Regulate scavenging, don’t criminalise it
The viral images of scavengers allegedly dismantling pillars of bridges in Lagos should alarm every responsible citizen. Any person who vandalises public infrastructure must face the law. But the disturbing conduct of some scavengers should not become an excuse for criminalising scavenging itself, an activity that provides livelihoods for thousands while performing an often-overlooked environmental […]
We need peace in Niger Delta
Like most well-meaning Nigerians, we are worried at the upshoot of violent activities in the Niger Delta.
Wanted: Justice for retired senior army officers
On June 10, 2016, Nigerian Army Spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, informed Nigerians that thirty eight senior army officers were retired based on “service exigencies”.
Nigeria’s unity is sacrosanct but negotiable
The renewed hostilities by militants in the Niger Delta and steps being taken by the Federal Government to resolve them have, once again, sparked off debates over the national question.
New Super Eagles coach: Delay is dangerous
Since Sunday Oliseh resigned as the coach of the Super Eagles, the team has been without a substantive manager. Following his exit, Samson Siasia was drafted to handle the team in an acting capacity for the remaining Nations Cup qualifying matches, which ended with Nigeria missing out in the competition holding in Gabon next year.
Rising kerosene misery index
Kerosene is largely the preferred domestic energy supply for the lower class in Nigeria, mainly for cooking. The landmark deregulation policy has led to a steady rise in pump prices which was the consequence of persistent scarcity. As at last week, the retail price had reached about N220 per litre in Lagos and as high as N300 in many parts of the country.
