Nigeria Matters

To every thesis there is an antithesis and to this a synthesis. However, truth is a never dying process. The truth is that there was no election in Nigeria in …

Charles Taylor’s removal and departure from Liberia was a sorely needed impetus for ending decades of war, a needed respite for West Africa in search of peace and development. Charles …

Attention to IVF must not be allowed to foreclose other options open to combat infertility that would not turn the human origin to subject of vulgar determinism. Human life is …

There are Nigerians, though occupying very high positions of responsibility, who would never be able to gain my respect and, perhaps, that of other decent Nigerians, until they learn to …

It is refreshingly different and a welcome relief to witness a Nigerian Public Intellectual of Paul Mamza’s stature discuss a Nigerian patriot, even though General Idiagbon is no longer with …

As long as the basic problems in Nigeria are not addressed, I see no compelling reason for any rational and well-meaning Nigerian leader to be taking our people on a wild goose …

A housewife once believed she could tell if her husband was seeing another woman during the day by noticing the difference in the length of his tie on leaving in …

I have actually seen a picture of President Obasanjo among presidents and prime ministers of other African countries, with President Obasanjo as the only one in African attires, resplendent, elegantly and …

It is often said, with some measure of accuracy, that one out of every four Africans is a Nigerian. That statement acknowledges the dominant role and activities of Nigerians in …

As a people desirous of unity and progress for our nation, we don’t have to be at some elaborate national confab before we learn to confront issues head-on and without …

 I do not know how it happened, but since he commenced work as the Nigeria’s Chief Cop, I have never been able to shake off the stubborn feeling that Mr. …

As a loyal citizen of Ondo State and the pioneer Director of Rural Development and Rural Infrastructures in the State, and a very vocal supporter of candidate Agagu when he …

A novice as Orji Uzor Kalu cannot afford to say that he is overtly sure of his ability to win the presidency come 2007. Despite the fact that he appears …

When national infrastructure decay from wanton and unbridled neglect as a result of decades of abandonment by our local, state and federal governments, the consequences are borne by all Nigerians, …

Okonjo’s pedigree is so attractive to me because she is not a career politician like IBB and Atiku. She says what she means and she means what she says. That, in …

There has been selective judicial prosecution in Nigeria even when and where there is a glaring infringement of fundamental rights and objectives of good goverance. That is why it is …