Why Nigeria must invest in mangroves preservation
Nigeria and the world are bleeding biodiversity at an alarming rate. Globally, the United Nations (UN) reports that 420 million hectares of forest, which is roughly the size of the European Union, have been lost since 1990, with mangroves vanishing even faster at 35 per cent of their original extent. In Nigeria, the Niger Delta’s mangrove […]
Something Needs to be Done About NNPC
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, is a towering representation of impunity with which government agencies act. Something needs to be done about NNPC, and quickly too, to make the point that no individual or organisation is above the law.
Of Nigeria’s 30 Planes
WHEN she came into office in 2011, Minister of Aviation Princess Stella Oduah promised a new national airline by September 2012. Her deadline passed with a word about the airline which was her solution to challenges air travellers face.
Jonathan Never Promised Speed
NIGERIANS amaze President Goodluck Jonathan. They quickly accuse his administration of not delivering on his election promises. Where this does not stick, they alleged he is slow, so slow in addressing the country’s challenges.
No Welfare Without Security
Places of Christian worship, entertainment centres, police stations, and army barracks have been most targeted. The Police Headquarters and the United Nations offices in Abuja were attacked.
Farmers Need More Than Phones
THE Federal Government should stop ridiculing Nigeria globally by celebrating belated discovery of schemes other countries are pondering their effectiveness. The latest mockery is planned provision of mobile phones to 10 million farmers.
2015 Is Now!
NOBODY expects President Goodluck Jonathan or his aides to know about campaign posters that surfaced in Abuja luring the President to another shot at the top job in 2015. The President, an honourable man, has told us he would only think about 2015 by next year.
How To Make 2013 Work
HOPES of 2013 being a better year than 2012 are built mostly on fragments of antiquated promises, worsened by public officers holding the public responsible for their lethargic performances.
Truth That Hurt Jonathan
CATHOLIC Bishop of Bomadi, Hyacinth Egbedo hit headlines with his remarks at the funeral of General Owoye Andrew Azazi, former National Security Adviser. He blamed the death on the poor condition of the East-West Road and corruption. His audience included President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Seriake Henry Dickson.
Where We Are At 100
NIGERIA came into being today, 100 years ago, when British colonialists merged two administrative entities –Northern Protectorate and South Protectorate. The journey since then has witnessed many landmarks among them the Civil War of 1967-1970.
A bridge of promise
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan must have forgotten that construction of a second Niger Bridge was one of his 91 campaign promises. It took the visit of a delegation from the South-East to nudge to momentary wakefulness on the bridge.
