When will Nigeria’s IDP camps finally close?
For millions of internally displaced Nigerians scattered across about 3,900 camps and settlements nationwide, home is no longer a place of comfort but a distant memory. Many have spent years in camps established as temporary shelters that have gradually evolved into permanent settlements. The question that should trouble every Nigerian is: when will these IDP […]
More Than Memorials
A CENATOPH – the second in eight years – was erected for victims of the Dana crash of 3 June 2012 at the crash site in Iju-Ishaga, a crowded Lagos neighbourhood. The plane’s 153 passengers and crew, and another 10 people on ground perished.
PDP Never Changes
MORE discerning Nigerians would not be surprised at the suggestions that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, should not conduct primaries for its presidential and governorship candidates. With Chief Tony Anenih, Chairman of PDP’s Board of Trustees adding his voice to “no primaries”, the matter is already settled.
Mid Term, Mixed Fortunes
TWO years into his presidency Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is celebrating the achievements of the administration. The President and his acolytes at a May 29 event that exalted sycophancy awarded himself high marks, egged on by Ministers, who one after the other applauded whose wisdom was behind the achievements, of course the President’s.
AU Beyond 50th Anniversary
FOR African leaders the attainment of the Golden age by the African Union, which started of as the Organisation of African Unity in May 1963, was something to celebrate. But it was a celebration that was lacking in highlight of accomplishments on social, political and economic fronts.
What Governors, What Forum?
THE most important issue in Nigeria now is leadership of the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF. It has eclipsed security challenges the country faces.
