Nigeria Matters

We are glad to know that at least a Nigerian Government is starting to take note and make moves to address the problems of Nigeria’s negative global image. It has …

The history of fighting corruption is a history of falsity. No one in Nigeria takes anti-corruption crusades seriously. The only people who get burnt and suffer the penalty are petty …

I feel that criticisms of Obasanjo are grossly overdone, without due recognition for his achievements. I believe that despite Obasanjo’s obvious failures and personal weaknesses, he remains the greatest Nigerian …

I feel that criticisms of Obasanjo are grossly overdone, without due recognition for his achievements. I believe that despite Obasanjo’s obvious failures and personal weaknesses, he remains the greatest Nigerian …

Abuja as a capital is an ideal place for the North in all sense of the word. They figured out that if another civil war starts, a military Head of …

Abuja as a capital is an ideal place for the North in all sense of the word. They figured out that if another civil war starts, a military Head of …

The present situation where the EFCC is reported to have violated the court’s order restraining it from prosecuting former Abia state governor, Chief Orji Kalu serves as a reference point…

The events of the last eight years provide a study in understanding the character of the Igbo man or woman and the traits inherent in the entire Igbo race…

How can we hold Yar’Adua accountable if we do not know where he stands and what he stands for, what he intends to do and where he is taking the country?

Any hope that an individual holds the key to the quelling of the militancy and eventual resolution of the crisis in the Niger Delta is bound to fail…

To show the seriousness and sense of purpose required for the enormous responsibilities the EFCC is saddled with, it is expected that the job at hand is handled with utmost …

The excessive policing of the Niger Delta is clearly a threat to the region; and indeed the ongoing militarization of the region is not only a threat, it has the …

Nigerians may have become so accustomed to bad governance that they have blinded themselves to the positives of the last government…

Nigerians may have become so accustomed to bad governance that they have blinded themselves to the positives of the last government…

Any reader of this column would easily recall that in several essays here, I have never been able to contain my sorrow and deep pain over the quality of lawmakers …

Much as one cannot afford to sing President Yar’Adua’s praise in a hurry, since it’s too early in the day to fully grasp his permanent take on power. The early …