Opinion

OPINION: BUHARI: WORKERS’ NEW BRIDE

To most Nigerians, the approval of a new National Minimum Wage (NNW) by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was unexpected. The time is very auspicious, much as it is relieving. It was a surprise package as most workers never...

OPINION: SOUTH EAST, POLICE AND COST OF LIVING

For a week, yours faithfully traversed the entire South Eastern states of Nigeria during a private visit to my Countryside. South East of Nigeria is home to Igbo, Nigeria's strategic member of the national tripod just as others are Yoruba...

OPINION: APC’S 2019 CRUMBLING UNDER THE MACHINATION OF 2023

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As 2019 elections draw closer, activities informed by future projections, calculations and manipulations keep manifesting in different areas with different people at different times. Take for a striking example of what is going on in Imo state. It is...

OPINION: THE IGBO, YORUBA, AND OTHER NIGERIANS ARE FIGHTING THE WRONG BATTLES

With 2019 elections battle lines now drawn, 2023 is becoming the new frontier for a battle between the Nigerian ethnic groups. Which region will produce the next contestants, East or West? And the Fulani North is using the offer...

OPINION: CROCODILES ARE NOT COMEDIANS, THEY DON’T SMILE

The Nigerian Army on November 1, flagged off   "Operation Crocodile Smile Three 2018''  in  Bayelsa  State while that of Delta  State was launched the next day. The 'Operation' is in the Niger Delta which has experienced decades of repression, abandonment, neglect,  pollution and deepening poverty despite...

OPINION: EUROPE & AMERICAS STOLE AND DENIED AFRICA’s CIVILIZATION

The reason the present looks bleak is the value Africans placed on the culture that are emulated and exchanged for gold, blood and sweat. So, they have new generation of Africans claiming they are tired of past history, but...

OPINION: MUDASHIRU OBASA: CELEBRATING A LEGISLATOR PER EXCELLENCE, A BRIDGE BUILDER

On his election as the Speaker of the 8th Lagos State House of Assembly in 8 June 2015, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, assured Lagosians then, that he will preside over a Legislative House they will be proud of. Rt....

OPINION: 2019 PRESIDENTIAL MATCH: APV VS PDP (III)

The commentary of the all important match between the APC and the PDP in the 2019 Presidential tournament continues... Nonetheless, the umbrella team has maintained its attire and logo. It has remained a formidable team laden with professionals of international...

OPINION: OSHIOMHOLE LIVES TO RUN AWAY ANOTHER DAY‎

Adams Oshiomhole is like an over-indulged child who cries and throw tantrums to get a piece of candy. And when he gets it, he cavorts and prances until another craving. I watched Oshiomhole on 'Tuesday Live‎ with Cyril Stober' in...

OPINION: AMAECHI’S HOLY ANGER GOOD FOR NIGERIA

When people discuss anger, the first thing that comes to mind is to disparage it as a very negative emotion. Those who think that way do not see anything positive about anger. For sure, uncontrolled anger is the source of...