The moral optics: Rippling effects
Nigeria's crisis today is often described in economic, political or security terms. But beneath the inflation figures, rising cost of living, insecurity, unemployment and institutional distrust lies another crisis that deserves greater attention: the challenge of maintaining public confidence in standards of conduct, accountability and leadership.
Handshake for APC thieves, handcuff for PDP Suspects – Reno
Last week I wrote about what has turned out to be the biggest corruption scandal in African history-the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation $26 billion can of worms.
‘Govt recognizes in IPOB’s lust for destruction a trait shared with Boko Haram’
“If they fail to give us Biafra, Somalia will look like a paradise compared to what will happen to that ‘zoo’ (Nigeria).” These are the words of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the so-called Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Anambra’s infrastructural deficits
CONCERNED people of Anambra are disturbed, and rightly so, about the state of the sub-grade intersections, otherwise unprofessionally christened Flyovers in Aroma, Kwata and Amawbia Junctions within the Capital Territory. Before I go further, I want to say this … I had believed those bridges were never going to collapse in this generation.
Igarra’s fragile peace: Need for a commission of inquiry – Ozioma Olajide-Ogbodo
IN view of the seemingly fragile peace, killings, and kingship tussle in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry has become more indispensable over the past decade. When established, among other tasks, the commission as a fact-finding body should assess potential violations by various entities in Igarra with respect to human rights.
Mr. Aregbesola, The Gardener
As the clock winds down on his incumbency, some of ‘THEM’ mouth irritations. They make such noises as: “He is not cutting the grasses well”; “We have fantastic mower to keep the lawns”, they critisise.
