How noise is becoming an environmental threat in Lagos
By Divine grace Onosetale Lagos was never quiet. But there is a difference between the sound of a city and noise that begins to interfere with everyday life. From the blast of horns in Oshodi to the endless hum of generators in different parts of the state; from loudspeakers at markets and religious centres to […]
Weep not for my country, rebuild Nigeria
CONTRARY to established wisdom of competitive dynamics of Adam Smith’s belief in the creation of wealth, in our country, wealth generation has become inconsequential. Rather, it is wealth grabbing!
Tears for Delta Ijaw Congress
MALEDICTIONS always fall upon those who hate and hunt down town-criers because they are revered everywhere , particularly in societies that still proudly retain all the accoutrement of traditional life. Town-criers are the modern-day equivalent of journalists: they gather people either through bell-ringing or drumming and create the atmosphere for people to debate and take firm positions on contending issues.
Osun guber poll: Lies and more lies
IN the days before the Osun gubernatorial elections, the indigenes of the State and other Nigerians were daily greeted by propaganda of the bizarre nature, some bordering on the desire to create fear in voters and prevent them either from turning out or, even if they did, to vote in a particular direction. And if the truth be told, the All Progressives Congress, APC, is roundly guilty of this.
Bamidele Francis Aturu 1964-2014
BAMIDELE Francis Aturu, who died, July 9, 2014, abandoned a career in the military to train as scientist. Precluded from public service by an audacious act of objection to military dictatorship, he discovered a vocation as arguably the foremost public interest advocate of his generation in Nigeria. A lawyer and a pastor, he was also former student leader and prisoner of conscience. He was 49.
Nigeria Customs as instrument of oppression?
WHAT we know today as the Nigeria Customs and Excise Commission was founded over a century ago, precisely in 1891, as the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, by the colonial masters basically for the collection of inland revenue in the Niger Coast Protectorate, the South of Nigeria. It later became the Department of Customs and Excise in 1922.
Anti-tobacco advocates: Why push for harsh laws, ignore smuggling?
HUNGER for forbidden fruits date as far back as creation: Adam and Eve are shining examples of man’s desire for anything that is prohibited.
Bamidele Aturu : My mentor and leader was a rare national treasure
BAMIDELE Francis Aturu was not just a lawyer but a patriot extraordinaire. He was my mentor, leader, brother, friend and colleague.
Not Jonathan’s war
JUST as the war against Biafra was not General Yakubu Gowon’s war, the fight against terrorism is not President Goodluck Jonathan’s war. The Nigerian civil war was of those who vowed to keep the country one and the others who swore to make it two.
Delta 2015: The unfolding smear campaign
THE recent publication of a cartoon advert entitled “”Delta 2015, Governorship Race” (Vanguard newspaperJuly 22,2014, page 61), to all intent and purpose is the onset of a series of smear campaign directed at assassination of the character of key political actors from Delta North who are considered to be strong contenders in the 2015 governorship race.
The Osun guber election is here
THE Osun state gubernatorial election is here. There is excitement and tension in the air; will it end up like Ekiti? Or, the status quo will be maintained? The significance of the election to the two major contesting parties cannot be over emphasised; if the APC wins, it assures them of a hold in the West, which has been their strong base. If they lose, it will be a continuation of the band wagon effect that started from Ekiti.
