Atiku Abubakar: Sewing Nigeria back together

by Atiku Abubakar Together Nigerians must recognise the underlying problems that have ushered in Nigeria’s current problems, and develop sustainable solutions to reverse the downward trends of apathy, insecurity, unemployment and intolerance. Nigeria is at a crossroads, entombed within a growing quagmire shaped by chronic apathy and an institutionalised disregard for human welfare. A once... Read More

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January 24, 2014

Phil McNuilty: Can Juan Mata save Manchester United’s season?

by Phil McNuilty It looked more a case of whether United and Moyes could actually do without Mata rather than a question of whether they needed him in the first place. Manchester United’s club-record £37m move for Juan Mata has prompted questions about whether they need Chelsea’s gifted Spaniard and where manager David Moyes will... Read More

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December 28, 2013

Dele Momodu: The Dangote checkmate and how the 2015 elections will play out

by Dele Momodu That person may turn out to be Alhaji Sule Lamido, the embattled Governor of Jigawa State. Nothing is ever too strange or stupidly bizarre in this macabre dance. The name of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa has also been touted for his nationwide popularity and achievement as Military Governor of Lagos State. Fellow... Read More

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December 5, 2013

Opinion: Why the PDP is now in opposition

by Ayegba Israel Ebije It is therefore in this direction of reasoning that the Niger and Jigawa governor may have decided to stay just to avoid political suicide and in the case of Niger, decamping to a fragmented state opposition amidst existing PDP zoning structure will only affect his resolve to ensure that every zone... Read More