IS BABANGIDA REALLY SERIOUS? Most analysts thought that former dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, had given up his ambition to rule Nigeria again. The non-relenting energy of his former senior, General Olusegun Obasanjo, who is still very much interested in his present job as president, seemed to have dashed the hopes of the Babangida die-hards. READ MORE

THE MILITARY IS THE ISSUE Nigerians are not stupid by naive. It is bewildering the quantity of affection still sqaudered on military leaders, as they refuse to vacate the political establishment. If you are looking for the problem with Nigeria, look no further than the military-political scavengers who hammer at the foudation of democratic with energy. READ MORE

WHY OBASANJO IS A MORON Even a president can be a moron. Such is Nigeria's leader, President Olusegun Obasanjo, a decorated general, former military president, wanna-be UN Secretary-General, who is too dumb to see the folly of circumventing the constitution for his personal political gain. READ MORE

NEW YORK TIMES SAYS NIGERIA IS SLIDING DANGEROUSLY The influential New York Times newspaper in the United States has sensed danger in Nigeria, writing a scathing editorial in which it warned President Olusegun Obasanjo to save Nigeria from destruction by avoiding the temptation to stay in power. In the most direct warning coming from the West so far, the Times says things may fall apart if Obasanjo stays beyond 2007. READ MORE

THE NEW AGAINSTBABANGIDA.COM In this edition, you would notice the redesign of our web site. The change is part of our effort to provide a better platform for highlighting and discussing Nigeria's problems. The prime symbol remains Babangida, but other problems are emerging, including President Olusegun Obasanjo. These two generals pose the greatest threat today, to which all Nigerians must resist. READ MORE

Informed Commentaries:
Arise O Compatriots, by Professor Babs Fafunwa
What Does The President Think He Is Doing?, by Pini Jason
Babangida, Setting the Record Straight, by Chido Onumah
Babangida: Cowardice Embedded in Sophism , by Chris Apologun
Of Sycophants and Rulers, by Akintokunbo Adejumo

Selected Letters:
A Devious Campaign

Say Something: AGAINSTBABANGIDA FORUM

LETTERS TO NEWS MEDIA: We ask all Nigerians to send letters to the Nigerian news media, the UK House of Commons, US Senate, US Congressional Black Caucus, White House, Transparency International by email or post, expressing their displeasure at the attempt by the current administration to pave the way for Ibrahim Babangida and other retired generals to contest the presidency. For more information about sending letters to the media, please go to the TAKE ACTION page.