Arresting the diphtheria scourge
Nigeria’s continuing diphtheria outbreak is a grim reminder that preventable diseases can become deadly when public-health systems fail to sustain basic immunisation. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says more than 10,000 confirmed cases have been recorded in 2026, with Kano, Borno and Bauchi among the worst-affected states. The figures are particularly […]
Northern govs and Saudi loan
We are not surprised at the dust being raised in the bid by the three geopolitical zones of the old Northern Nigeria to obtain what is described as “a multi-billion Dollar” loan from the Saudi Arabia-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB).
Torture of Amari Sunday by Army cadets
The primary responsibility of the military is to defend the constitution and the territorial integrity of the country. Their tough and rigorous training is designed to build their enduring capacity demanded by their calling. That is what differentiates them from civilians. That is why they are confined to the barracks except when on duty.
Retooling the budget process
ONE of the sacred collaborative duties of the executive and legislative arms of government at the federal level is the preparation, passage and endorsement of the budget of the Federal Government.
Budget 2016 a litmus test for Buhari
After being initially stigmatised in the “missing budget” saga, the 2016 Appropriation Bill, which is being tooth-combed for passage by the National Assembly, if properly implemented, could revive the economy and rapidly exit Nigeria, for the first time since the civil war, from being a hostage to crude oil.
Give the Army modern weapons
Nigerians have often wondered why, just when it seems our gallant military forces are about to snuff out the Boko Haram insurgents, they make daring resurgences.
