Boat mishaps: When will they end?
Nigeria must begin to confront boat mishaps as a national public-safety crisis. The latest tragedy at Gorau village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where 65 people reportedly died, is too grim a reminder of the price Nigerians pay for regulatory failure and government neglect. The tragedy is particularly disturbing because it was […]
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.
Army’s Dismissal Of Ayodeji
THE army’s trial and punishment of Lance Corporal Sunday Ayodeji should be commended for the possibilities it holds for army-civilian relationships. The army said it was not party to its personnel misbehaving in public and challenged the public to alert authorities of further breaches.
Ministerial Screening – A Point Smartly Missed
WHAT most Nigerians dreaded, about the screening of ministers, the men and women President Goodluck Jonathan would use to implement his transformation agenda, is about coming true, the screening will not be thorough.
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.
