Growth without relief: Nigerians cannot eat GDP figures
By IVO TAKOR By any reasonable measure, an economy that is growing while its people are becoming poorer is an economy that has failed to deliver justice. This is the contradiction staring Nigeria in the face today. Government officials may point to improving growth figures, better macroeconomic indicators and signs of economic recovery. Economists may […]
The imprints of a reformer
IBADAN, the capital of Oyo State (the largest state in Southern Nigeria by landmass) is a place of history and high political drama. Since the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999, Oyo State has experienced a paradigm swing from one extreme to the other, leaving the vast majority of the populace happier and more satisfied with the progress made.
Exits of Nigeria’s literary greats
Okara and Adesanmi, two great Nigerian writers, have gone to the other side; their deaths have depleted the ranks of writers in Nigeria; their works will continue to point the right way for us
Nigerian Army and the triumph of public trust
By Nkechi Odoma Framers of the Constitution of nations are like the Biblical three wise men. They belong to the realm of thinkers akin to the ancient and great Greek philosophy kings like Plato and Aristotle among others. Everywhere in the world, the Constitution, which is the supreme document of all sovereign countries, prescribes the […]
Buhari’s victory and the burden of political liabilities
The era of using political godfathers or those close to the corridors of power should be thrown into the abyss of history
Obasanjo and Buhari: Who is a victim of age?
By Abubakar B. Tsav In Nigeria or African generally, septuagenarian or octogenarian ages are like a double edged sword. It could be a curse or a blessing to someone depending on how he utilizes this special favour from God Almighty in spending these rare years of grace. So, both suffer either of these two afflictions. […]
