Giving ex-prisoners another chance
The appeal by rehabilitated female ex-inmates for society to reject stigma is a timely reminder that punishment should not become a life sentence after release. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) itself now has a statutory mandate to reform, rehabilitate and reintegrate offenders, while its programmes include education, vocational training and income generation through farms and […]
@ 53: Leaders Blame Leaders
SENATORS shifted their attention to blaming the woes of Nigeria in the past 53 years on leaders – obviously they did know they were part of the leadership that has stalled Nigeria’s development, if only in the 14 years that they have worn democracy as a mantra, without inclination to thedevelopment of the country.
Everyone’s a terrorist
THE easiest way to get away with anything is to claim you are acting against a terrorist. Once the charge is pressed, with the attendant publicity, the onus is on the suspect to extricate himself from the allegation.
Continued Secrecy On Jumbo Pay
FOR the umpteenth time, the nation was again, told that Nigeria holds the dismal record of having the highest paid legislators globally.
Anambra 2013: For Votes To Count
ANAMBRA State has managed to be on the amazing side of politics. It seems to have an unceasing affinity to bizarre political offerings.
Rampaging Herdsmen
THE menace of herdsmen all over Nigeria is spreading like wildfire. The consequences are igniting conflicts in the country. Hardly a day passes without their unsavoury activities being reported in the media.
