Igbo identity crisis: The DNA option (2), by Ochereome Nnanna
Since the end of the Biafra War in January 1970, ethnic disunity has wreaked great havoc in the former Eastern Region. In the former Northern Region, the Minorities (especially Christians and non-Muslims) want to be fully accepted by the so-called “Hausa/Fulani” Muslim Majority, who wield overwhelming power. But they (the Minorities) are rebuffed, discriminated against […]
To have known Enahoro
AT the beginning of 1990, things were pretty bad for the country; it was reeling under directionless military dictatorship. Some Nigerians like Tanko Yakassai, Uche Chukwumerije, R B K Okafor, Frederick Fasehun, Beko Ransome-Kuti and Mahmud Waziri were convinced that something needed to be done fast to save the country from the rapacious military and possible disintegration.
The November 30 decision: Hypocrisy better than indifference
ACCORDING to the December 5 NEXT on Sunday, President Goodluck Jonathan approved the sale of the official residences of the presiding officers of the National Assembly.
How transparent can Jega’s INEC be?
A LOT of what would make the 2011 elections successful is being hinged on the personal integrity of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega.
N87bn to elect treasury looters?
Democracy is popularly defined as a system of government designed by the people for the people. The adoption of this style as best practice of governance by several nation states is supported by the far reaching economic and social progress made by those countries with strong democratic principles and structures.
Siasia, the media and us
A small story. Tuesday I was in the office of the NFF Deputy Secretary General Technical, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme with Chief Onigbinde, and Chairman Christian Chukwu when a colleague ( Journalist ) walked in.
