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The absurdity of trying to build something on nothing (1)

The absurdity of trying to build something on nothing (1)

By Douglas Anele Supposing a plebiscite or opinion poll is conducted today asking ordinary Nigerians to answer “Yes” or “No” to the simple question: “Has your existential condition improved since the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by President Muhammadu Buhari took over power at the federal level,” majority of them particularly in the south would […]

Politics and Elections in Nigeria: What has changed?

Politics and Elections in Nigeria: What has changed?

By Tonnie Iredia With several reports in the last two months of crisis rocking virtually all political parties in Nigeria, it is now certain that the country does not have any real political party. It is a development that should be a cause for worry because all the nation’s woes are premised on our bogus […]

NYSC 5: Cut down in their prime

NYSC 5: Cut down in their prime

• A/Ibom laments ‘black Wednesday’ • Our shining star is gone – Rev Ekanem, one of the victims’ uncle By Harris Emanuel It was a heart wrenching moment as parents and guardians watched the remains of their children and wards draped in Nigerian flags brought out of the belly of the C-130 Air Force jet […]

Two Plagues Hit Nigeria: 653 dead as 22 states, FCT battle cholera, Covid-19 third wave festers

Two Plagues Hit Nigeria: 653 dead as 22 states, FCT battle cholera, Covid-19 third wave festers

Amid increasing COVID-19 cases, Nigeria is facing a concurrent outbreak of cholera which is spreading like wildfire. Currently, in 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, no fewer than 653 Nigerians have lost their lives to cholera as of July 25, 2021. Also, there are indications that more cases and deaths from the disease are imminent following the poor state of sanitation, hygiene practice and unsafe water sanitation.