The President’s health: A 2027 national security question
By PAUL IBE As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, much of the debate has centred on the qualifications, antecedents, integrity and eligibility of those seeking the presidency. But there is another question Nigerians should be asking: Are those seeking to lead Nigeria medically capable of discharging the enormous responsibilities of the presidency? This is […]
Torn between persecution in Nigeria, Xenophobia in South Africa: Ordeal of Nigerians seeking refuge in an increasingly unsafe world
Since 2009 when Boko Haram turned Northern Nigeria to a theatre of war and bloodshed, the security of lives and property in the region has degenerated to an appalling level that figuratively the residents sleep with both eyes open. Agreed that before Boko Haram arrived on the stage, there have been religious unrest and riots […]
NLNG Train 7 FID: Pathway to Nigeria’s economic development
Nigeria took a giant leap in its quest for economic prosperity when the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mele Kyari led other stakeholders to sign the much awaited final investment decision, FID, of Train 7 of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, on Friday, December 27, 2019.
The example of Pastor David Ibiyeomie
Growing up as a young boy in Port Harcourt, I developed a somewhat argumentative relationship with religion from the age of 12.
Second term endorsement posers
THE embattled governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, believes he is entitled and eminently qualified for a second term and nobody can stop him. He recently addressed a press conference where he affirmed his qualification.
Celebrating Tambuwal at 54
By Muhammed Bello Today, Rt.Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Governor of Sokoto State, clocks 54. Like previous years the day will be marked low-key. Not that there are no reasons to roll out the drums and call a feast to celebrate his birthday but he would rather quietly give thanks to his creator for His […]
