All over the world, there is considerable consensus that democracy is the best form of government. While some applaud its people-oriented nature, others are attracted to the freedom it gives to every individual in society.

The swearing-in of the erstwhile Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Bala James Ngilari as the new Governor of the State has in several ways changed the political climate in the State. It has also illuminated the vagaries and fragility of political weather.

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has since 1999 been winning landslide victories to continuously form the federal government of Nigeria. Although not much has been achieved by the party in terms of good governance and appreciable improvement in the living standards of the people, she has continued to chorus its song of ruling the nation for another century.

In less than 72hours from today, Nigeria would be due for another independence anniversary – the 54th

The Nigeria Army last Tuesday announced the sentencing of 12 soldiers to death by firing squad for mutiny. The soldiers had allegedly attempted to kill their commanding officer during a mutiny in May at the Maimalari Barracks, Maiduguri. Considering that mutiny is a serious military offence, we cannot but agree that a severe penalty that can deter a recurrence is in order. Several analysts have taken time to copiously comment on the subject but no one appears to be in favour of the judgment of the tribunal.