Where are the campaigns for 2027? By Tonnie Iredia
As soon as a new president was sworn into office in Nigeria on May 29, 2023, politicians began to campaign for the 2027 elections that were 4 years away establishing clearly that they are in power for personal gains only. Political analysts shouted in vain that the continuation of electioneering at the end of one […]
State of the nation: Economic and social integration of the South West zone
BY now, the Clinton family of US would have become unpopular in the Federal Government circle because of the forthrightness in the speeches of the famous members of that family. About five years ago, Hilary Clinton, as America‘s Secretary of State expressed her shock and disbelief that an oil rich Nigeria could be an heavy importer of oil refined products.
Ilah in the eyes of Uduaghan
There was something unique about the reception Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan held for the Super Eagles while celebrating their 2013 Nations Cup feat.
CAF election politics worries Minister
Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Wednesday expressed concern over the type of politics that is being introduced into the forthcoming Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Council seat election.
Which Way, Nigeria? (II)
Please, follow today’s piece with sympathy for a country called Nigeria: For stealing N23 billion from the Police Pension Fund, Yusufu walks our streets today in full freedom, having paid the fine of N750, 000 (0.003% of his loot); for allegedly mismanaging (perhaps a clear euphemism for stealing) close to N200 billion of Customs, Immigration and Prisons Pension funds, Maina has been officially provided a safety valve within which to escape to foreign lands to enjoy his loot; and for stealing an old Mitsubishi bus, Citizen Onwe has been admitted to Asaba Prison for 50 years without any option of fine.
Before President Jonathan touches down in Borno
THE story broke last week that President Goodluck Jonathan will soon visit Borno state.
