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Oyebanji: Beyond BAO2BAO!

Abiodun Komolafe -
​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...
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Promise Adiele -
October 5 is set aside to celebrate teachers across the world. World Teachers’ Day is iconic. It cuts national and regional boundaries. Unfortunately, for...
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Do not pity President Tinubu

Abiodun Komolafe -
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The Beginning Of The End Or The End Of The Beginning?

Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema -
As I reflect on what Nigeria has become, what with the orgy of blood typified by the weekly ritual of bomb blasts at Nyanya, it is clear that something will give very soon if we do not start taking proactive steps. Perhaps the steps might be too late, especially with the type of leadership elite Nigeria is saddled with...

Immunity Clause Removal: Champions For Nigeria Hail Confab Recommendation

Olayiwola Ajileye -
It is a long overdue and indeed a perennial demand of the entire Nigerian citizens that Nigerian democracy and governance development does not need Immunity Clause in the constitution...

All Loot and No Work Makes Me a Rich Man

Akintokunbo A Adejumo -
If it is any consolation, it means kleptocracy is not unique to Nigeria; but I will not rejoice in that knowledge, as some people will be quick to point out to me. Is there, or has there ever been, any country in the world ruled officially by thieves? I have looked at my history books and have not come across any, but then thievery has never been legally recognised officially. Nigeria will soon set another world record by becoming the first unilaterally, officially recognised Kleptocracy in the world. Trust me, the way we a re going...

The Time Of The Gross Domestic Producers

Okey Ndibe -
That Nigeria has passed South Africa as Africa’s largest economy—when calculated by Gross Domestic Product—is almost old news.  The coverage of that feat afforded Nigeria’s image a rare shining moment in the foreign media...

Rains Dig up The Many Lies Of Orji In Ariaria

Odimegwu Onwumere -
The rains are here again bringing to public glare the many mendacities of the Governor Theodore Ahamefule Orji government of Abia State...

Security Operatives In Nigeriastan

Michael Egbejumi-David -
Some of our brothers have turned the country upside down.  Fear stalks citizens like long lazy shadows.  Abuja, in particular, is as nervous as a virgin.  If it’s not Boko Haram today, then it’s Herdsmen who also happen to be experts in directing helicopter drop-offs and are equally smooth in their use of semi-automatic weapons...

When Propaganda Represents Governance In Nigeria

Odimegwu Onwumere -
I think the greatest threat to governance in Nigeria is the bombardment of rightist propaganda depicting lies as honest, praiseworthy, and nationalistic...

A Letter To President Jonathan From The Grave

Okey Ndibe -
We, the more than 200 victims of Boko Haram’s latest savage bomb attacks, feel we must write to you from beyond the grave. Our simple message is summed up in the phrase: Enough is enough.
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