Nigeria’s political history is full of chance happenings, of not-well-thought-out policies that very often suffocate the polity and put it suspended animation…
Nigeria Matters
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Nigerians, both at home and abroad seem to have found unison in decrying the lack of progress in the development of their country. Continuous corruption, a lack of leadership, lack …
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In the next few days, our patience will be tested. This government and her sympathizers will begin to plant moles in our midst to create chaos and then kill the …
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There was a sea of heads from many different parts of the country, irrespective of religion, tribe or social status, all united for one cause. The policemen were actually protesters’ …
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Justice Alfa Belgore’s group has the task of dialoguing with organized labour and other stakeholders. Dr. Christopher Kolade, on the other hand, has been appointed to chair the spending committee, …
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It is our considered view that the government ignores and fails to understand the fundamental problems facing the Nigerian economy. This is manifested by its failure to prioritise its actions, …
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Last Saturday, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan addressed Nigerians for the second time in as many weeks. This time, he attempted a multi-pronged defense of his decision to remove fuel subsidy. …
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Over the last few days, Nigeria has found herself in a very unique conundrum, a situation that calls for reflections especially on the part of the Nigerian leadership…
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As an outsider, I do not know when the subsidy began but my own understanding of the issue takes off from the Babangida/Abacha regimes. I think things took a decidedly …
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The presentation by Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala as statistically, graphically impressive and persuasive, as it was, seemed unauthentic. At the risk of stating that her position of now championing removal of subsidy …
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Since the return of 56 secondary and 1040 primary schools in Anambra State to the missionaries on 21st November, 2011, Governor Peter Obi of the state has experienced vocal and …
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It is becoming increasingly and unbearably painful to read now on a regular basis, the bombings taking place in Nigeria and the attendant wanton and unnecessary loss of life. It …
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One cannot stop wondering why the priorities of President Jonathan included the fuel subsidy removal and one 7-year presidential term rather than fixing the critical power sector and the dilapidated …
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The Government must realise before it is too late, that leadership is about listening to the yearnings of the citizens, ensuring the happiness of the greater majority, matching its words …
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Aso Rock Villa connotes power. It remains a mystery to many Nigerians except the privileged few who have had access to its formidable walls. Yet this gargantuan and mysterious edifice …
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To win this impending battle against both our foreign and domestic imperialists, we should all support the ongoing government efforts. That is the only we can expect these enemies of …