Lalong, Sanusi and Benue genocide
BY ERASMUS IKHIDE JAN 18, 2018 The case-hardened outburst of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi 11, that himself, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar 111, and a host of other influential Emirs in Northern…
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Buhari, herdsmen and traumatized citizenry
By Ehichioya Ezomon The horror of man's inhumanity to man was starkly on display in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, on Thursday, when an unboarded trailer drove into the IBB Square, bearing 12…
A court verdict against PDP that may reshape Nigerian politics
By Okey Ndibe I have often argued that Nigeria’s political arena is designed for the criminally minded. That criminal compulsion is often evident in elections, where candidates deploy ill-gotten cash, recruit heavily armed thugs, and…
Father Mbaka and the Voice of God
Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka and President Buhari : When is a prophecy spiritual or political? (NAN photo) By Reuben Abati “I do not believe in my mind that the way things are in Nigeria, any…
A dream embraces the ages
Tribute to Dr. Alex Ekwueme By Pat Utomi Hypocrisy may be the hallmark of political culture in Nigeria. It was evident when Chief Obafemi Awolowo was called to Higher Realm, as we lamented the “greatest…
After Delta Line: Is Okowa set to sell Government Houses in Ibadan?
By Favour Chukwunoyenim Culled from Asaba Metro November 22, 2017 The Periscope2 Barely two months ago, Deltans raised their concerns over the curious sale of Delta Line to God is Good Motors Limited, a private…
NIGERIA WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT DEVOLUTION OF POWER, FISCAL FEDERALISM
By Akinwunmi Ambode: I am sharing my thoughts in this article, not necessarily as the Governor of Lagos State but as a Nigerian; a Nigerian who wants to see progress and sustainable growth in our…
Aso Villa and the Audacity of Rats
By Reuben Abati “What’s that sound I am hearing?” “What sound?” “I thought I heard something like miaow, miaow…” “Oh my cats…oh yes…” “Are you now breeding cats?” “Not really. But I have just joined…
Diezani on cabal-sponsored attacks on her: Says EFFCC’s trial by media, disingenuous; to give a dog a bad name
'I Did Not steal Nigeria's money' RIGHT Of REPLY Her statement I have up till now chosen to maintain my silence and not to respond to inaccurate press reporting. However, given the level of deliberate…
Ellen Sirleaf: Bye to fish market (1)
(As the twelve-year feisty rule of Liberia’s 24th President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf winds down, the West African country, still reeling from a near two decade civil strife, may yet be enmeshed in the woods, writes…