Atiku’s Border Promise: Between political expediency and Nigeria’s national interest
By Okey IBEKE Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027 may appeal to traders and border communities who depend on cross-border commerce. But the promise raises a more important question: what exactly does he intend to reopen? The Federal Government has challenged the premise of the […]
On the upcoming 10 days of rage
I am ANGRY. Angry that the way of life I worked so hard to build for myself has been destroyed by bad governance. Angry that my business is ruined. Angry that it seems I was deceived into believing that honesty is the best policy in Nigeria. Angry that everyday l see new policies that will further impoverish me. Angry that if I fall sick now, I am likely to die because of a common ailment.
This protest will not be different
By SUNNY IKHIOYA THE August 1 proposed protest by aggrieved Nigerians against the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not be different from past protests in Nigeria. It will come and go like these other protests we have witnessed. The poor masses will bear the brunt, and no lessons will be learned by our leaders […]
Championing Justice: Ensuring protesters’ rights and recognizing NBA leadership
In 2020, the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, made a commendable commitment to protecting the rights of citizens during the End SARS protests
The Niger Delta is a privatized and sacrificed zone
By Nnimmo Bassey The Niger Delta is a privatized zone by the simple reason that the international oil companies have since appropriated it as a wasteland suited only for dumping of toxic wastes, oil spills, gas flares and produced water. The privatization of the region began in 1956 when the first commercially viable oil well […]
Africa: A growing market for cloud computing
By Damola Solanke, Ph.D. Introduction: The Rising Tide of Cloud Computing in Africa Cloud computing is revolutionizing businesses worldwide, and its impact on Africa is particularly notable. As North America’s cloud market shows signs of slowing, Africa is emerging as a landscape of rapid growth and untapped potential. According to Xalam Analytics, demand for cloud […]
At 58, He gave me a second chance
Why do our doctors behave as if they are being forced to be doctors; as if there is no minimum standards to which they must comply; as if they can do anything and get away with it; as if it was enough for them to just claim that they tried their best?
Constitutional disempowerment of state electoral commissions and its impact on local government elections in Nigeria
By Samson Itodo Local government elections in Nigeria have long been marred by rampant rigging and manipulation, favouring incumbents and ruling parties. Since the 1950s, political interference has plagued these elections, thwarting the goal of establishing truly representative local governments. The key factors contributing to these flawed elections include the absence of constitutionally guaranteed financial […]
Biden: When the Lord Almighty speaks
By NICK DAZANG FOLLOWING his lacklustre performance against Donald Trump in the first, high-stakes presidential debate hosted by the Cable News Network, CNN, last month, the influential New York Times and a few Democratic operatives had canvassed that President Joe Biden step down. In spite of these initial reservations, President Biden was obstinate. In an […]
Looming protest: Low-hanging fruits for FG to pluck
By ABIODUN JOGUNOLA IT is amazing to see the grandfather of protest in Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, PBAT, and his executives (official and unofficial) panicking and holding marathon meetings as August 1, 2024 approaches. Truth be told, PBAT is the architect of his own misfortune, or should I say the misfortunes all Nigerians are presently […]
Grappling Economic Challenges: No quick fix but needs fiscal conservatism of the administration
By Mannixs Paul Addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges with a thoughtful, measured approach rather than quick fixes is essential. The urgency of the situation demands a strategic fiscal conservative approach. President Tinubu’s administration, although still in its early stages, has already taken significant initiatives to stabilize and revitalize the economy. This strategic fiscal conservative approach is […]
Federal Ministry of Livestock must be stillborn
The announcement of imminent establishment of a Federal Ministry of Livestock Development raises two important questions
Abacha’s Abuja property: A deep look at the matter
Federal Government, under President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, revoked a landed property in Maitama, Abuja…
The rights to protest and protection of national assets
By MUKHTAR YA’U MADOBI AS the date for the planned nationwide protests by faceless groups approaches, the Department of State Services, DSS, said it has uncovered a plot to infiltrate the protesters and use them to cause chaos and the violent destruction of assets and properties. The DSS spokesperson, Dr. Peter Afunanya, in a statement […]
Nationwide protest: Choosing wisely on Nigeria’s future
By HAROON AREMU RECENTLY, the Centre for Crisis Communication, CCC, warned Nigerians against adopting the violent anti-tax protest model used in Kenya, stating that it will only lead to destruction and chaos. Chairman of the Centre, General Chris Olukolade (rtd), emphasized that while the right to protest is guaranteed, destructive protests should be avoided. He […]
Reclaiming Nigeria’s Food Heritage
(Beyond the GMO Propaganda) By Nnimmo Bassey Our right to safe food is fundamental for our enjoyment of the right to life. All living beings need food for nourishment and for the sustenance of life. Food is so central to our well-being that the denial of food even to prisoners is considered an inhuman and […]
