Coping with the flood menace
The torrential rains that pounded Lagos, Ogun, Rivers and several parts of southern Nigeria on 30th June were not merely another episode of seasonal downpours. They were a damning reminder that Nigeria has learnt little from decades of recurring flood disasters. As roads disappeared beneath raging waters, homes were submerged, businesses grounded and thousands of […]
Aviation After Oduah
MANY Nigerians are relieved to see the departure of Adaeze Stella Oduah, former Minister of Aviation, whose tenure was tainted by the alleged inflation of costs of vehicles one of the parastatals in the Ministry purchased. The long-drawn controversy indicated public interest in vetting the conduct of public officials, a welcome development that we suggest should continue.
Working Without FRA
NIGERIA has some laws Nigerians would wonder why they were made. One of them is the Fiscal Responsibility Act, FRA, a 2007 law that expects prudent management of public finances from governments and their agencies.
Stopping Official Lawlessness
THE descent to anarchy, no matter the form it takes, should not be tolerated in any society that law and order guide. Some of the biggest challenges our law face are from the authorities, who stretch the limits of immunity, and constitute themselves into law. They chose which law to obey and the ones that they treat with disdain.
Where FoIA Does Not Apply
THE Lagos State Government, known for its accountability, openness and progressive credentials is in court contesting the right of the public to know how it spent a $90m World Bank facility for improvement of its schools.
Post-Mbu Rivers State
THE re-deployment of Commissioner of Police, Mr Joseph Mbu to Police Headquarters, Abuja, and the posting of CP Joseph Ogunshakin to Rivers State, have heightened expectations that peace would return to the State.
APC Membership Drive As Standard
THE registration exercise the All Progressives Congress embarked upon would be a defining point for the party, if the people realise the importance of the power they have been given, and use it.
Of Choristers, Hijab, Masquerades
NO governor has promoted religion more than Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State. He is proud of his religion for which he gets a lot of bashing. In response, he has accorded recognition to the three religions that he considers the major ones – Christianity, Islam and traditional ways.
When Security Fight Themselves
THE tragedy of the clash between the Police and the Navy in Warri would soon be consigned to a long list of similar incidents. Yet,no effort has been made to stop the dangerous re-occurence of such events.
Challenging INEC’s 2015 Schedule
THE surprise would have been if Nigerians did not debate the time table the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, released for the 2015 elections. We are in an era of mounting oppositions against anything that points to any semblance of orderliness, it is called the new politics.
We Pay Losing Bonus
NIGERIANS are too happy over the performance of the home-based Eagles at the just concluded CHAN contest in South Africa that they did not notice one of its blights – Nigeria paid bonus to the Eagles for losing to Ghana.
