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Peter Obi and the hard road to a new Nigeria

By Fred Chukwuelobe Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, sat down with Arise Television anchor Ojy Okpe for an extensive conversation on the election and a wide range of issues confronting Nigeria. It was one of those interviews that leaves you with plenty to think about long […]
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Nigeria: Working to live, not living to work

Working to live, not living to work: New global research throws out conventions on millennials in the workplace and a thirst for personal success motivates entrepreneurs in South Africa and Nigeria

Marching in circles, walking in circles

WE must invite Hon. Yakubu Dogara, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to come to our immediate assistance. On Thursday June 9, 2016, Mr. James F. Entwistle, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, petitioned Speaker Dogara, accusing three members of the lower chamber of the National Assembly of improper conduct, attempted rape and soliciting for prostitutes while participating in a political programme in America.

The Bishop, tax and social responsibility

MY attention was drawn recently to page 18 of Vanguard of Monday October 12, 2015 where one Archbishop God-Do-Well Avwomakpa, the South-South President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, published an article railing against the payment of tax. It would appear that Avwomakpa is quite determined not to pay his taxes and similarly prepared to discourage others from doing so. I find this rather surprising for I would have expected someone in Avwomakpa’s position to have long realised that for government to function, it simply has to levy and collect taxes. When I served in government,

Senator Saraki: The road to prosecution for alleged forgery

The arraignment of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu over the alleged forgery of Senate rules when the 8th National Assembly was proclaimed has understandably provoked some controversy in Nigeria.

Ramadan: What is the real message for us?

THE period of Ramadan is exceptional for a Muslim. It is used for spiritual rejuvenation, atonements and commitments to good deeds. It is a period set aside to burn cholesterol of sin and forge a way forward on how to be a better person in the society. At the end, the sanctimonious period helps in keeping the mind focused on the spiritual .

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