By Douglas Anele In my view, the arrogant anti-democratic conduct of President Buhari’s subordinates are largely rooted in his obsession with loyalty and penchant for disrespecting both the legislative and judicial arms of government because they are confident that the President will stand by them no matter what. Consider the on-going push-me-I-push-you between the Senate, […]

Anger spread like fire at Pari Chowk in Greater Noida, about 40 kilometres away from the heart of Delhi, on Monday. More than 100 people, who had gathered at the quaint roundabout with candles to stage a vigil after the death of a 17-year-old student, ended up attacking Africans spotted anywhere in the vicinity. They alleged that the teenager died after a few Nigerians forced him to inhale drugs.

Defiant students: We won’t leave India TWO Nigerian siblings thrashed by a mob inside a Greater Noida mall, India, last Sunday, suffered facial injuries and minor fractures but have been ruled out of danger by doctors. Endurance Amarawa (21) and Precious Amarawa (24) attacked by scores of people who were enraged by the death of […]

I recently had guests from the UK who had given me six months heads up that they planned to visit Nigeria. As always I am very particular about the comfort of my guests, so will go all out to ensure that the room is neat, the ambience is smelling nice and conductive there is water and drinks available, a few magazines and ample wardrobe space for convenience. The bathroom will have soap, toothpaste and all other required toiletries regardless of whether they brought their own or not. Invariably I like to play the perfect host, I then expect that my guest in return will be gracious guests, it is not mandatory but courteous.

On an occasion such as this in our national life when unprecedented events occur daily, it requires two words of wisdom from down the ages to assist us in understanding the position in which we find ourselve