Opinion

The Israeli general election, scheduled for March 17, can be fateful for the Israeli Arabs as their voting en masse could change the political map and potentially prevent Netanyahu from forming the next government. They can, and indeed must, defy...

The Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Enugu State, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi may not be facing any strong opposition in the April 11 state elections, but he is not relenting in his campaign to reach the people of the...

Nigeria has found itself in an unenviable position of choosing between a prodigal son and a fanatic. Determining their degree of wastefulness and zealousness within the bounds of laws and decency in a country endemically corrupt is not a...

For those of us not privileged to have been born in the 60's, the heroic and bravery of Retired General Olusegun Obasanjo was taught to us in the four walls of elementary and secondary schools. '...the civil war lasted for...

The theme “2015 Elections: How to make Nigeria the Winner” appears simple, but I found it very complex and thought provoking. Certain assumptions could be made with regard to our theme today: first, that although most of the elections...

In the local parlance of the Esan people of Edo State, it is often said that “When evil and native intelligence combine, you get the makings of man-made catastrophe”. Thus, Nigeria is now engaged in a full-fledged war between...

Permit me to express some measure of satisfaction as we mark yet another milestone in the life of the 7th House of Representatives.  You may recall that shortly after the inauguration of the House in June 2011, we adopted a...

A fly, a harlot, a beggar, a rat, and gusty wind; the village-boss and the tax collector--these seven are all annoying to others--Indian proverb   To the proverb above I add, the Nigerian politician and leader, that makes it eight, add...

Former president obasanjo remains one of the luckiest Nigerians that is still transversing the political landscape today all things considered. He is one General that has ruled Nigeria for almost twelve years three years plus as a military head...

I used to have problem with Governor Rochas Okorocha's style of governance until I visited Imo State during the Christmas period. I was surprised at what I saw on ground. Owerri, the state capital is cleaner and better. The...