Opinion: 2015 &#8211; A battle between Nigerians and the PDP

Opinion: Gay marriage will soon chase out opposite sex relationships

by Ojay Kaikai The danger signal here is that, those with same sex persuasion are more aggressive than those with opposite sex inclination. Gone are the days when a woman suspecting her husband of infidelity will go to sleep if she finds out he was with his male friend. These days, when a man is... Read More

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Opinion: What is the way forward for Nigeria’s democracy?

by Chukwuemerie Uduchukwu ….the administration of President Jonathan will still lead us to the promise land if he sincerely fight corruption, deviate from giving the masses unrealistic encouragements, prudently implement budgets,…. Populary defined as Government of the People, by the people and for the people, Democracy was formally born on 29th May 1999 in Nigeria... Read More

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Opinion: 2015 – The change we really require

by Jaye Gaskia With this scale of corruption and treasury looting, it is little wonder that in the midst of this grinding poverty and crushing conditions of doing business…. Many of us want change, in fact perhaps the overwhelming majority of us desire to have such a decisive and impactful change in our polity, in... Read More

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Opinion: The need to revive Nigeria’s ailing health system

by Oladapo Egunjobi I’m not sure we can really boast of organ transplantation as of now in Nigeria apart from kidney transplantation which not too many centres are involved. Nigeria is a country blessed with so many resources, especially natural and human, but unfortunately, we have failed to channel these effectively for the betterment of the... Read More

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June 9, 2013

Opinion: FCT new transport policy – Can Jonathan please fire Bala Mohammed now?

By Wale Odunsi It is easy for Bala to call God’s name when he has never felt the long torturous trek from Zone 2 or Zone 3 down to Sky Memorial Plaza or Berger roundabout to get a bus. One of the many attributes attached to Nigeria is that it possesses Natural and Human resources... Read More

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Opinion: Women in administration – The Kwara example

by Onilemarun Kareem Nigerian women have proved to be more than mere bench-warming spectator even in the midst – of the male-dominated professional congregation. Women are at the heart of development as they control most of the non monetary economy (subsistence, agriculture, bearing children, domestic labour etc.) and play an important role in the monetary... Read More

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Opinion: Nigerians need to shut up and be patient with Jonathan

by Saatah Nubari We complain too much! We expect magic from people who are not magicians. I have tried to keep mute on happenings both past and present, and I have also tried to pretend that the ratio of intellectuals to credulous people in Nigeria is actually high. But seriously, let’s be realistic. Our ability to... Read More

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Opinion: Who will stop the excesses of Mr. President?

by Adams Abonu The unparallel commitment to the growth of our democracy being exemplified by the duo of President of the Senate David Mark and Speaker Aminu Tambuwaal is like an oasis in a desert of dreams. Fellow countryman, I trust that that this short letter does meet you in good spirit as you go... Read More

Opinion: 2015 – Lamido and Obasanjo’s selfish endorsement

by Iyobosa Uwugiaren Obasanjo knew the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua was suffering from a terminal ailment and may not be able to finish his tenure but he chose to impose him on the nation…. Alhaji Sule Lamido, the governor of Jigawa State, is seen by his political fans and followers as a star among his... Read More

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Opinion: Jonathan’s State of Emergency and the art of war

by Dolapo Aina The amnesty deal offered by the government wasn’t comprehended by all and sundry until the declaration of military involvement. “Generals are assistants of the nation. When their assistance is complete, the country is strong. When their assistance is defective, the country is weak. When the generals are completely thorough, their plans do... Read More

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Opinion: You only serve once – A case for retaining the NYSC

by Popoola David A feeling of importance started creeping in on us, the green khaki and the white shirts made us a “no-commoner”. In pain and sadness, we bid our friends and enemies “goodbye”, our five-year journey ended. National Youth Service Corps came calling, not everybody picked the call, some had to stay back. It... Read More

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Opinion: What to do when your bank network is ‘down’

by Isa Sanusi The prayer of every bank customer is, may i not be caught up in the ‘network is down’ scenario. For so many this prayer is hardly answered. The young lady wears, on top of her scalp, a mass of hair. Her hair is shining and every strand of it sticks out as... Read More

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Opinion: Of Nigerian women, skin bleaching and cancer

by Ifeanyi Igbokwe Many young ladies and women are tempted to lighten up their color a little bit; while on the surface it looks so fashionable and trendy but only if they know the health implication of bleaching,…. A couple of days back a report credited to the WHO tried confirmed how that 77 per... Read More

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Ayo Obe, Kole Shettima, others speak against gay bill

by Akan Ido The recently passed Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Bill and other Related Matters by the House of Representatives continues to generate a lot of reactions with many seeing it as a measure which tramples on the right of Nigerians to freely make choices on their sexual orientation. According to a press statement made public... Read More

Opinion: The cost of Sanusi’s success at the CBN

by Abiola Phillips The next CBN Governor should not be a banking industry operator. To appoint a serving or former bank managing director would be a big mistake. The term of office of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will end in 2014, but he has already announced that... Read More

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Opinion: Rethinking the concept of leadership in Nigeria

by Omozuwa Gabriel Osamwonyi Rethinking leadership is the first step to revitalising it. If we collectively understand the essence of leadership, it will foster a culture of political accountability, ….and reduce the insidious spread of corruption within the body politic. Leadership is an airy-fairly concept to many Nigerians. We are not lexically impoverished, it is... Read More