Opinion

OPINION: CONJOINED NIGERIAN TWINS CALLED DEMOCRACY AND MILITARY RULE

The grotesque Nigerian twins called democracy and military rule are crucially joined at the stomach. The military politicos and the civilian politicians eat into the same fat stomach like Siamese twins. It is little wonder then that two generals of...

OPINION: GBONG GWOM JOS @ 70: CREATING A TEMPLATE TOWARDS PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE ON THE PLATEAU

The 10th of October, 2021, the Gbong Gwom Jos, His majesty Da. Jacob Gyang Buba celebrated his 70th birthday anniversary, amidst fun fare, thrills and excitement. The state capital was agog and alive, illuminated by cheering crowds who trooped...

OPINION: PORT TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA: AUTOMATION IS KEY

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The importance of the maritime sector in the socio-economic and development of any nation is very crucial. According to figures from the World Trade Organization (WTO) seaports currently represent one of the most important logistics centers due to the...

OPINION: RE-NEW CROWN, NEW CLOWN?

On 1st of November, 2021, the Chairman of The Nation's Editorial Board, Mr. Sam Omatseye, dedicated his backpage column to the newly elected National Chairman of the PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu. The latter had emerged as the new PDP...

OPINION: NNPC N621.2BN ROADS: DIEZANI’S SECOND HAND UNDERWEAR AS OBVIOUS DISTRACTION

Mischief, a major preoccupation of the human mind, has been perfected by the word 'government' and governance in this country especially by the present administration led by General Mohammadu Buhari which without doubt has elevated the act to an...

OPINION: BUHARI, MALAMI’S UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCTS AS CHIEF LAW OFFICERS

As aptly described by a close ally, Abubakar Malami (SAN) is certainly a unique Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) whose tenure will be a subject of discussions for many years after he leaves office. His callousness and serial...

OPINION: ANAMBRA GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION AS BELLWETHER FOR PDP AND REFERENDUM FOR APC

Along with the forthcoming Anambra state governorship election scheduled for 6th November, which is only a couple of days away, the PDP national convention held 30-31 October are a sort of bellwether for the main opposition party, PDP and...

OPINION: PRESIDENT BUHARI’S VISIT TO SAUDI ARABIA HIGHLIGHTS: INEQUALITIES BREED UNREST

President Muhammadu Buhari had a very successful visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the high which is the symbolization of our mutual trust and resolve to combat climate change, improve trade and promote investment in humanity, not profit...

OPINION: CLIMATE CRISIS WON’T GET FIXED BY AFFLICTING AFRICA WITH ENERGY CRISIS

Dire warnings of the end of the world are as old as civilization itself. But each year as the countdown to United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) begins, they grow in volume and intensity. Recently, senior United Nations officials...

OPINION: NEXT PRESIDENT NIGERIA NEEDS

Many Nigerians are mad at the country’s political leaders — both progressives and conservatives — and they are voicing their anger, which is understandable. The Federal Government, through no fault of anyone in particular, is paralysed and unable to...