Dangers of state governments bankrolling mass weddings
Kano’s recent announcement that it spent N1.5bn to bankroll mass weddings should prompt national alarm rather than applause. Kano State remains rampant in the worrying roster of northern states – including Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and Borno – that have for years organised and financed large-scale nuptial ceremonies. Authorities offer three common rationales: to reduce […]
State Creation – Mark’s Chance For Fame
DAVID Bonaventure Achelenu Mark, senate president for a historic second term, has another chance at becoming a famous democrat.
After establishing control of the Senate, we had thought he would use the huge goodwill he has generated in addressing issues that would strengthen the federation. No, he is returning to his primal desires of creating States.
Minimum Wage – Now elections are over
WE predicted the Minimum Wage Act was more of political gimmick to rein in workers’ votes. The elections were too close for anyone to oppose labour openly.
Africa – Killing Her Children Through Education
IN the past week, four incidents in three countries detailed the killing attention African governments give education. We do not believe the cases are isolated. Only their devastating consequences vary from one country to the other.
What Manner Of Cabinet?
IT is fairly easy to guess why everyone wants to be a Minister in the cabinet that is in the works. The focus may be the resources Ministers control and the powers that flow from allocating the resources.
Tired Of Promises
PROMISES raise our hope, increase our confidence, and change our attitude to situations. Our reactions to promises depend on who made them and the circumstances that produced them.
