Nigeria: A union of ethnic mistrust and hatred
By BEN OGU As already established, the problem of Nigeria is neither hunger nor kidnapping nor fuel. These are real problems, but only micro symptoms of the real underlying ailment. The real problem of Nigeria is the 1914 amalgamation that yoked a disparity of nations of incongruities and varying religious and cultural temperaments in a death […]
Understanding the man, Okowa
SURPRISE. Shock. Upset. Those were some of the words the media used to describe the emergence of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as the Delta PDP gubernatorial flag bearer. But to those who know Senator Okowa, the result of the Delta PDP gubernatorial primary election was anything but surprising. It only cemented his profile as a consummate politician, consensus builder, and popular grassroots mobiliser.
Nigerian economy: Always back to square one
THE Federal government has finally decided to introduce some austerity measures despite its recent claim that the drastic drop in global oil prices will not affect the economy negatively. The measure is meant to insulate the economy from the crashing oil price in a bid to balance economic growth.
Interpreters of Delta State
NIGERIA is a complex society with diversities. Delta State is an heir to the complexities that typify Nigeria. To unravel and to interpret these complexities and have them built into a meaningful tapestry for this generation and generations yet unborn, many years have been sunk into the search without a clear navigable course charted. Just […]
Is Muhammadu Buhari the right choice?
WHY is it difficult for us to raise fresh blood, with fresh and dynamic ideas to steer the affairs of this country? I do not know. We have the Fasholas, Oshiomholes, Amaechis, Ribadus before he switched over to the PDP and so many other vibrant fellows in the APC party, yet, they have again, chosen to go the recycled route by bringing in Mohammadu Buhari as their presidential candidate. Is Mohammadu Buhari the real deal?
Jonathan vs Buhari: May the best man for 21st century Nigeria win
By Emeka Chiakwelu First and foremost, what do I mean by 21st century Nigeria? The word 21st century is now ubiquitous and superfluous in any political and economic dialogue but its significance have not diminished nor become pliable. 21st century has been called the century of possibilities and at one point it has been called […]
