By Bukola Olasanmi It is no myth that for long have ethnic, political and religious differences been too frequently weaponized by those seeking to obtain or retain political power. Given this history, expecting a program to bring national unity is a tall order, one that NYSC has proven to fill and also brought to realization, its many benefits and importance […]
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By Philip Agbese I will court some decorousness and pretend to be excited, though it’s far from my mood now. As someone always mindful of my beloved country, and a slave to conventions of decency in intellectual engagements, I dare say, I am unscathed and undazzled by the dangerous hurricane wind which blew past me last week. Straightforwardly, the initiates […]
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By Kingsley Moghalu As a young man out of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Enugu Campus) in the mid-80s, I consciously sought and acquired experience that would position me for leadership on the world stage and in my country. First I did my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) assignment as a Legal Officer at Shell Nigeria HQ in Lagos. First […]
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By Douglas Ogbankwa Esq. I have never met Abba Kyari ,but by the benefit of hindsight , he is not an ordinary person .I say this with profound equanimity and deep insight into Policing in Nigeria. If you want to know a character ,you will focus on what he says ,what he does ,what other people say about him and […]
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By Yinka Dada I have read DCP Abba Kyari’s defense of allegations levelled against him warranting issuance of a court order by a US court mandating the FBI to arrest him. I have also read the FBI report detailing the relationship between DCP Abba Kyari and Ramon Abbas HushPuppi. In my usual discerning mind, the ‘super cop’ should have requested […]
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By Ali Abare The game has begun. The fight will become even more dirty, messier. The stakes are high and certainly some vested interest will stop at nothing to achieve their goal. They can be cunning, smart and above all ruthless, in the pursuit of their ambition. They can go to any length, even deal under the table. They are […]
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By Aliyu Momodu In the heat of the debate over Electoral Act Amendment Bill and the propriety and workability of electronic transmission of result, the House of Representatives invited the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, the nation’s telecoms regulator. The House also invited the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to answer to some questions. But as it has now turned out, […]
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By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, Preamble Having been deeply involved in the politics of Rivers State in the past fourteen years, I have had series of interactions with key political actors, gladiators and members of the leadership class and have come to be an acknowledged as a sort of authority on issues pertaining to the politics of Niger Delta region even […]
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By Adewole Kehinde A subsidy is an incentive given by the government to individuals or businesses in the form of cash, grants, or tax breaks that improve the supply of certain goods and services. With subsidies, consumers are able to access cheaper products and commodities. Markets that have positive externalities, which are extra benefits to society, tend to be favored […]
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By Lady Monica Chidinma Ada Eze, Preamble As Nigerians and the entire world gather together and in unison to celebrate an icon and one of the major and critical new faces of the politics of our dear country Nigeria, His Excellency Engr. David Nweze Umahi (FNATE, FNSE) the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State and the Chairman of the South East […]
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