People & Politics

So, who killed Abacha and Abiola? By Ochereome Nnanna

So, who killed Abacha and Abiola? By Ochereome Nnanna

So much is touted about the “inviolability” of the sovereignty of nations under the United Nations Charter. It simply means that a nation’s entitlement to full control of its territory and affairs cannot be forcefully intruded upon by external powers. In practice, however, the amount of power a state projects determines its ability to defend its […]
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Away with population terrorism

Away with population terrorism

MY attitude to any notion of a constitutional conference is that it should be used as an instrument for achieving a peaceful revolution.

Falana should hands off Chimes’ case

Falana should hands off Chimes’ case

When the story broke out about a week ago, it predictably sparked off an outrage. Reclusive Governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime, was portrayed as detaining his wife, Clara, against her will in the Government House. There were other stories credited to the troubled First Lady, of the Governor’s alleged prolonged neglect of his marital duties.

If APC wins Tinubu’ll lose

If APC wins Tinubu’ll lose

There is not doubt that if the All Progressives Congress, APC, succeeds in its current drive to absorb the new-Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP, Nigerian democracy will be the better for it.

Much ado about ‘Oduahgate’

Much ado about ‘Oduahgate’

ODuahgate is the latest public scandal that has seized the public sphere in Nigeria in the past two weeks or so. It concerns an allegation that Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah, colluded with officials of one of the departments in her ministry, the Nigerian Civic Aviation Authority, NCAA, to order from Coscharis Motors, two armoured BMW cars at a cost totaling N255 million (or $1.6) for her use as Minister.

No to tribal delegates! (2)

No to tribal delegates! (2)

Left to me, this conference call by President Goodluck Jonathan will be transformed to a great opportunity for the nation.