Category: Opinion

Buhari

PMB: Should Nigerians expect another four years of the same?

While Boko Haram’s grouse is against the proliferation of western ideology (education), the Fulani herdsmen on the other hand kill, maim, kidnap and pillage the lands...

Dapo

The task before Dapo Abiodun in Lambe/Akute axis

On May 29 2019, Prince Dapo Abiodun the newly elected governor of Ogun State will mount the podium to take his oath of office. On that day, his processor, Governor...

Amosun’s eight years: The pains and gains (Part1)

When he assumed office eight years ago, Governor Ibikunle Amosun, had a tall dream or so it seemed from his enthusiasm towards the crowd that gathered for his...

Suicide

It cheers the heart that an old general adds a word to our political vocabulary. Not since Adelabu of what Soyinka calls the Penkelemesi years, the grand loquacity of...

Ihedioha: From Green Chamber to Douglas House

When the Imo state electorate chose the Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as their next governor, at the last election, it was a bold statement anchored on an informed judgement....

Effective leaders are the key difference between success and failure

Effective leaders are the key difference between success and failure. Although the individual capabilities can be helpful, a less effective leader will prevent the...

Complacency Kills!

Complacency, a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements, is a dangerous thing. Great things never come from comfort zones....

Aregbesola, Africa Day and Pan-Africanism, by Owei Lakemfa

As a primary school pupil in 1970, I was transferred to read Standard One at the Edward Wilmot Blyden primary school. Before its erasure, it occupied the corner piece...

Role of legislature in enhancing financial autonomy for state parliament, judiciary

Democracy is all about ensuring popular participation and control of the process of government. Since all the people cannot participate and individually control their...

Why must Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa recuse herself?

All eyes will most certainly be on the President of the Court of Appeal and Chairman of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, as the...