Opinion

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...

Plumes of smoke arising from the fields is a common sight in Punjab and northern Haryana (INDIA) during rice harvesting season. In the months of October-November it almost asphyxiates anyone who ventures out of house, be it a village...

The Nigerian Police is in dire need of intense psychological screening, followed by psychological certification for potential and already-serving uniformed men and women, judging by another set of recent unreasonable words from Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Joseph Mbu, in...

In another few days, March, 28th, to be exact, you – yes, YOU – will, most likely be going to join other Nigerians, at your neighbourhood poling station, for the purpose of casting your vote, for the President of...

Brussels, Ottawa, Paris, Sydney, “Terrorist” attacks in these western cities in the last one year have claimed 29 lives. Add to this the beheadings of western citizens by the Islamic State. The horror evoked by these has led to...