Coping with the flood menace
The torrential rains that pounded Lagos, Ogun, Rivers and several parts of southern Nigeria on 30th June were not merely another episode of seasonal downpours. They were a damning reminder that Nigeria has learnt little from decades of recurring flood disasters. As roads disappeared beneath raging waters, homes were submerged, businesses grounded and thousands of […]
Languages To Divide Us
Though tribe and tongue may differ, in brotherhood we stand. – A verse from the national anthem used 1960-1978.
Minimum Wage Wrangle
IT is obvious that our governments think governance is theatrics. The ceaseless disputations over payment of the minimum wage show a set of people who think more of their offices, their comfort than what would benefit others.
People, Press, Power
THE power of the press (media) is over-stated as the demise of the 168-year-old News of the World, one of the world’s most famous newspapers, has proven. The paper closed because it was obvious that the scandal would result in business losses.
Nigerians Can Count Promises
WE can count. One of the things we number well is promises. This may have something to do with the expectations politicians who made them would soon forget. President Goodluck Jonathan may have a different intention in saying he did not have a number of items in the agenda of his administration.
Fighting known enemies, creating new ones
THE French have vast interests in Nigeria.
The range stretches from aviation, manufacturing, trading to oil and gas. The French proposal to assist Nigeria with her internal security can be seen in the context of protecting French investments in Nigeria and the ECOWAS region, but a more profound analysis would include strengthening of French influence in the sub-region — which it currently dominates — by capturing its most prized component, Nigeria.
