded in Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory was never the same again after.
The Lagos State government has reprimanded a civic advocacy group, BudgIT, for 'incorrectly' listing it among states whose revenue was not enough to fund their recurrent expenditure.
Ordinary Nigerians, who had already braced up for consequences of a showdown between organised labour and the Federal Government over the hike in fuel pump price and electricity tariff, woke up on Monday to reports that the industrial action planned by labour to force the government to reverse the highly unpopular policies has need called off at the last minute.
Be that as it may, the governor and his team will do well to understand that the Oshiomhole factor helped to sideline critical developmental issues that would have required more detailed explanation. And this is a symptom of the malaise that affects governance in the country, with personalities taking precedence over issues.
