Right-sizing the map of Africa
The United Nations General Assembly has, for the first time, formally endorsed a global shift away from the centuries-old Mercator map in favour of projections that show Africa—and other equatorial regions—in their true relative size. This “Correct the Map” resolution, spearheaded by Togo on behalf of the African Group and backed by the African Union, […]
Declare full-scale war on human traffickers
ONE of the gruesome highlights of 2017 was the exposé on the outrageous return of the long-abolished trans-Saharan slave trade occasioned by nefarious activities of human traffickers.
Sale of US war planes to Nigeria welcome
THE reported approval of the United States of America’s Department of State to sell crucial military aircraft to Nigeria to fight Boko Haram represents a major policy shift which gladdens the hearts of all well-meaning and patriotic Nigerians.
‘Fake’ cocoa inputs as threat to national security
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari should urgently respond to the distress call of cocoa farmers over allegations of supply of “fake” farm inputs by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture.
Northern senators’ retreat, a lesson for the South
The Northern Senators’ retreat which took place in December 2017 in Katsina, was remarkable for three reasons. First, its agenda pointed to the fact that Northern leaders, as always, are willing to put politics aside and face squarely the issues of common interest, such as the election campaigns in 2018/2019 and the future of Nigeria.
2018, year of sunshine after the rain
IT is the New Year’s Day 2018. If you are reading this editorial, then congratulations! You made it! You are one of the millions of lucky Nigerians who successfully braved the crushing economic recession of 2016 and 2017. As legendary Bob Marley put it, we are coming in “from the cold”.
