How intelligence, technology, VCRU are closing in on Auchi–Okene kidnappers
By AKINDELE ADEGEBO For years, the Auchi–Okene–Abuja highway and its surrounding communities have carried a reputation that no Nigerian traveller would wish to associate with a journey home: the fear of being watched, followed, and intercepted by men who know the roads, the settlements, and the forests better than almost anyone. For criminal gangs operating […]
Boko Haram: Azazi was right
The recent revelation by the National Security Adviser, Gen. Owoeye Azazi, that the Boko Haram ongoing onslaught against innocent Nigerians is a result of the undemocratic nature of the PDP is a long awaited revelation from a courageous officer, and a brother of Goodluck from the same region.
Flight of logic and decency in Edo State
THE tragedy of Nigeria is that many of those who pollute the nation’s environment with their writings do not have the tools of their trade.
How Atiku made American University of Nigeria
Born poor in Adamawa State, the chances were that he would die poor and powerless, but he refused to get used to it. He walked barefoot for 20 kilometers to get a good education
Dickson: The country man governor
HOW time flies. Today, Henry Seriake Dickson has spent 100 days at the Creek Haven as governor of Bayelsa State. Since the former police officer and lawmaker representing Sagbama/ Ekeremor Federal Constituency at the National Assembly has achieved so much within this short period, the expectation of many analysts is that he should celebrate it with pomp and pageantry.
Abia: The secret revolution in education sector
IT was the late John F. Kennedy, the 35th American President who once said: “Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation”.
Fuel subsidy probe report: Before another match (2)
One may recall that recently most cases being prosecuted in court by ICPC and EFCC have suffered one set back or the other and even faced outright dismissal due to the tardiness with which they were handled. For example the case against the former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was thrown out because the ICPC rushed to court without obtaining the primary evidence (bank statement) needed to commence prosecution or indict him.
Concern over Oshiomhole’s protest marches in Edo
IT was Professor Wole Soyinka who once suggested that Nigerian politicians seeking elective or appointive positions should first be subjected to psychiatric examination.
Changing face of youth and sports development in Cross River
THE recent re-appointment of Mr Patrick Ugbe as Commissioner and his deployment to Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has further confirmed the sincerity of the administration of Senator Liyel Imoke, Governor of Cross River State in building up reforms in the sector.
Governor Dickson: Far from the maddening crowd
How time flies. On May 25, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson will be 100 days old at the Creek Haven as governor of Bayelsa State. Since the former police officer and lawmaker representing Sagbama/ Ekeremor Federal Constituency at the National Assembly has achieved so much within this short period, the expectation of many analysts is that he should celebrate it with pomp and pageantry.
Socialist victory in France and lessons for Africa
IN the runner-up to Nigeria’s government announcement of the controversial removal of subsidy on petroleum products on the New Year day, the former French finance minister and head of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, Mrs Christine Largarde flew into Abuja.
