Frisky Larr

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Presidential Election 2023: A Doomed Nigeria Pushing on with the Orgy of Drawing Back the Hands of the Clock

By Frisky Larr The day February 25, 2023 has marked yet another turn on Nigeria’s journey to self-destruction, backwardness and the perpetual self-immolation. For some unexplainable reasons, the country has … Continue reading

March 18, 2023 · Leave a comment

The 2023 Elections: Facts vs. Fiction and Possible Outcome

By Frisky Larr The buildup of excitement in the runup to February 25, 2023, can never be more palpable than it is today. One candidate has, above all others, gained … Continue reading

January 16, 2023 · 7 Comments

Where is Nigeria Drifting? President Buhari Must Arrest the Drift or Quit the Stage Now!

By Frisky Larr “We saw it coming. We warned Nigerians. No one listened. Every nation gets what it deserves.” This harebrained product of absurd and simplistic reasoning is not hard … Continue reading

June 24, 2021 · Leave a comment

Nigeria has lost its soul, Needs a Total Revolution for all-out Recalibration!

By Frisky Larr When I got information, a few years ago, that people were paid up to Naira 250,000 each month by the Buhari administration, to beat the drums of … Continue reading

November 25, 2020 · Leave a comment

EDO STATE Oshiomole vs. Obaseki: Both sides of the Story vs. One Side of the Truth

By Frisky Larr Since his unceremonious removal from the Chairmanship of the ruling party and acceptance of his fate in good faith, the former Governor of Edo State has returned … Continue reading

August 7, 2020 · Leave a comment

Abba Kyari’s Death: The North Should Serve its Turn but Free Nigeria from Buhari NOW!

By Frisky Larr Since the birth of the Nigerian nation to the late nineteen eighties, current political events in the country would have constituted a fertile breeding ground for a … Continue reading

April 18, 2020 · Leave a comment

Nigeria: Shame of a Nation Ruled over by Shameless Leaders Cheered on by Pauperized and Pitiable Citizens!

By Frisky Larr When I made up my mind to celebrate New Year in Abu Dhabi – Capital City of the United Arab Emirates – very late in 2019, I … Continue reading

January 9, 2020 · Leave a comment

Infirmity, Health and the Cabal: Who is steering Nigeria’s Future and in what direction?

By Frisky Larr At the peak of election campaigns in 2015, the then ruling party of the incumbent President Jonathan released a medical report purportedly issued by a University Teaching … Continue reading

November 8, 2019 · Leave a comment

Did I hear the DSS right? Foreign Forces behind Sowore?

    By Frisky Larr Extreme pettiness of unimaginable proportion. What else can any reasonable person call the statement released by the DSS regarding Omoyele Sowore? Omoyele called for a … Continue reading

August 6, 2019 · 2 Comments

The Problem with Us Northerners

By Na-Allah Muhammed Zagga The Yoruba Council of Elders is right that Nigeria’s biggest security problems are concentrated in the North and these problems are draining the country’s resources. Are … Continue reading

June 25, 2019 · 1 Comment

Buhari’s Dangerous Drift and the Shallowness of his Cheerleaders!

By Frisky Larr “Every day the bucket a go a well, one day the bottom a go drop out” – Bob Marley! In today’s Nigeria, the ruling class and the … Continue reading

June 20, 2019 · Leave a comment

The Sordid Lessons of the Grim 2019 Election all Date back to Jonathan!

By Frisky Larr No doubt, the first reaction to an article bearing a title of this nature in a blame-weary nation that Nigeria has currently become, will be “What has … Continue reading

March 21, 2019 · Leave a comment

Professional Review of “Africa’s Diabolical Entrapment”released by Premium US Reviews

The Premium US Reviews of Eric Hoffer, for which “Africa’s Diabolical Entrapment” was nominated for the 2019 Awards, have completed and released their professional assessment of my book “Africa’s Diabolical … Continue reading

January 19, 2019 · Leave a comment

Premium US Reviews complete review work on “Lost in Democracy”

Lost in Democracy by Frisky Larr AuthorHouse UK book review by Michelle Jacobs “The African continent and Black Africa in particular, has always had a special relationship with the practice … Continue reading

January 7, 2019 · Leave a comment

“Africa’s Diabolical Entrapment” gets a starred Review from the Pacific Book Review!

Preparatory to the announcement of the winner of the Pacific Book Awards for 2019, the Pacific Book Reviewers have completed work on my second book “Africa’s Diabolical Entrapment”. This is … Continue reading

December 19, 2018 · Leave a comment

A professional Review of my book “Lost in Democracy”

In late September this year, my book publisher nominated two of my books, “Africa’s Diabolical Entrapment” and “Lost in Democracy” for the Eric Hoffer and the Pacific Book Awards (both … Continue reading

December 14, 2018 · Leave a comment

One-on-One with President Olusegun Obasanjo on Current Political Developments.

  By Frisky Larr Amongst all past political leaders of Nigeria, former President Olusegun Obasanjo stands out for one major feature. He is a President that is most outspoken on … Continue reading

October 25, 2018 · Leave a comment

When Integrity Became Questionable! President Buhari Can Be Replaced!

By Frisky Larr At about the same time in 2014, the news media – Social and Mainstream – were busy showcasing the deep polarization that ripped through the Nigerian political … Continue reading

September 20, 2018 · 1 Comment

When Foolish Failures overshadow Important Achievements. Yet no Substitute for Buhari in Sight.

By Frisky Larr Unlike haters of President Muhammadu Buhari, I will not relent in stressing the reality that his ascension to the Presidency truly saved the nation from imminent collapse … Continue reading

July 31, 2018 · 1 Comment

First African-led Annual International Authors Conference Premiers in Cologne, Germany

By Frisky Larr June 23, 2018. The first in a series of the yearly gatherings of predominantly African authors and creative artists was launched on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in … Continue reading

June 24, 2018 · Leave a comment

The Jitters of the Generals: President Buhari’s Needless Assault on the Populist Front!

    By Frisky Larr The import of the tirades against Olusegun Obasanjo on social media since President Muhammadu Buhari launched his vengeful assault on the former President has largely … Continue reading

June 13, 2018 · 1 Comment

Buhari’s Inconsistencies Denting the Integrity Image Amid the Rescue Mission

By Frisky Larr There is hardly any well-meaning and patriotic Nigerian today, that will dispute the fact that retired Major-General Muhammadu Buhari was elected President of Nigeria in 2015, to … Continue reading

May 30, 2018 · Leave a comment

Buhari’s Leadership Disappointment and Confused Nigerians!

By Frisky Larr Who doesn’t remember the dirty tricks in the presidential elections of 2015? A medical report was released, ostensibly engineered by the incumbent President of the time, from … Continue reading

March 26, 2018 · Leave a comment

How President Buhari Played into the Hands of his Adversaries

By Frisky Larr The political career of President Muhammadu Buhari is fast playing out as a tragic political thriller of sort. It is a career that is filled with suspense, … Continue reading

March 14, 2018 · Leave a comment

The Precarious Political Situation of President Muhammadu Buhari

By Frisky Larr Today, President Muhammadu Buhari is in a position that no one can envy. His ride to power followed a rough terrain. He had critics including myself. He … Continue reading

January 25, 2018 · Leave a comment

The Urgent Need to Replace Democracy in Africa

By Frisky Larr My latest book “Lost in Democracy” illustrates in detail, historical facts and political events to support the notion that Black Africa is consumed in the western trap … Continue reading

June 16, 2017 · Leave a comment

Matthew Kukah’s Christian Values and Misplaced Priorities

  By Frisky Larr When I wrote the book “Africa’s Diabolical Entrapment”, in which I examined Black Africa’s plight in its self-imposed religious trap, I stopped short of crossing several … Continue reading

April 24, 2017 · 4 Comments

Buhari’s Civilian Presidency: Was it a Serious Misunderstanding?

  By Frisky Larr In biblical English, the expression “How art the mighty fallen” means nothing more than “How have the mighty fallen!” This thought occurs to me when I … Continue reading

April 17, 2017 · 3 Comments

Killing Premium Times with the Power of Dubai?

Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi is the silent voice behind Premium Times. Premium Times is a news outlet that needs no introduction. For some reasons, he has become the target of a … Continue reading

January 20, 2017 · Leave a comment

Society, Debt & Repayment: An Iborinic Conundrum

By Frisky Larr Talking of society and debts, no doubt, the learned mind reflects first and foremost, on state lending, interest rates, lending institutions and the generational transfer of repayment … Continue reading

December 28, 2016 · Leave a comment

Why do Africans Often Fight to Secede and Never to Unite?

By Frisky Larr From North to South, Africans have very much in common. In the course of investigating history for my book “Lost In Democracy”, I stumbled onto several scientific … Continue reading

November 30, 2016 · 2 Comments

The Prophecies and Fake Prophets of the Folks that Ask for Them!

I want us to imagine for once, what it takes to become a General in the Army anywhere in the world. Recruits battle through the ranks and probably never make … Continue reading

November 15, 2016 · Leave a comment

Brush the Mistakes Aside and Help Buhari Save the Revolution!

By Frisky Larr The name Eddy Grant is still a household name to a particular age group all over the world. The Guyana-born Reggae star once sang the lyrics that … Continue reading

October 30, 2016 · 1 Comment

Buhari: Inconsistencies Split Nigeria but Nigerians Make Matters Worse!

By Frisky Larr The story of inconsistencies on the part of the President since the birth of the current dispensation is best exemplified by two well-known incidents. The Jibrin/Dogara conflict … Continue reading

October 18, 2016 · 1 Comment

Buhari’s Weaknesses shocking Admirers but He still stands Tall

Before anyone develops ideas and speculates that I am now a wailer-convert, I will make haste to dispel this silly notion. It is of immense importance to underscore the undeniable … Continue reading

September 12, 2016 · 2 Comments

Yakubu Dogara: President Buhari’s First Major and Dangerous Failure!

With the handling of the budget padding issue as was done in the House of Representatives led by Yakubu Dogara, President Muhammadu Buhari has, so far, inflicted upon himself, a … Continue reading

August 12, 2016 · Leave a comment

Just What is President Buhari Doing? One Step Forward, Two steps Backwards?

By Frisky Larr For some time now, a heightened sense of bickering has been taking control of the Nigerian political establishment. Trepidations are growing on the direction that the government … Continue reading

August 10, 2016 · 2 Comments

No Tears for Abiola

(This article was first published in http://www.Nigeriaworld.com and http://www.Nigeriannews.com on December 12, 2006 and is being republished today, on account of the June 12th anniversary) The sun neither rises in … Continue reading

June 12, 2016 · Leave a comment

Arrest Jonathan Now, Declare a State of Emergency and Blow ‘em all up!

It would have been so easy if anger could solve problems. We would have chosen the path of the prophecy of the legendary Bob Marley of blessed memory. “A total … Continue reading

June 8, 2016 · 5 Comments

Buhari’s Inconsistent Management of Fuel Subsidy leaves Loyalists Confused in a needless Own-Goal!

  By Frisky Larr An unnecessary own-goal indeed. Who doesn’t remember Muhammadu Buhari’s infamous interview (Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmG_dYY7YRA) before he became President? He talked elaborately about fuel subsidy stressing very clearly … Continue reading

May 13, 2016 · 2 Comments

Bukola Saraki: Aristocratically-spoilt Child trying hard to dare Buhari!

  “Serves Buhari right” one may be tempted to say and many are saying it loudly too, albeit for different reasons. One of such reasons appealed to me to a … Continue reading

April 26, 2016 · 1 Comment

Exclusive Interview with Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo Ex-President Obasanjo has no Regrets and no Apologies for facilitating a Jonathan Presidency!

    By Frisky Larr I communicated my interest in having a video-recorded exclusive interview with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, to his aides as soon as it became clear to … Continue reading

March 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

Attacks on Buhari: How pathetic they’ve become!

Weeping and Wailing It’s been quite amusing since the inception of the Buhari administration barely one year ago, observing self-styled critics of the new government, who are driven by diverse … Continue reading

March 18, 2016 · 3 Comments

Of Pharisees and Cardinals in the Buhari Equation!

To the objective mind, the Christian religion in Nigeria today seems to embody a story that is yet to be told to a generation that is struggling to identify the … Continue reading

January 30, 2016 · 1 Comment

MAN OF THE YEAR 2015!

If I had the chance to pick a Man of the Year, guess who that man would be! An overwhelming majority of our compatriots will no doubt, readily pick on … Continue reading

December 24, 2015 · 2 Comments

Is Muhammadu Buhari Playing by the Rules?

  Is anyone surprised today that the political soup of Nigeria is literally boiling over the spaces of the mighty cauldron? The foamy substance of the toxic brew is powered … Continue reading

December 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

Is the West baiting for blood en route to a 3rd World War?

Will Barack Obama, the Nobel PEACE Prize Winner, instigate a face-saving Third World War to make up for the resurgence of Russia as a world power under his presidency? The … Continue reading

November 24, 2015 · Leave a comment

Buhari’s Slow Pace stifling Momentum and Breeding Rebellion!

  These days, almost every Nigerian with a computer keyboard and the ability to formulate any sentence in English (no matter the quality) is a political analyst. Such self-styled talents … Continue reading

November 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Enemies of Nigeria are the oppressed Nigerians!

  The future generation also set to inherit mental poverty? The thesis suggested by the title of this essay will not come as a surprise to any political observer within … Continue reading

October 16, 2015 · 1 Comment

Obstacles in Buhari’s path. Can Nigeria still be salvaged?

Anyone who has the privilege of engaging former President Olusegun Obasanjo in a casual political conversation involving the future of Nigeria will always be struck by one of his favorite … Continue reading

August 24, 2015 · 6 Comments