Okorocha playing Saul
Okorocha won the 2011 governorship election as a result of mass protest against the misrule of Governor Ikedi Ohakim and not necessarily on his merit. Mbadiwe Emelumba The unfolding story of the...
View ArticleOf politicians and media aides
The political class should realize that media aides have so much positive results to deliver if allowed and given the support to do so. Emma Iheanacho I have heard people question the importance of...
View Article2019: Ugwuanyi and peace in Enugu
“I have never seen this kind of unquestionable, magnetic, pragmatic and dynamic peace in Enugu State before, because of one Gburugburu…” Louis Amoke It is indisputable that one of the greatest...
View ArticleThe rot in Nigerian public varsities
In this piece, I highlight some aspects of the report to bring to the fore the rot in the Nigerian University system as at 2012. Oludayo Tade Since November 5, 2018 when the academic staff union of...
View ArticlePlaying politics with youth empowerment programmes
Government seems to be playing politics with bogus youth empowerment programmes, that are often structurally flawed, lacking sustainability and viability. Adeze Ojukwu A vibrant youthful population is...
View ArticleThe need for Diaspora voting
If Nigerians in the Diaspora contribute significantly to the economy of the nation, why are their rights to participate in the electoral process being hamstrung? Acho Orabuchi As the 2019 approaches,...
View ArticleIn NYSC, Buhari has excelled
We are indeed beginning to witness a turnaround in the management of the NYSC that has become the significant unifying national institution. Emmanuel Onwubiko Nations around the globe that want to...
View ArticleChad not sincere
Chad should be held responsible for what goes on in the North East as it has about 15 million people with an uncontrolled vast land of 1.3 million km2… Victor C. Ariole Even when the state of Israel...
View ArticleWhat about maximum wage for political leaders?
What about maximum wage for political leaders? Nigerians have talked so much about minimum wage that they forgotten that political leaders are paid as well. Asikason Jonathan “It is a serious national...
View ArticleEnnobling religious harmony in Anambra
The planners of the event have laudatory words for Governor Obiano for marshalling the ship of state in a manner shorn of political or religious divides. Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Promoting social harmony...
View ArticleSir Emmanuel Uganwa: The people’s teacher goes home
Sir Emmanuel Uzoma Uganwa, a sage, an educationist and a man with high administrative acumen, died at the age of 96 recently. Charles Uganwa There is a popular maxim that says: “Some men are born...
View ArticleThe huge debt burden and how we got there (3)
State governments contracted huge loans with outrageous conditions and interest rates and failed to perform with the funds, most squandered on white elephant projects Eric Teniola When General Sani...
View ArticleCBN: Rebuilding the agriculture ‘pillar’
The Central Bank is demonstrating determination to rebuild the agriculture ‘pillar’ and boost agricultural development through development financing. Arize Nwobu Agricultural development is one of the...
View ArticleSaying goodbye to a loving mother, sister, friend
Mama Gogo, was more than a mother to me. As her first child, she was my elder sister, my friend, confidant and my prayer warrior. Henry Seriake Dickson Since August, when our dear mother, Mrs....
View ArticlePeace and political stability in Enugu West: The Ekweremadu example
This bond of friendship and unity with political actors contributes in no small way in engendering peace and stability in the State and in the District. Luke Mgboh Enugu West Senatorial District is...
View ArticleEvaluating aviation’s modest successes
Government’s commitment to developing the nation’s aviation industry is underscored by the huge premium it places on air safety. Abdulahi Aminu In a 2016 interview, the Managing Director of the Asset...
View ArticleBefore Super Falcons become a spent force
The pedigree of the Super Falcons as a winning brand should be effectively harnessed to rake up good sponsorship deals for the team. Tayo Ogunbiyi After playing out a pulsating 120 minutes goalless...
View ArticleASUU: FG’s suffocative arm-twisting tactic
There is this belief in the corridors of power that the ASUU agitation is self-serving and has nothing to do with the business of teaching and learning. Ebere Wabara From the blues on November 30,...
View ArticleRapists on the loose: Time for caution and action
“There is no better way of describing the actions of rapists except as manifestations of tinge of madness or anti-social behaviours.” Egwu Ben Obasi In recent times, rapists appear to have broken...
View ArticleGlobal anti-corruption laurel for Ribadu
“The greater purpose of the Award is to serve as a tool that highlights exemplary and noteworthy actions and good practices on a global scale…” Chido Onumah On Friday, December 7, 2018, Mallam Nuhu...
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