Opinion

OPINION: THE EJIGBO PEPPER SODOMY & MURDER CASE: WHEN VIOLENCE MUST BE CURBED

It is most disheartening that on a daily basis and across the country, the wanton bestiality that had characterised Nigeria’s inglorious military past continues unabated in a country which prides itself as a giant of a divisive continent. At...

OPINION: WHY TUKUR’S EXIT MAY NOT HELP PDP

If anybody is thinking that the exit of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur will bring an end to the crisis in PDP, that person has another think coming and may be deceiving himself. The problem facing the ruling party PDP is...

OPINION: TAMBUWAL AND POLITICAL BUCCANEERS

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Nigeria now looks like a place where suspects are sent to prison before they are convicted by any courts of competent jurisdiction. This is what many are doing to the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu...

OPINION: OF A PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT AND HIS DELUSION

In the rash of presidential aspirants that may soon emerge is one by the name Sam Nda-Isaiah, the publisher of Leadership newspaper and one of its back page columnists, who does not fail to deliver his position with uncommon...

OPINION: SANUSI: A DARING EMPLOYEE’S MACABRE DANCE

The rumour mills in a country as big and diverse as Nigeria should normally run at full throttle; and, should also be equally churning out the richest of rumours, but a recent one that looked like a news story...

OPINION: SOUTH KOREA; A SUCCESS STORY; NIGERIA TOO CAN BE GREAT

Most of us know of South Korea, officially called the Republic of Korea. Many images may come to mind when Korea is mentioned: a beautiful country with a strong economy and well-protected environment.  South Korea is a small country...

OPINION: MUCH ADO ABOUT NIGERIA’S ANTI-SAME SEX LEGISLATION

The right of every nation state to make internal legislation without interference from others is recognised under international law. This right defines the relationship that exists between international law and domestic legal systems and, more specifically, determining which law...

OPINION: SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ISSUES DO NOT EXIST IN ISOLATION’

The theme of the 7th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights (7th APCRSHR), which opened in Manila on 21st January, 2014, is: Examining achievements, good practices, lessons learned and challenges: towards a strategic positioning of...

OPINION: GEJ’S THIRD TERM AMBITION: LIKE FATHER LIKE SON

Obasanjo’s third term agenda was no secret. It cost the nation billions and stalled our affairs, corrupted our legislative offices and wasted our time for months on end. At last it was over, but not before Obasanjo ensured he...

OPINION: RACE TO ASABA AND ABUJA: HOW THE ASPIRANTS STAND IN ISOKO

The embers that will stoke the fire for the race for Asaba and Abuja, the seat of legislative and executive powers and activities in Delta State, is being prepared albeit in subtle political moves. Various political gladiators are stealthily maneuvering...