Armed forces personnel and social media exposure
Social media has become a torchlight and a tripwire for Nigeria’s armed forces and security agencies. It has enabled the public to expose alleged oppression, corruption, and abuse that might otherwise remain buried. In January 2024, soldier Ruth Ogunleye used TikTok to allege sexual harassment, intimidation, and abuse by senior officers. The Army investigated and […]
Saudi Arabia vs Nigeria’s Citizen Ahman
THERE are many moments when Nigerians wonder where their government is. This must be one of them. A 22-year-old Nigerian, Abdullahi Suleiman Ahman has been held against his will in Saudi Arabia since 7 September 2010.
Superstition Creates Panic
THE other week, parents in Ibadan rushed to schools to secure their wards after rumours that politicians were preying for 200 people who would be sacrificed to ensure their victory in the 2011 elections.
Freedom Of Information For None
OUR legislators cut a pitiable sight when they complain about being cheated in the political intrigues parties call primaries. Many of them are the first to run to the media with their complaints.
Mubarak flees, who is next?
I do not care what people say about me. Right now, I care about my country, I care about Egypt. — Hosni Mubarak, former President of Egypt, in an interview with a French television journalist.
Justice Ayo Salami – A Landmark Protest
JUSTICE Isa Ayo Salami, President Court of Appeal, through his loud rejection of a proposed elevation to the Supreme Court, a suit against the action, and allegations against the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Aloysius Katsina_Alu, made a landmark.
Rays Of Hope From NYSC
FOR a country that wastes its resources on avoidable confusion, the strides some members of the National Youth Service Corps make in their assignments spread rays of hope about a future where younger people can assume responsibilities to ensure a better Nigeria.
Police Brutality Meets Mob’s Anger
THOSE taking Nigerians for granted should rate their anger and reaction to recent incidents. Nigerians are becoming impatient with lawlessness. When they cannot take it any longer, they take the laws into their own hands.
Africa’s dictators, Jonathan’s one term
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan’s choice of the African Union summit in Addis Ababa to announce he intended to spend only one term, if elected, hopefully sent a message to Africa’s lengthening list of sit-tight rulers, who put their countries under perpetual tension.
INEC Please Be Ready
THE bedlam at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should be a concern to all who expect INEC to conduct the April elections with a measure of seriousness.
When Life Is Worth Nothing
The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government – Section 14 (2b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
