Africa: New scramble by forces of insecurity
Africa is witnessing a scramble for control, but this time the contestants are not colonial powers planting flags. They are terrorist organisations, criminal syndicates, traffickers, mercenaries, kidnappers, and armed groups exploiting Africa’s weaknesses. The result is a continent where insecurity is becoming an alternative system of power. The warning from US Africa Command (AFRICOM) should […]
Wanted – Hope, at least
IT is annoying to suggest that the most important issue in Nigeria’s politics is who becomes President in 2015. Unfortunately, it is true that the only issue defining Nigeria’s politics is the succession agenda — and it runs through all tiers of government and all the political parties.
Even Mark knows!
SENATE President, Bonaventure Alechenu David Mark has pedigree in Nigeria’s political landscape. His critics are many and they are wont to treat any Mark position with the uttermost scepticism. When he makes an important point, he is dismissed as just playing to the gallery.
Peace to the world
TODAY is the International Day of Peace. The United Nations dedicated this day to peace, to underline the importance of peace for human cohabitation and social progress.
Damage military didn’t do
OUR politicians never miss an opportunity to blame the military for the retarding growth of Nigeria. The 28-year cumulative hold on power the military had in the first 39 years of the nation’s life, agreed, left consequences Nigeria still suffers.
Mismanaging infrastructure deficit
NIGERIANS are hurt about the inadequacy of basic facilities the country requires to run effectively. Their absence affects economic and social life. Many Nigerians consider the situation irredeemable. Unknown to them, the country has added to infrastructure challenges by mismanaging the few that are available or refusing to create linkages that could result in their […]
