- Akpabio Clears Air On NGF Elections, Says
- Akpabio Clears Air On Aamechi’s Purported Re-…Posted 2 hours ago
The Chairman of the PDP Governors' Forum, Chief Godswill Akpabio on Friday cleared the air on the purported re-election of the Nigerian Governors' Forum as he stated that the Plateau…
- Amaechi Floors Jang To Retain NGF Chairmanship!
- Amaechi Floors Jang To Retain NGF Chairmanshi…Posted 3 hours ago
Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum, and incumbent Governor of Rivers State, Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi was on Friday re-elected as the Chairman of the Forum. Amaechi contested against Jonah…
- FG Declares May 29, Public Holiday
- FG Declares May 29 Public HolidayPosted 7 hours ago
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 29, 2013 a public holiday to mark Democracy Day. Minister of the Interior, Comrade Abba Moro who made the declaration known via a…
- Jonah Jang To Emerge As Governors'Forum Chairman!
- Jonah Jang To Emerge As Governors’ Forum Chai…Posted 9 hours ago
Indications have emerged that the Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang is set to emerge as the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors'Forum. For some months now, there have been speculations…
Of Presidential Promises And Public Perception
“Obama’s second term is the best thing that has happened to Africa and the Blackman in recent times.” – President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan As I dip into the haystack of information overload, to sift the seed of the relevant from the chaff of the irrelevant, behold a sweet-sour blend of irony or an inter-play [...]
The Goodness Of Dr. Olusola Saraki
Like everyone else in the country I was informed about the death of the Waziri of Ilorin, Dr. Olusola Saraki, on the morning that he passed on and the news saddened me immensely. This is because he was one of the greatest, kindest, most compassionate, most generous and most selfless leaders that we have ever had in this country. His power and [...]
Taming Terrorism: The Sense In Regional Reasoning
“Man was born free, but everywhere in chains” – Jean Jacques Rousseau, French sage Although man graced the cradle as a natural public relations element, whose birth and eventual existence acts for or reacts to the norms and rules set by society; in obeisance to the age-long social contract that bind men and women together [...]
“Can Barack Obama Be Trusted?”
The American Presidential election will take place in a few days time and frankly some questions still need to be answered. I wish that Governor Mitt Romney had put one of those questions particularly to President Barack Hussein Obama during their last Presidential debate which was on foreign policy. Permit me to put that question here and it is as [...]
Boko Haram: Nigeria’s Senate & The Big Men Of Terror!
When Senator Nuhu Aliyu said the National Assembly was made of rogues and some people who he had arrested and detained as a police officer years ago, many members took offence. They demanded apologies while some dared him to mention names. Apparently in order to allow peace reign, he apologized and thereafter held his peace. Nigerians however [...]
Opinion: The Aluu Element In All Of Us!
5th October, 2012 will remain unforgettable in the minds of millions of Nigerians. It was a day of conclusion that human life has entirely lost its value in Nigeria. Four young men from the University of Port Harcourt were gruesomely murdered in the Aluu community in the early hours of the day with the incident [...]
“Is Nigeria A Toilet Of A Country?”- Femi Fani-Kayode
”Nigeria is just a toilet of a country where evil reigns”- Lord Apsley. Lord Apsley and I were colleagues at Harrow School in England approximately 36 years ago. I have never forgotten his uncharitable remarks about Nigeria which led to a heated argument between us. At that time I found it ironic, and I still do, that this quintessential member of the English upper class not [...]
The Cracks In President Jonathan’s Team: An Overview
Going by President Goodluck Jonathan’s self-assessment, he is the most criticized President in the world. He has also come out to say two years may be too short to judge the performance of his administration. “I was Deputy Governor for six and a half years, I was Governor for one and half years, I was [...]
Fani-Kayode Fires Again, Links “Air Crashes, Weekends And Sacrificial Circles”
Former Minister for Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has again lent his voice to events in Nigeria’s troubled Aviation industry. The former Minister established links between crashes, weekends and what he described as sacrificial circles. Fani-Kayode pointed out that “every single major air crash in Nigeria in the last 10 years has taken place on a weekend. [...]
Questions Of Insincerity Trail Nigeria’s War Against Terror!
For some time now, terrorists have made the northern part of Nigeria an operational base with some places becoming theatres of war. Unprovoked attacks and suicide bombings have become the order of the day, increasing the population of widows, widowers and orphans in the country. Though security agencies have reacted variously and have had a [...]
Building Collapse: Another Corruption Based Tragedy!
In the last few years, Nigeria has suffered an unquantifiable amount of loss to collapsed building incidents. The loss is both in material and human resources. Last week, three people died while about nine others were taken to hospital when an uncompleted building collapsed in the Dutse Alhaji area of Abuja. Of course the Abuja [...]
Abuse Of Office & Impunity: The Story of Madam Speaker
After spending so much time on the roads of Abuja, I mistakenly went to the popular Three Arms Zone. Connected to a very long queue for just a tag, I stood for well over 30 minutes. While on the queue I looked at the people around me after which I approached a lady on the [...]
“The Poor Husband, The Rich Wife and Boko Haram” – Femi Fani-Kayode
I have nothing against the Islamic faith. As a matter of fact some of my most loyal friends are practising Muslims. There are many Muslims in my family and my maternal great grandmother was an illustrious Fulani woman from the Muslim core north. I do however believe that there is a world of difference between a true Muslim and an Islamist. The former is [...]
Otedola vs Lawan: Heads Or Tails, Nigeria Loses!
How The Hunter Became The Hunted! The accusations and counter accusations from the two principal actors in the unfolding bribery drama have kept many Nigerians wondering about the kind of leaders and representatives they have. If Femi Otedola, a friend of Government and an associate of the President could admit offering a bribe and if [...]
Abandoned Children: The Time Bomb Ticking Away In Ibadan!
For some time now, many indigenes of Ibadan have become worried by what many have termed to be a time bomb ticking away by the day and getting set to explode in the near future. The sight of school age children between the ages of 8 and 11 roaming the streets when they should be [...]
Fani Kayode Responds To IBB’s ”Doctrine Of Settled Issues”.
”I can go back to fight a war to keep this country together even at 71…..some people are saying that should anything happen to President Jonathan, forget about Nigeria and so on. I know those who are saying this. Yes, they are supporters of the President. But I know the President is a sensible person, so [...]
The Protests That Shook A Nation- The Gains, The Winners & The Loser
Having read so many posts by people who felt ‘betrayed’ by NLC/TUC for calling off the strike and having considered that so many people believed the government ‘won’ this impasse, I decided to introspectively put down my thoughts on the strike/protests/incidents of the past one week or so. Firstly, I have supported the protests/strike from [...]
Opinion: Is Lamorde The Change EFCC Needs?
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is one of the most criticised agencies of the Nigerian government. Since its formation in 2003, the commission has no doubt recorded a number of achievements. It is however also worthy of note that in the view of most Nigerians, the flaws of the EFCC far outnumbers its achievements. [...]
Opinion: National Honours, For The Deserving & The Unworthy
Though the National Honours for 2010-2011 have been conferred on “deserving” individuals, Nigerians have not stopped making comments about the awards. While in some quarters, the honours are seen as rewards for friends and associates of the Jonathan administration, some people have opined that it can hardly be said that merit was the only criterion [...]
Opinion: Nigeria Needs More Than Luck To Secure Her Citizens
After an attack that left well over a hundred people dead in Yobe and Borno States last week, the American Embassy in Nigeria issued a warning about impending terror attacks from the Boko Haram Islamist sect, especially during the Eid el Kabir celebrations. Hotels in the Federal Capital Territory were named as specific targets. The [...]
Opinion: Subsidy Removal- Killing Nigerians By Instalment
Fuel subsidy removal has been the most commonly discussed topic in Nigeria over the past few weeks. The Government has given a whole lot of reasons for which the subsidy has to be removed. The Goodluck Jonathan administration expects the citizenry to accept the subsidy removal and cooperate with the government. Giving reasons why the [...]
Opinion: EFCC- Much Ado About Nothing
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has over the years earned itself the image of a toothless bulldog. No thanks to the way and manner its investigations and prosecutions are carried out. Eventually, many celebrated and sensationalized cases end up nowhere, making financial crimes more attractive. Jubilant crowds celebrated in parts of Abeokuta and Ijebu [...]
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