Articles & Opinions

By Tochukwu Ezukanma   I was recently a guest on a radio talk show. I was to discuss the Nigerian government’s inability, thus far, to contain and defeat the Boko …

A pro-Democracy Non Governmental Organization-HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA [HURIWA] has urged Nigerians to collectively support the current counter insurgency and counter terrorism campaign against the armed Islamic rebels in the …

By Femi Ayelabowo   It was a few years ago when a national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) told a few of his confidants that the United States …

By Chika Onuora When President Goodluck Jonathan told a delegation of Bayelsa prominent indigenes that some elected government officials do not deserve constitutional immunity because some abuse such immunity to …

By Abba Adakole   I have observed that since President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan made his declaration for a second term in office, there has been no critical analysis of what …

The powerful truth both the Itsekiris and Ijaws in Delta state had refused to accept is that both are uncompromisingly subject to their own biases and failings which most often …

By Johnson Momodu  The story of David and Goliath remains a popular and fascinating tale.  A young shepherd slays a seasoned and —by some accounts— gigantic soldier.  This story plays into the …

The APC did not win any seat whatsoever in the House of Representatives in the 2011 elections.  Therefore, it cannot provide the Speaker of the House. Have you ever heard …

Farmers-herdsmen clashes are among the most serious security challenges facing Nigeria today, especially the northern part of the county. Tussle for the use of agricultural land is becoming intense and …

By Emmanuel Onwubiko With only about two weeks before Nigeria enters the real Yuletide season when millions of Nigerians from all walks of life from all across the globe will troop …