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
Dankwambo and the task of making Gombe viable
THE need to stimulate the socio-economic growth and development of Gombe State has been the cardinal objective of Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo right from the day he declared interest in the governorship of the state. Accordingly, all the projects embarked upon since assumption of office on May 29,2011 have been tailored in that direction.
Edo guber and the gathering of tribes (2)
THE self-employed and private businesses have continued to buckle under a draconian tax regime. Will they embrace an administration whose policies are bereft of human face?
Edo guber and the gathering of tribes
THE stage is set for the July 14 governorship election in Edo State with the emergence of General Charles Airhiavbere (retd) as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The endorsement of Governor Adams Oshiomhole as the candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, in the election is a fait accompli.
Hakeem Baba Ahmed and the definition of relevant Nigerian leadership
HAKEEM Baba-Ahmed reviewed the meeting of Eminent National Leaders of Thought arranged by the National Summit Group. The title of his piece in his “on the one hand” Vanguard, February 22, 2012 Wednesday column conveys his opinion of the status and relevance of the National Leaders of Thought.
Trade, investment and leadership failure in Nigeria
NIGERIA is a country with diverse but abundant natural resources. The landmass of Nigeria is about one million square kilometres. There are numerous mineral resources scattered all over the nation. Nigeria’s land is so fertile that farmers do not require fertilizer before reaping bumper harvest in some areas.
