Salient issues in the 2019 election
Clearly, as the 2019 general election draw nigh, there are many questions nudging for answers and many issues requiring urgent consideration. Gozie Irogboli Nigeria is in an electoral season and once...
View ArticleAs Paul Biya holds on to the reins
If things go as they would likely to go, Paul Biya will rule till 2024. He will be ninety-two then and might retire or even contest for an other term. Asikason Jonathan In the battleground of...
View ArticleGEJ’s finest hours and the rest of us
It would appear somewhat malapropos to describe those moments as transition hours but, instead, should be fittingly described as Jonathan’s finest hours. Sufuyan Ojeifo Former President Dr Goodluck...
View Article2019 elections: What about us?
One is worried as the 2019 general elections inch closer by the day that the views of the so-called electorate may not count at the end of the day… Ayo Oyoze Baje As Socrates, the Greek philosopher...
View ArticleKaduna Polytechnic and the dividends of merit
The TETFund had frozen intervention in Kaduna Polytechnic as a result of the failure of past administrations to account for funds previously made available for infrastructural development. Auwal S....
View Article2019 polls: Let’s believe Mr President, but…
Can we vouch for the sincerity of Mr President, should he lose? It’s assuring that the Presidency has said that Buhari will rather lose than rig the 2019 presidential election. Dan Onwukwe Over three...
View ArticleSecrets of Obiano’s strides in Anambra education
Under Governor Obiano’s superintendence, the state has consistently maintained a leading position in examinations conducted by WAEC and NECO. Chris Egbuna In the last week of August this year (2018),...
View ArticleOsinbajo not EzeUzu
Victor C. Ariole Dr Okay in his article compared Osinbajo to EzeUzu, great blacksmith who abandoned his trade for lesser trade that brought him to ignominy. Okay missed the point that, even when yam...
View ArticleMetele tragedy and the loopholes
I salute the departed patriots but the living must block these systemic loopholes to prevent future tragedies. Oludayo Tade There is no other way to describe the over 100 gallant men of the Nigerian...
View ArticleOby Ezekwesili: A viable alternative
Nigerians should be proud that a candidate so qualified like Oby Ezekwesili is seeking to serve the country in the capacity of an elected president. Promise Adiele Those who do not have a choice or...
View ArticleOsun and the Aregbesola years
The swearing in of a new governor for the State of the Living Spring and the exit of Aregbesola offers a good opportunity to review the Aregbesola administration Wale Sokunbi Yesterday, November 27,...
View ArticleCelebrating Arthur Eze at 70
As he attains the age of seventy, Nigerians are celebrating him for his good deeds to mankind and for using his wealth to touch the lives of many people. Chukwudi Enekwechi Prince (Engr.) Arthur Eze...
View ArticleWhy President Buhari is yet to assent to Climate Change Bill
‘Seyifunmi Adebote, Port Harcourt It has been a very long and rough road for the Climate Change bill in Nigeria as it is yet to reach the president’s desk for assent; even after scaling the first,...
View ArticleFor democracy to thrive in Nigeria
For democracy to thrive, majority of the citizens must have the knowledge of the issues and how government should work in a democratic society. Acho Orabuchi For democracy to thrive, Nigeria should...
View ArticleBuhari, critics and Next Level 2019
“Next Level 2019” presents Nigerians with critical information needed for decision making at a very critical period in our national history. Emma Umohinyang One of the attributes of great leaders is...
View ArticleOgbuoji and Ebonyi 2019
When Ogbuoji is eventually sworn-in on May 29 next year, the only language in the state would be leadership. Ikenna Emewu When a political office holder in the legislative arm becomes an engine of...
View ArticleSalient issues before the 2019 polls
Carl Umegboro Indisputably, the die is cast between the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) and the oppositions for the control of power particularly the central government as this tenure...
View ArticleFlorence Nwamaka Izunaso: Epitome of love, motherhood
As depicted by her children, hers was an excellent motherhood that manifested well in all her children. Kehinde Olaosebikan The supreme desire of any woman on earth is to have good children, live...
View ArticleWhy Imo people should vote for Uzodinma
Among the plethora of candidates aspiring to govern Imo people in 2019, only three men stand out in terms of political sagacity and visible structures… Toni Nnawugo Since 1983 when the late Sam Mbakwe...
View Article2019 election and the anti-corruption war
For all the positive statements of stewardship by each government since 1999 on anti-corruption, the reality suggests that corruption has prevailed each time. Matthew Ayibakuro Over the past week, the...
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