Why is there no national outrage? By Ikechukwu Amaechi
What will ever provoke a national outrage? Why is it that nothing shocks Nigerians anymore even when those in power throw the kitchen sink at them? At what point will Nigerians say enough to insults from their so-called leaders? Why is it that our patience has become so elastic that no matter how outrageous the […]
Sexuality, hypocrisy, and everything in-between (3)
The University of Lagos, Akoka, has an effective system for handling such cases. For instance, the university’s management does not waste time in sanctioning any staff or student found guilty of such offence after thorough investigation – indeed, the university has zero tolerance for improper sexual conduct. In addition, aside from organising orientation programmes during which students are educated on various aspects of life in the university, including appropriate interpersonal relationships, there is a Counselling Centre run by experts in the relevant disciplines to help them deal with life’s issues in a rational, civilised and levelheaded manner.
Democracy: The ideal role of the media
Since the return of democracy in 1999, Nigerian political leaders have been occupied with the manipulation of both the people and the system. The result is that the nation is now practicing convoluted democracy in which political dissent is criminalized.
The economic imperative of the eastern corridor
If any lesson must be learned, and any good come from the current political and economic isolation of the Eastern parts of Nigeria, by the current APC-led government of President Muhammadu Buhari, it must be that ultimately, the states of the former Eastern region have more common grounds for political and economic action in the common interest of its people. The East of Nigeria does exist as a geographical reality. The contiguity of its various parts make it one of the most exciting areas for economic integration through strategic infrastructural linkages.
Amazing miracles on your way
Brothers and sisters, I am starting this week’s Joyful Homes in a joyous mood and I need you to condition yourself to be part of this.
Magu’s EFCC and the Freedom of Speech
Magu started well. Ribadu had so much zeal, the public treated his penchant for flagrant transgression of rights with levity. Magu is a great improvement on Ribadu. Ribadu attended to widespread rot with uncommon but unchecked enthusiasm. And the public responded with uncritical goodwill and doting adoration. That honeymoon era is gone. After Ribadu, the EFCC lapsed into willful docility. Farida’s agency fell into the hands of its enemies. And they smothered it . Corruption then was treated with the sort of sympathy normally reserved for addictions.
