Nigeria Matters

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...

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...

Buying Naira With Naira: The Failure of A Leader With A Sore Legacy!

"Our legacy is how we spend our time and who we spend it with." - Jim Stengel, professor, and businessman. A brute nation, sometimes, is...

2023 General Elections: INEC Will Succeed

Many Nigerians believe that election is democracy and democracy is elections. What has seemingly helped to establish that maxim or belief in the hearts...

Presidential Election: Observed Threats To Tinubu’s Prospect

Barring unforeseen circumstances, Nigeria's presidential election will be held on February 25, 2023. So, as the D-day nears us by the eyelids, we are...

True Definition of Politics of Dilemma in Rivers State

A dilemma is when you leave Amaechi and APC to join Wike and PDP only to realize that Wike has sacrificed his party candidates...

Will Buhari Go Without Rescuing Leah Sharibu?

As President Muhammadu Buhari prepares himself for a happy return to his comfortable country home in Daura, Katsina State, after nearly eight years in...

Osun: Evolution Throwback?

In general terms, Sociology refers to the scientific understanding and interpretation of social actions. With this in mind, that the Nigerian society consists of...

Supreme Court May Determine Case Of AGs Of Kaduna, Kogi And Zamfara On Merit

I am old enough to know that the case is sub judice. Matters are considered to be sub judice (Latin for 'under judge ')...

Surprise is the Shot of Peter Obi

The greatest surprise of the political season in Nigeria today is without question the almost overwhelming presence of Peter Obi. The man has teeming admirers...

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The Judiciary Has Continued To Save Nigeria From Doom – Placid Aguwa, Former NLA President

"I am highly encouraged by the fact that the judiciary has taken the lead to protect Nigeria from further political insanity and confusion. The judiciary has distinguished itself as dependable and impartial..."

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Militarization of the Niger Delta is a Threat to Peace

The excessive policing of the Niger Delta is clearly a threat to the region; and indeed the ongoing militarization of the region is not only a threat, it has the potential to further damage the delicate relationship between groups in the region...

The Wheel of Destiny (2)

Have you seen the papers? You're famous. A Nobel prize-winner has written praising your work!

FAO Messrs Belgore and Kolade

Justice Alfa Belgore's group has the task of dialoguing with organized labour and other stakeholders.  Dr. Christopher Kolade, on the other hand, has been appointed to chair the spending committee, his own group has been charged to oversee and ensure the effective and timely implementation of projects to be funded with savings accruing to the Federal Government from the subsidy removal...

An Oh My Gosh! Moment

It is dangerously unbelievable that Donald Trump could be...

The Swan Song of a Failed Leader/Letter Writer

And so, Olusegun Obasanjo, former Head of State and...

From Guardians Of Truth To Architects Of Deception: How Nigeria’s Intelligentsia Betrayed The Nation

Once upon a time, Nigeria’s intelligentsia stood as the...

Could Orji Kalu Be An Agent Of The C.I.A.? (2)

What is most annoying, disappointing, incomprehensible and incredible to believe is the condemnation of the arrest of Kalu for embezzlement by the  Igbo Youth Congress...

Oprah!

It may interest you that Madam Oprah Winfrey grew up in a most humble household and settings. It may also interest you to know that she is the self-made richest woman in the world...