Osun guber as a primer to 2027 elections
The Osun State governorship election has offered Nigeria a preview of what the 2027 general elections could become—and what they must never become. It was preceded by an ugly cocktail of defections, political brinkmanship, institutional controversy and violence. Governor Ademola Adeleke’s hurried exit from the PDP, after failing to secure a route into the APC […]
Those who can’t fly
IT must be stated clearly that aviation authorities have statutory rights to decide which aircraft flies. They can also impose sanctions for infractions, in line with the law.
Where Is The Water?
THE World Bank, under its concerns for our economy, public health, gender issues, and grabbed headlines again with the news that it was providing additional $120 million credit facility to Nigeria to boost water supply in some of her urban cities.
Road Accidents – More Causes For Alarm
NIGERIA is reputed to have the second highest rate of road accidents among 193 countries and deaths from reckless driving are the third leading cause of death in Nigeria. In 2012, at least 473 persons died from a total of 1,115 vehicular accidents nationwide.
Missing the Baga point
MANY discussions about the killings in Baga, Borno State totally miss the point. The contentions are more about the number of people killed, rather than wondering if soldiers complied with rules of engagements for such operations.
FG Accepts Responsibility
THE Federal Government appears to be in a giving mode. Its announced N5.747 billion for disbursement to victims of post-2011 election violence in nine States is another of the series of government ill-thought actions. The move was based on the report of the Sheikh Ahmed Lemu community on the crisis.
No Amnesty For Terrorists
NIGERIANS are sharply divided over amnesty for terrorists who have held Northern Nigeria hostage. It is not the first time religious extremists are embarking on their avowed mission to force Islam on Nigeria, a multi-religious, secular state.
Finally A Peoples’ Constitution?
ONE of the biggest achievements of the House of Representatives – involving the people – in the constitution-making process is passing unnoticed because many Nigerians keep focusing on daily issues.
Before God, Before Man
THE funeral service of Chief Oluwole Awolowo, scion of the Awolowo family, was another occasion for public officials to display their importance rather than pay their respects to the dead with the solemnity the event demanded.
Stopping Rumours
RUMOURS are a big challenge facing the Bayelsa State Government. Governor Henry Seriake Dickson intends to counter rumours by law – spread rumours and be jailed.
Words Never Enough
AS the administration of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan approaches its mid-term, millions of Nigerians are in quandry on when the government they solidly voted for would deliver on its promises.
