Why Nigeria must invest in mangroves preservation
Nigeria and the world are bleeding biodiversity at an alarming rate. Globally, the United Nations (UN) reports that 420 million hectares of forest, which is roughly the size of the European Union, have been lost since 1990, with mangroves vanishing even faster at 35 per cent of their original extent. In Nigeria, the Niger Delta’s mangrove […]
Dealing With Corrupt Police Officers
EVERY Nigerian policeman, for uncountable reasons, believes he is a victim of the society he serves. A police refrain for years is that each society deserves the police it gets. Nigeria cannot be an exception.
Adieu, Chief Enahoro
EACH time a national icon like Chief Anthony Eromosele Enahoro passes on, the country descends into convoluted mourning to impress the uninitiated that Nigeria cares about its past, present or future. Nigeria remains uncaring even about issues that affect its existence.
Merely Christmas
TOMORROW is Christmas. It may just happen on millions of Nigerians who have survived one of the worst years of their lives. While Christmas used to be awaited with anticipations of the joys of the season, 2010 has been a year of unequalled challenges in the race for survival.
Cote d’Ivoire – Warning To Nigeria
IT is interesting that Nigeria was one of the earliest voices that asked President Laurent Gbagbo to concede victory to Alassane Qattara after the contentious election in Cote d’Ivoire.
PDP’s Politics Of Convenience
WEEKS ago, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at a forum promised to assist women vying for political offices next year. Between official promises of giving them automatic tickets (even for seats that are already occupied) and the moderated version that they will be provided funds to contest against others, there is no decision on the matter. PDP keeps vacillating on its position on primaries.
