Nigeria Matters

Oyebanji: Beyond BAO2BAO!

​In the experience of Nigeria, focusing largely on the post-1999 return to democracy, second terms have turned out to be a mixed bag. Very...

Teachers’ Day: Nigerian Teachers Deserve Better

October 5 is set aside to celebrate teachers across the world. World Teachers’ Day is iconic. It cuts national and regional boundaries. Unfortunately, for...

Do not pity President Tinubu

“We have corruption, insecurity, and many problems confronting us … but don’t pity me. I asked for the job. I campaigned for it. No...

Who will bell the NDDC Cat?

On 28th October 2019, the Nigeria Television Authority, NTA, on its Good Morning Nigeria show brought in a certain crop of distinguished Nigerians to...

Prospect of a New Nigeria is certain – Dr. Suleiman

…says all hands must be on deck The Director of Research and Production of Ambassadors of Peace and Social Welfare Initiative, Dr. Ahmad Jibrin Suleiman...

Lai Mohammed and the tragedy of Social Media ‘Regulation’

From a recent study which we have carried out at the Civil Empowerment & Rule of Law Support Initiative, CERLSI, we have found out...

Money Politics: Nigeria’s Delicate Delicacy

I have written a few weeks back about the lamentation of the 14th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi II. However, the critical mass...

Of Border Closure and Custom Officials

I followed the posts on borders and the Custom services with keen interest. I have a few observations. 1. We talk about borders as if...

Regulate unemployment and poverty, not Social media

Sometime in 2014, and prior to the 2015 General elections, most Nigerians were shell-shocked at the sort of language which certain highly-placed politicians flung...

Bayelsa Governorship Election 2019: What We Know So Far – (Part 2)

As citizens of Bayelsa go to the polls to elect a new governor at the weekend, the current electoral cycle and campaigns reveal disturbing...

Bayelsa Governorship Election 2019: What We Know So Far – (Part 1)

On 16 November 2019, citizens of Bayelsa State will be voting for a new governor to lead the state for the next four years.The...

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Nigerian Women: Can We Have It All?

Recently, I read 2 articles by 2 top execs in the U.S. saying it is impossible for women to have it all citing examples of women leaving the workforce in pursuit of a family. Growing up in Nigeria it seemed our mothers could do it easily and at the end I had a new found appreciation for our mothers...

Is Rev. King Also A Christian?

I see so many people out there claiming to be born-again, children of God, Christians, Gospel ministers, pastors or bishops, as I observe their lifestyles, and the things they propagate and endorse, the inevitable question I am forced to ask is: where then are the sinners and unbelievers?

The Rot In NDDC: Beyond Titillating Tales From ‘Port Harcourt Girl’ And ‘Uyo Boy’

Nigerians are fond of turning very serious matters, even...

Babangida Was Wrong To Apologise For ‘June 12’

Former military Head of State Ibrahim Babangida has reportedly apologised for annulling the June 12, 1993 elections, won by the late Moshood Abiola...

Is it Time for Female Clergy and Bishops in the Church of Nigeria?

Where does the Church of Nigeria stand on the issue of the ordination of women clergy and their eventual elevation to bishop status? Is it opposed to such a move? And if it is, what is its opposition based on?

Why Do “They” Hate The White Man?

How long can Africa afford to do nothing? How long would we be standing by while our hair is shaved in our absence? When are we going to restore the dignity of our women and children and act true to our heritage to either harvest Western goodwill or repudiate them?

Can I Get an Amen from the Accountants in the House: Keeping it Simple with Education

One of the degrees I have been fortunate to...

NYSC: Before the cord is broken

The recent strident and repeated calls on the Federal Government of Nigeria by a broad spectrum of the population to review, or completely scrap the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme may not be misplaced after all...

The Pandemic and the Country’s Future

Nigeria’s decision to ‘unwind’ the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown...