ECOWAS — beyond the glitter of new edifices
President Bola Tinubu’s ribbon-cutting for a gleaming new ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja offered a flattering image of ambition — but brick and glass do not heal the fractures that threaten the community’s very purpose. Fifty-one years after its founding in 1975 in Lagos to promote economic integration, collective security, free movement and democratic stability across […]
For 2015 to be different
NIGERIA is in its longest stretch of civil rule. The 13 years of uninterrupted civilian administration has expanded the yearning for more democratic space in politics and in the handling of our individual and group affairs.
To Our Teachers
WHAT would the world be without teachers? October 5, World Teachers Day passed quietly. Nigerians agree on the importance of teachers, except that the importance is addressed with words. It is sad.
Ondo – INEC’s next school
WOULD the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, use Ondo State to continue its learning processes? Since INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega came into office two years ago, INEC has promised to be better with every election.
Constitution review – A chance to be heard
THE two days the Senate Committee on Constitution Review has proposed for a public hearing — 11 and 12 October — will not be enough time for Nigerians to be heard on their future.
Another Mubi massacre
NEITHER the official reaction, nor the reasons adduced for the killing of more than 40 students of tertiary institutions in Mubi, Adamawa State, can excuse another round in the loss of lives.
