Hostage to religion by Pius Mordi
For the second time in eight years, Nigeria’s economy has been shut down for a week on account of religion-induced holidays. First was in July 2016 under then President Muhammadu…
Asaba Airport: Prayer for Uduaghan, by Ken Ugbechie
Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, a medical doctor, was governor of Delta State for two terms, 2007-2015. Well over eight years after he left office, prayers are still said on his behalf….
Band A, Band B … Band F, by Monday Ekpe
There is nothing Nigerians have not heard in what seems to be their never-ending, tortuous journey towards socio-economic and political equilibrium. A new word in the lexicon is ‘band’, a…
New electricity tariff is pro-poor, not a burden on majority of Nigerians
By Dapo Okubanjo When the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced what has been described as a hike in electricity tariff, there was bedlam in the land even…
Alex Otti is working in Abia, hope for Nigeria, by Ken Ugbechie
Yes, Napoleon Bonaparte was right: A leader is a dealer in hope. Hope is the currency of leadership just as faith is the currency of religion. In Abia State, Governor…
Examining Oborevwori’s Youth O’clock Agenda, By Felix Ofou
“Young people have the power to change the world; they just need the opportunity to do so”. Malala Yousafzai Twenty six year-old Malala Yousafat is on record to…
Pulaaku Initiative: Tinubu’s message of hope to the north, By Modibo Mustapha
It was the first Nigeria Army Chief of Staff and Former Military Governor of the defunct Northern Region, late General Hassan Usman Katsina (Ciroman Katsina), that described the social…
Atiku, Nigeria’s democracy owes you one, by Tunde Olusunle
I’ve paid quite some attention in recent years to espousing the person, ideals and vision of Atiku Abubakar. A colourful and outspoken politician and statesman, he was the first Vice…
Fela, Basketmouth and Godswill Akpabio, by Tunde Olusunle
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti the innovative Afrobeat musician, irrepressible composer, untiring activist, consummate artist, multi-instrumentalist and public intellectual it was who popularised the expression “basket mouth.” His career as a performer…
May Venezuela Never Come Fully, by Monday Philips Ekpe
Last month’s meeting of governors on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja produced at least one punchline. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Bauchi State Governor,…