Measures to tackle security challenges in Southeast Nigeria
When political actors resort to violence to settle disagreements, they undermine the very democratic system they claim to defend
The Hausa language as a tool of conquest
In the northern part of Nigeria two vessels were used as vehicles for conquest by the Fulani: religion and language.
INEC, inconclusive polls and 2019
DEMOCRACY would perhaps lose its defining egalitarianism if it forecloses the free expression of viewpoints by its adherents – including often illogical perspectives by forces that seek to misinform, diminish and divide. Against this backdrop, we should appreciate public communicators who have achieved that delicate, firm balance between researched opinion that informs and leverages society and humdrum commentary that diminishes and stunts.
Ndigbo, time to reconsider your ways (2)
THE new plan by Governor Ambode is to either force Igbos to go and start buying lands in Badagry, Ikorodu, Epe and other areas in the hinter lands; build houses and markets to develop those areas, or go back to the South East as Governor Fashola told them to do after the deportation of Igbos in 2013.
Why big Nigeria plays for little abroad
NIGERIA with 180 million vibrant people, is the largest Black country in the world. Its economy which in 2014 had a $93.01 billion export and $53 billion import is the second largest in Africa. Its cultural reach, especially through its Nollywood film industry, is unmatchable in Africa.
Aregbesola’s hidden treasure in Osun State
Everything in life starts with a promise!To us in Osun State, Rauf Aregbesolarepresents a new generation of leadership who believes he is accountable to the people he’s elected by providence to govern.Mentally sharpand people-focused,he saw an opportunity not only to provide leadership that inspired trust but also the need to leave an extraordinary legacy that would no doubt outlast this generation.
