In response to the yearnings of my numerous fans down the years, this blog is built to feature installmental postings of scores of articles and cartoons from my stable as an analyst and cartoonist on local/international politics in the Times Group. It also parades some of my crowd-pulling humour writings in the famous "Concord Laff" column(the Sunday Concord. Please stay connected.
Friday, March 18, 2011
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE PEN VERSUS THE SWORD
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE PEN VERSUS THE SWORD: "On Saturday, July 5, 1980, some notable intellectuals converged at the auditorium of the US International Communications Agency, Ibadan, t..."
THE PEN VERSUS THE SWORD
On Saturday, July 5, 1980, some notable intellectuals converged at the auditorium of the US International Communications Agency, Ibadan, to discuss a burning issue thrown in their laps by Nigerian Writers Club in commemoration of their second anniversary. Among the discussants where Peter Ajayi, then managing Director of Daily Sketch; Bode Sowande, ex-soldier-turned academician and Dr. Femi Osofisan, another academician.
Today’s post is a report of that symposium done in my capacity as the then Publicity Secretary of Nigerian Writers Club. No moment can be more auspicious to revisit the crucial issues raised at that symposium than now, especially with the recurrent traits of satanic leaders all over Africa.
COUNT DOWN TO THE ELECTIONS: 15 DAYS TO GO
Democracy is not a destination; it is a process. Every victory is validated by its process, and the process must be confined to the Law.
As we advance towards the General Elections, it is your duty to stand up now and be ready to be counted among the progressives.
Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE
CARTOON CORNER
President Ronald Reagan made some efforts at arms reduction during his tenure, but he made sure that a disproportional percentage of the nation’s budget went in for defence. That policy is reflected in today’s cartoon published in the Daily Times in 1981.
Enjoy your weekend.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: REALITIES OF THE NUCLEAR GAMBIT
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: REALITIES OF THE NUCLEAR GAMBIT: "This morning, the news is that citizens of the United States and Britain are asking their citizens to consider leaving Japan, following th..."
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: REALITIES OF THE NUCLEAR GAMBIT
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: REALITIES OF THE NUCLEAR GAMBIT: "This morning, the news is that citizens of the United States and Britain are asking their citizens to consider leaving Japan, following th..."
REALITIES OF THE NUCLEAR GAMBIT
This morning, the news is that citizens of the United States and Britain are asking their citizens to consider leaving Japan, following the fear of a nuclear disaster. This prompts me to bring you another article where I expressed concern in the Daily Times, 15 months after the publication of the article posted yesterday.
As we lament over Japan’s fate, the present state of insecurity in Nigeria must be of no less concern. The zealots and political opportunists in our midst are ready to go any mile, including bombings and whatever, just to achieve their selfish goals. The present misfortune began with little incidences of kidnapping within the creeks in the Niger Delta. Today, terrorism has blossomed in Nigeria; only God knows what weapons are at the disposal of these satanic elements.
CARTOON CORNER
In place of a cartoon from me this day, I bring you two protest pictures from South Korea Japan, just released this morning, to corroborate protest cartoon which I posted two days ago.
THE COMING ELECTIONS
The wise exercise of our votes is the surest way to eliminate evil in our country and ensure lasting peace and security. Now is the time to decide within ourselves, sensitise the less informed and hope for the best.
Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: LIVING IN A TERRORIST WORLD
CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: LIVING IN A TERRORIST WORLD: "The greatest problem confronting Nigeria today is insecurity. This morning, the newspapers are replete with warnings from MEND which inten..."
LIVING IN A TERRORIST WORLD
The greatest problem confronting Nigeria today is insecurity. This morning, the newspapers are replete with warnings from MEND which intends to unleash mayhem on the citizens through bombings. This immediately triggers memories of my analysis in the September 6, 1980 edition of the Daily Times – Living in a terrorist world
As at the time of this publication, Nigeria was not among the nations dreaded for terrorism. But, how time has changed everything. The threats from MEND pose a crucial problem to the forthcoming General Elections, and if the Government does not tackle this with all the seriousness it deserves…well.
CARTOON CORNER
This cartoon shows the reaction of the United States after the USSR invasion of Afghanistan in 1980. The fear of the US was that Poland would be the next target,judging from the experience of Poland on September 17, 1939 when the nation was invaded by USSR.
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