Justice Oputa: Our own lord Denning is gone
The death of Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, though coming at a very ripe old age, is still difficult to accept with equanimity, especially within the legal profession. Justice Oputa gave all…
We Shall Overcome
The Nigeria Labour Congress is deeply saddened by another bomb blast at Nyanya, Abuja, which has left about 19 persons dead and several others injured. As was the case in…
PVCs, Not Card Readers, Will Be Used for Ekiti, Osun
Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will be used for the Ekiti State governorship election on June 21, 2014, and the Osun State governorship election on August 9, 2014; but the Independent…
Sen. David Mark `s Speech at the Resumption of Senate Plenary Session
1.My Distinguished Colleagues and Bosses, Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 2.I welcome you all back from your working short Easter break, and I am glad to see everyone…
Nigeria`s rise to the bottom
This week, I invite you to consider the following excerpts from Toyin Dawodu’s response to Forbes’ (a foremost international business magazine) conclusions from its interview with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s…
Matters Arising from Ekiti & Osun PVC Distribution, Continuous Voter Registration
Preparatory to the governorship election in Ekiti State scheduled for 21st June, 2014, and that in Osun State fixed for 9th August, 2014, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently…
Sir Emeka Offor’s giant strides to eradicate Polio
Tuesday 15th April, 2014 cast a different shadow on the hearts of many Rotarians and indeed on the hearts of many mothers in and around Garki Family Health Centre; a…
Insurgency: this is a war we can win only in unity
This is a critical moment in the history of our country. As has been said, no single event has threatened our collective peace and security than the current Boko Haram…
Rejoinder: Gov. Nyako`s Letter, Senseless and Unfortunate- Presidency
The letter written by Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa state to his colleague northern governors as published in some major news Media is an unmitigated leadership disaster and a sad…
Letter Of Protest From The Civil Society Delegates
SUBJECT: THE CONSTITUTION AND COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEES WHEREAS we have carefully reviewed the membership of the Committee as released by the Conference Secretariat and wish to register…