Boko Haram Amnesty: Getting Down to the Basics
As the federal government inaugurates the amnesty committee for Boko Haram, Vincent Obia looks at the task before the committee and the role of the religious and traditional communities in...
Taraba: A Realignment of Political Forces
Last Monday, Nigerians, particularly indigenes and residents of Taraba State, were jolted by the news of the removal of Rt. Hon. Istifanus Haruna Gbana as Speaker of Taraba State House...
NIGERIA: ‘Erosion of Values, Major Cause of Insecurity in Anambra
The worsening insecurity in Anambra State occasioned by the increasing spate\ of kidnappings and armed robbery has been traced to the erosion of Igbo values of hard work and honest...
Nigeriaphohia and Senator Mark’s Righteous Indignation
The Senate President, Dr. David Mark, is well-known for his forthrightness, courage and candour, always saying it as it is unlike other politicians who doublespeak. Perhaps, his military background belies...
NGO Rallies States to Tackle Environmental Pollution
Worried by the rising problem of environmental pollution and degradation facing the country, a non-governmental organisation, Mary- Elika Foundation has floated an initiative to ginger state governments into action to...
Sacrificing the Party to Save Nigeria
History is upon us, asking something bold of us. Those who hear must respond to its call because history is impatient. If we tarry, history shall not. If we fail...
GIS: Okonjo-Iweala Meets Captains of Industry Monday
The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will tomorrow, Monday April 29, hold an interactive session with captains of industry, heads of multinational and...
Aregbesola : Love, Respect for Values Necessary for Religious Harmony
The Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has called for tolerance, forbearance, love and accommodation among people of all faiths even in the face of persecution and harassment. Aregbesola, who was...
NIGERIA: Echo of Employment From the Graveyard
Events in the Senate last week were full of surprises. Different activities which took place in the upper chamber were marked by intrigues. First, a bewildered Senate committee probing bribe-for-job...
Rivers PDP: As Amaechi and Wike Draw Up the Battle Lines
As Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, and his former Chief of Staff and current Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, square up against each other For...