The palpable erosion of economic sovereignty impinges inexorably on national security. Without a sound economic foundation, any state’s security would be in jeopardy. Economic sovereignty is the power a state exercises over its means of production, distribution and exchange…
When it is all said and done – more so in the Niger Delta – the government has to do what, in the first instance, it failed to do: do what is right in the eyes of the oil-producing communities. Otherwise, the conflict will continue and intensify…
Why do most people on earth refer to every photocopying machine as a Xerox? Why do we refer to every internet search effort as Google it? Why is every detergent in Nigeria called OMO?
Why do most people on earth refer to every photocopying machine as a Xerox? Why do we refer to every internet search effort as Google it? Why is every detergent in Nigeria called OMO?
Virtually every Nigerian knows and strongly believes that any day Nigeria is able to make up its mind to end its obscene and ruinous romance with the stubborn monster called “Corruption”, this country will automatically witness the kind of prosperity no one had thought was possible in these parts…
We cannot be content at home and abroad, limiting ourselves to church planting and having mega conferences without a corresponding transformation of the United Kingdom and the Nigerian society. These activities must demonstrate their relevance by affecting the people around us…
Former Nigerian military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida, has called for the re-introduction of Option A4 electoral system in Nigeria…
How will you explain the bribing of a plane inspector that was reported by some of these newspapers? How else will you explain purchases of “entry” level house of N50 million? Did you just say stolen funds?
The parade attendance was huge, everyone was jolly and celebratory and the ambassador played his role perfectly, and according to my information, he was said to have been very supportive and accommodating to various Nigerian groups in the planning processes of this wonderful event…
The similarities shared by IBB and OBJ are many. Both are pests and national disasters. Where IBB consulted smooth Machiavellian amoralities, OBJ was equally Machiavellian but a bovine bully. Both of them are asses of grave eminence…
In order to achieve the ideals of Vision 2020, the nation as a whole needs to make a shift in mind-set and in thinking. This shift will begin at the kindergarten level. Professor Wole Soyinka reminds us that the development of human capital will be the greatest challenge facing Vision 2020…