37 lives in custody: When the state becomes accountable to the dead, by Ejiro Ofoye
Nigeria is once again confronted with a tragedy that should trouble the conscience of every citizen: 37 people arrested over alleged illegal mining have died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The immediate facts are disturbing. The suspects were arrested during enforcement operations around the […]
Dirty secrets in the cut-off war
ANYONE reading the papers last week will be forgiven to think that the worst demons from hell have descended on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
Choosing between Nigeria and Morocco
WITH the 42-year old Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, meeting in December to decide on the divisive application of the North African Kingdom of Morocco to join, an all-inclusive public forum was held in Abuja.
Like raw egg, like marriage
I believe every marriage that breaks up impoverishes and diminishes humanity. I personally feel very sad. That is why I find the breakup of the marriage of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his wife, Olori Wuraola Zaynab, very painful. The marriage lasted barely 17 months.
Sad anniversary number one
I still struggle to empty my head of incarceration-related daymares and nightmares…and find it extremely hard to summon up the courage to go home to Port Harcourt…and have not been able to bring myself to sleep in the family residence again
Fani-Kayode: How deep is your love?
THAT President Muhammadu Buhari is back home after his medical vacation in Britain is no longer news. The best point at which to start today’s analysis is to join all people of goodwill in welcoming him back, lest we might be accused of belonging to the group that loves him so much and yet wish him evil.
