Opinion

Nothing has given impetus to one of the five points agenda of the Udom administration being political inclusiveness like the recent visit to Government House by Obong Umana O. Umana and the planned collaboration between the State Government under...

On Monday, the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar  Bukola Saraki, announced the “Made-in-Nigeria Challenge” - an offshoot of his campaign to stimulate the public’s appeal for Nigerian-made  goods.  Basically, the aim of the “Challenge” is to encourage local manufacturers by...

Recent developments in connection with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict demonstrated the huge gap between the Israeli government and the international community’s position about the settlements in the occupied territories and the prospect of a two-state solution. United Nations Security Council...

Nigerians frequently abuse the liberties democracy confers on the citizenry, especially the freedom of expression. Hardly do people realize that their inalienable right to freedom of expression as guaranteed by the Constitution of Nigeria, places on them the responsibility...

The disastrous leap year of 2016, with all its surprises and disappointments, has finally come to an end.  The New Year means a new beginning; a fresh start. Many will have New Year resolutions to fulfil while others might...

Sir, it is my pleasure to join millions of Nigerians in warmly wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year. We bless God who placed you on the throne and gave us the grace to see the beginning of...

In the last one week, there have been admixture of sweet and bitter tales coming from Nigeria. On one hand, there is the good news coming from the Presidency, that the Nigerian Military has reclaimed the Sambisa Forest. On...

President Muhammadu Buhari's directive to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN) to investigate  the involvement of any top government officials accused of any wrong-doing for prosecution if found liable is at...

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Pius Adesanmi’s “A Nigerian, Library and Lawmakers” (Sahara Reporters, December 24). I will like to add a footnote to what he has raised: hopefully, the likely beginning of a useful conversation around the subject of...

Until now, not much was known about Sokoto’s huge investment in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. But that situation changed when it defeated 35 other states in the country to win the prestigious award of _Best State...