Nigeria Matters

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...

How long can Nigeria go under Tinubu?

I have always been fascinated by a phrase in the marital vows of Christians during wedding rituals: “till death do us part”! My candid...

Sixty-Six Seasons of Scandalous Scams and Slavery

Nigeria is celebrating her 66th Independence anniversary, and it can best be seen as a ceaseless sojourn in scandals, scams and slavery. The leader of...

Socratic Heroes in Nigerian Politics—Why Truth-Tellers Face a Dark Fate!

In the gritty streets of Nigeria’s political arena, a haunting parallel is emerging that echoes the ancient trial of Socrates, one of history’s greatest...

Keeping Pace with Soludo All Over Anambra State

It is well-nigh impossible keeping pace with the man who stressed from the very beginning that he was coming with “disruptive change”. Governor Chukwuma...

Nigeria @ 64: A Dangerous One-Party Diabolism

The one-party phenomenon that ruined many African countries in the past is being regurgitated in modern-day Nigeria. It’s so obvious that gruesome tragedy is brewing...

Nigeria at 64: A Nation in Chains, Mourning Her Lost Potentials

On October 1st, 2024, Nigeria marks 64 years as an independent nation. While the occasion traditionally calls for celebration, jubilation rings hollow amidst the...

There Was A Democracy

The ultimate recommendation of democracy is this: where a party performs badly it gets voted out. In these shores, it is a different ball game. Even...

Edo Governorship Election Results – A Shocking Reality Amidst a Predictable Outcome

As the dust settles and the final results of the Edo Governorship election are officially in, it’s a sobering moment for those of us...

A Different Brand of Governor’s Wife

What instantly seized my attention was the mention of “Governor’s wife”. The reporter’s instinct in me immediately got into fine fettle. Like the character Al Barney...

Politics, governance and the value of time

Governance requires effective time management to thrive. Unfortunately, political systems often waste this precious resource, compromising citizens' well-being and national prosperity. As a universal...

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Nigeria and the lottery of life

Nigeria may be regarded as the giant of Africa. That does not translate into increased life expectancy and reduced mortality. The health and well-being of the Nigerian people is not considered a national priority because of the high rate of corruption...

Africa in the shadow of colonialism

Colonialism is not an exclusive preserve of Europeans nor is it restricted to a specific time or place; from time immemorial stronger societies have always subjugated weaker societies into newly conquered territories...

AIDS 2002 Barcelona: A Personal Perspective

The Spanish Minister of Health was steadily booed throughout the ten odd minutes of her speech. She lost her temper and banged her fist on the lectern which only produced more jeers...

The Anti-Viral Therapy And The Nigerian Edifice

With regards to a Computer being corrupted by Viruses, an active observer – even a passive onlooker- notices the similitude of a Corrupted Computer and a Corrupted Nigeria!

On The Coming N5,000 Note Economic Whirlwind

From the erratic, unpredictable and unsure brainwave that rules the country's economy at present came the decree one sultry morning that the Naira is about to be restructured. The high point of the restructuring is the plan to print N5,000 notes and the conversion of lower denomination of the national currency  into coins...

Response to Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: In Nigeria, You're Either Somebody or Nobody

A somebody-nobody mind-set is at the root of corruption and underdevelopment in Nigeria. But this mindset is not necessarily birthed out of a househelp--family relationship. It stems from a personal selfish desire. And it is not just in Nigeria that you will find selfish people...

Death of A Husband

In different parts of the world, irrespective of religion, tradition and culture, widows are victims of violence and oppression at the hands of close family members and so-called friends, especially their in-laws...

2002: National Year Of Sovereign Conferences: A Mid-Year Review (2)

An Open Letter to Fellow Nigerians III

No To Sovereign National Conference – A Review

The book, “No to Sovereign National Conference” is, without the slightest iota of doubt, a demonstration of a deep patriotic fervor by Adebayo Adejare.  The book offers some very cogent ingredients that he believes will pave the way for the enthronement of unity, stability and democratic governance as a going concern in our Fatherland...

Capital Market Probe: Unmask the Culprits

What kind of confidence are we talking about here when the entire world is watching a nation that is not bold enough to tell itself the hard truth? Confidence while the criminals who used the Capital Market as their platform to steal trillions are yet to be arrested and brought to face the law?