Sachet alcohol: A N100 threat Nigeria must not ignore
Thousands of Nigerians begin their day with something far more dangerous than tea: cheap alcohol. At bus stops, motor parks, roadside kiosks and places frequented by young people, sachets and tiny plastic bottles have made spirits remarkably easy to obtain. The small package may look harmless. It is not. The Federal Government, through the National […]
Delta – Midway Test For Politicians
THE election in Delta State tomorrow is a test for politicians as Nigerians look forward to the elections in April. There is no doubt the Court of Appeal found grounds to annul the governorship election of 14 April 2007.
Jonathan’s 2010 Achievements
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan is a modest man. This reflected in his 2010 achievements. He, however, went off the mark when he awarded his administration pass marks on these results.
Seasonal Greetings From Jos
ON Christmas eve, riots broke out in Jos, after blasts that have so far claimed 84 lives. Every month last year, there were killings in Jos or surrounding villages. Every such incident in Jos is religious, a clash between the two major religions and attempts at reprisals by the losing side in a former encounter.
Happening New Year
ANOTHER year is 24 hours away and people are full of expectations as they look forward to fulfilment of their dreams. It is an annual ritual that keeps the failures of the past year at bay. The beginning of every year affords people deep reflections on the past as they plan.
Justice For The Poor
JUSTICE moves slowly for the poor. It took seven years for suspects in the murder of Dr. Harry Marshal, Deputy National Chairman of the All Nigerian Peoples Party to be freed.
Budget Bothers
IT is the season of budgets. The federal government, states and local government councils are going through the ritual, for that is what the annual event has become. It is the time to reel out figures government will spend on itself.
Dealing With Corrupt Police Officers
EVERY Nigerian policeman, for uncountable reasons, believes he is a victim of the society he serves. A police refrain for years is that each society deserves the police it gets. Nigeria cannot be an exception.
Adieu, Chief Enahoro
EACH time a national icon like Chief Anthony Eromosele Enahoro passes on, the country descends into convoluted mourning to impress the uninitiated that Nigeria cares about its past, present or future. Nigeria remains uncaring even about issues that affect its existence.
Merely Christmas
TOMORROW is Christmas. It may just happen on millions of Nigerians who have survived one of the worst years of their lives. While Christmas used to be awaited with anticipations of the joys of the season, 2010 has been a year of unequalled challenges in the race for survival.
Cote d’Ivoire – Warning To Nigeria
IT is interesting that Nigeria was one of the earliest voices that asked President Laurent Gbagbo to concede victory to Alassane Qattara after the contentious election in Cote d’Ivoire.
