Rehabilitating South Africa evacuees
The latest xenophobic violence in South Africa has again exposed the precarious existence of African migrants in a country that owes much of its liberation history to African solidarity. Nigerians and other foreigners have been harassed, threatened, and driven from homes and businesses by armed mobs and vigilantes. More disturbing is the apparent inability or […]
A bond for Niger Bridge II
AFTER years of playing sick politics with the Second Niger Bridge, the Federal Government seems to have decided to get serious with it.
Golden Jubilee Budget
THE Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has spoken against the wasteful budgeting of N10 billion for the 50th Independence anniversary of Nigeria’s independence.
Jega’s INEC
OPTIMISMS about vast changes the appointment of Professor Attahiru Jega as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, would ensure, do not reflect an understanding of the challenges of Nigeria’s electoral process.
Sixteen years of June 12
This was even more profound given the fact that the rival National Republican Convention (NRC) had a more balanced ticket of Alhaji Bashir Tofa as presidential candidate and Dr Sylvester Ugoh as his running mate. Abiola won in all parts of the country, which indicated that Nigerians also eschewed ethnic, tribal and religious sentiments in making their choice.
Eagles @ The World Cup
WHAT impact would the Eagles make at the World Cup in South Africa? These concerns remain genuine and inform the pressure the Eagles face as they take on two-time champion Argentina.
