Opinion

OPINION: #EDODECIDES2016: THE BATTLE OF HEGEMONIES

Even though the Edo Gubernatorial election was postponed from for about two weeks, it appears not much changed within the period in terms of its outcome. Epistemologically speaking, we saw a titanic battle between People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s Pastor...

OPINION: WHAT NIGERIA MEANS TO ME

The various reactions on Independence Day yesterday can only compel us to ask one question: what does Nigeria mean to you or me? I had written a piece on Friday, September 30, in which I advised that Nigerians should...

OPINION: CCB COMMENDATION: BURATAI’S INNOCENCE RE-ECHOES

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Truth cannot be suppressed forever. It frees itself from the chains of dark forces to assert itself unstoppably. It chases away the shadows of falsehood and triumph over lies and blackmail in an unrestricted outpouring of its effervescent light. Nigeria’s...

OPINION: SOLVING NIGERIA’S PROBLEMS @56

Bring a male and female squirrel, a virgin turtle, seven white doves, an animal without a spine, and three kola nuts, one white, two brownish red ones and a necklace worn by a woman that has had twins three...

OPINION: UGWUANYI: BREAKING THE RANGERS JINX

The 2016 edition of the Nigerian Professional Football League has finally wound down. The last matches which took place today, Sunday October 2 were, in a way, a mere formality; Rangers International of Enugu were as good as winning...

OPINION: NIGERIA @56: OUR LIES AGAINST INDEPENDENCE LEADERS

Reading commentaries on our Independence Day amuses me a lot especially considering our deliberate lies on our revered independence leaders. We painted rosy pictures of our founding fathers who painstakingly laboured and delivered a united peaceful and harmonious federation. In...

OPINION: FG: RE-OPEN REMAINING HIGH-PROFILE CORRUPTION CASES

Last week, I read a report by Premium Times of September 27th, 2016, that Ex-governor Orji Kalu of Abia State has been re-arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. This time, the charge preferred against him is...

OPINION: IGP IBRAHIM IDRIS INDEPENDENCE GIFT TO THE EMEFIELES

"We all have to start somewhere, and doing something is better than nothing at all. Start small so you don't get discouraged and give up. Remember it is all about consistency". - KHLOE KARDASHIAN When I heard about the kidnap...

OPINION: NIGERIA AT 56

As Nigeria marks its 56th Independence Anniversary, very few Nigerians would expect any form of celebration or excitement.  Independence from colonial rule in 1960 has brought the country so much to be cheerful about, but 56 years later, also...

OPINION: 56TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY: NIGERIA, O COMPATRIOTS!

Imagining the imagination Picturing the pictorials And videoing the videos of the glorious past I am torn apart yet More drifted away as though This parcel never had begotten My country, O Nigeria! How are you, my motherland? Have you not writhed in pain In labour and care...