If there is one development that has significantly altered the dynamics in the Niger Delta in Nigeria’s recent history, it is the declaration of amnesty for repentant combatants and the strategic implementation of a programme of Disarmament, Demobilisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration for the youths of the region under the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP.

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State was confronted by a huge task of improving the welfare of the people, and securing their lives among other tasks. How well did he cater to their social needs?

THE word, “revolution”, is currently enjoying a political and lexical rehabilitation with Nigerians, especially the youths. Though still seen as treasonable, “revolution” is no longer easily associated with evil or lack of patriotism. The type of rehabilitation that “revolution” now enjoys reminds me of the euphoric celebration of “new democracy” in the last decade of the 20th century, allegedly following the collapse of Communist Party-led governments in Eastern Europe and the disintegration of the Soviet Union. 

Renowned British motivational speaker, John Peters, is set to jet into Nigeria for a leadership workshop that he will deliver for two days, June 19-20 at Eko Hotel and Suites, VI, Lagos on an impactful programme designed and presented by world leading TEXEM, UK. Peters will speak to several dignitaries in the private and public sector.

THE increasing cases of suicide in the nation require paying closer attention to the problem. In the last few days, weeks and months, many people, mostly youths, have taken their lives prematurely. Not only is the country losing a chunk of its priceless assets, family, friends and well-wishers of suicide victims are thrown into despair and great sorrow. At the end, it is the society at large that losses out. A recent report of the World Health Organisation, WHO, stated that every 40 seconds, suicide tops the chart as the number one killer, just as Nigerians have been committing suicide in the last few years.