by Abimbola Adelakun So, I wonder, is this what “grass-roots politics” in Nigeria is all about or what we are witnessing is a subversion of a good idea? Where are the moral conservatism and a sense of collective values that, ideally, drive what is called grass-roots politics? This piece is not intended as another commentary... Read More
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by Ifeanyi Uddin To be fair to his critics, the new CBN governor did not dimension his tasks this lucidly. For the most part, he came across like a low-level treasury apparatchik. This month the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) rate-setting committee (the Monetary Policy Committee — MPC) meets for the first time under its... Read More
by Abdulaziz Abdulaziz In sum, because of the feeble crutches the Washington Post piece is hinged on, the President, to our collective embarrassment, ended up like the proverbial he-goat who went on a tryst and returned pregnant. Like when he speaks, when we see the president writes, it is something that jolts us. We the... Read More
by Paul Utho In the build up to the 2011 Presidential election, some unscrupulous elements had vowed to make the nation ungovernable if they lost. Could the bombings be a fallout of that election and threat? Who will be left to govern if all Nigerians are killed through one form of bomb blast or another? ... Read More
by Desmond Ike- Chima Do you know that average Nigerian artiste worships Olisa like a god just because they want to get rotations of their songs On Air? I have read and listened with dismay and dejection several abusive speeches hulled on musician and Punch Newspaper Columnist, Etcetera by perceived ‘respected’ On Air Personalities, Freeze... Read More
by Omozuwa Gabriel Osamwonyi Evidently, tiny men cannot move Nigeria forward, their continuous dominance in politics, which thrives on popular apathy, endangers our collective prosperity and unity. The Punch Newspaper, on December 9, 2013 reported that: “Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said Nigerian politicians lacked the virtues of great men and that none could be compared... Read More
by Chinedu Nnawetanma The ISIS can be likened to Nigeria’s Boko Haram. The two militias have professed corresponding agendas and have a parallel modus operandi in driving the government out of the territories they have interest in. On Sunday, the 29th of June, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), now preferring to be... Read More
by Jason Njoku For all those who don’t like my opinions, beyond trying to organise my assassination, I would caution you just don’t read my blog. Your life will be better without it! Public Service Announcement. For all those who don’t like my opinions, beyond trying to organise my assassination, I would caution you just... Read More
by Deji Ashiru- Balogun Whether you own a dog or a cat, a bird or a reptile, a rabbit or fish, you should be aware that your pet can have an effect on your health by infecting you with certain diseases Your pet can give you so much: love, attention, entertainment, company – and infection.... Read More
by Okey Ndibe When we see Nigeria’s parade of PhDs act and speak as if each issue is defined by their particular ethnicity or religion, then we must pause and ask salient questions. Here’s one fundamental question: Is the possession of an academic degree (or degrees) synonymous with being educated? For me, one of the... Read More
by Perry Brimah I rejoiced in our loss. We deserved it for more reasons than one. We are a nation at loss. We are a lost nation. Why did I tell my friends that I hoped and prayed Nigeria soon got knocked out of the World cup? Why did I jump when France scored its... Read More
by Toks Ero Nigeria’s delegation is perhaps the largest in Africa. Why did Nigeria need to send such a large delegation? These men and women are neither footballers nor part of the coaching crew or members of the Nigerian Supporters Club. The 2014 World Cup is underway in Brazil. I am happy and proud that Nigeria... Read More
by Akin Adesokan It is true that the electorate in Ekiti made a choice it considered to be in its interest. But I think it is a bad choice, and it doesn’t matter whether or not I live there. I do not think that people of Fayose’s intellect should be in position of power in... Read More
by Stephen Aguegboh ”In the movie, Prison Break, Agent Mahone told Michael Scofield: “We think alike, the only difference between us is that you are a few seconds faster than I am”; he meant that that was the only edge Scofield had over him.” As a kid, I always dreaded the fact that I stammered. Aside from... Read More
by Prince Deji Adeyanju In summary what is in the mind of every Niger Delta militant either it be Dokubo Asari, TomPolo, Ateke Tom, Boyloaf, etc is that if Boko Haram “brings a war on their land, the gates of hell will be opened. As I write this article today the 1st of July, 2014,... Read More
by Labaran Saleh A believer in constructive and sometimes intellectual engagements, Dasuki has continued to promote dialogues through conferences and summit towards proffering solutions to lingering security crises in the country while ensuring that security agencies remain focused in maintaining law and order. At a recent private engagement with the media, a prince of the... Read More
by Subomi Plumptre Money isn’t everything. Managers need to know they matter and that their contributions are appreciated. For the past 15 years, I’ve worked with entrepreneurs – as a member of the Management team at Alder Consulting, alongside cause-centred founders and with companies on whose Boards I serve. It’s been a mind-expanding ride and... Read More
by Grace Efezokhae Who says being a Christian doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be romantic? Haven’t you read the Book of Songs of Solomon before? Many times I am not happy when people see practicing Christians as being boring set of people. I love Jesus a lot and I don’t get it when people try to live the... Read More
by Rahman Ali At the meeting, Gov. Amosun nearly went on all fours asking the state civil servants what they want him to do because he is now “ready to listen to them”. Imagine a government that did not bother about the welfare of the workers now suddenly changing gear after the Ekiti ‘show’ by... Read More
by Bola Tinubu Since the 1999 transition from military to civilian rule, we have effectively limited our definition of democracy to the holding of elections with little regard to the quality thereof. There are two jarring problems with this self-imposed constraint. PROTOCOL I thank all of you for participating in this maiden Freedom House... Read More
by Femi Aribisala Speaking of himself in the third person, Tinubu declared: “Nobody, no one under the sun, under the United Nations Human Rights Charter, can stop Bola Tinubu’s ambition.” King Nebuchadnezzar gloried in his kingdom and declared: “Is this not magnificent Babylon, which I have built as a royal capital by my mighty power... Read More
by Imoh David Charlie Boy like Nuhu Ribadu has began a new trend which I hope will soon be followed. The insistence on protocols is not an embarrassment unless to those who had no intention to respect protocol. In time past it was regarded as impossible for a governor to be arrested in the territory... Read More
by Tunde Leye Everyday, all around me, I see a Nigeria that the older generation has bequeathed to us. It is a nation where nothing works, whose citizens are harassed the world over simply because they carry a green passport and one which it takes a lot of effort to be proud of. Whenever I... Read More
by Taju Tijani Fayemi’s political humiliation from the hand of Fayose, an anti-Omoluwabi persona, should make the rethink more desperately urgent! I have read all the overloaded narratives, unnecessary innuendoes, and shuddering vagueness that were said to conspire against Dr. John Kayode Fayemi and his eventual defeat at the last gubernatorial election in Ekiti State.... Read More
by Babatunde Fashola Is it logical human behaviour for a land of many intellectuals to reject so overwhelmingly an incumbent that was a respected family man, a devout Catholic, gentleman and urbane representative, even in his own ward? As the ink is yet to dry on the analysis of the results of the recent Ekiti... Read More
by Elnathan John What is my point? For as long as we keep having two faces – one for when our corrupt leaders are not looking and another when we actually meet them – these men and women without consciences will keep raping us. Unless citizens can rise up and demand accountability and not cede... Read More
by Bayo Oluwasanmi To my people of Ekiti State – land of honor and fountain of knowledge – you must always watch out for mercenary hypocrites’ clever disguise. Much has been written about the outcome of the Ekiti State gubernatorial elections. Political pundits are still squaring off over the reasons why Governor Kayode Fayemi lost.... Read More
by Hannatu Musawa Sadly, many leaders especially in Africa hardly ever relinquish power with the kind of grace and demeanor Governor Fayemi exhibited in the aftermath of the Ekiti elections. As the dust in Ekiti settles in the aftermath of the gubernatorial election, memories of the grueling and hard fought campaigns have already started fading... Read More
by Femi Aribisala When we listen to Jesus, we discover he would never offer any sacrifice for sins because he insists sacrifices are useless. READ: Jesus can never be a sacrifice for our sins (Part 1) On the Mount of Transfiguration, God the Father counsels that, henceforth, we should only listen to Jesus. He puts... Read More
by Tarila Marclint Ebiede Some pundits and commentators claimed that Fayemi’s principled stance on idealistic democratic politics and his refusal to engage in patronage politics is the reason behind the loss Discussions on the results of the recently concluded gubernatorial elections in Ekiti State dominate both social and traditional media. The focus has been largely on... Read More
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