Handing –Over Remarks
As this is my very last assignment as Chair of the D-8, I must say how pleased I am for the opportunity to serve this young and dynamic Organisation for…
Enough of this controversy
Prof. Chinua Achebe recently released his book on Biafra. I have a lot of respect for Prof. Achebe’s age and achievements in the field of literature. However, I must state…
Our Response to President Jonathan on Odi
Editor:During a live broadcast of the Presidential Media Chat to the nation on the evening of 18th November 2012, President Goodluck Jonathan said that the military operation in Odi by…
Rejoinder: Petition by pensioners over N3.5bn unpaid gratuities
Our attention has been drawn to media reports of the two weeks ultimatum given by pensioners in the state for government to pay up their outstanding gratuities. Much as we…
Ribadu Versus Oronsaye
Editor: How could Mr Steve Oronsaye dispute the report of the Petroleum Revenue Special Task Force when he did not attend its sittings nor participate in its deliberations?Since he gained…
Jonathan Congratulates China’s New Leader
On behalf of himself, the Federal Government and people of Nigeria, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan warmly congratulates Mr. Xi Jinping on his emergence as General Secretary of the Communist Party…
President Jonathan to speak on National issues on Sunday
President Goodluck Jonathan is to speak on matters that are currently of interest to the nation in the next edition of the Presidential Media Chat on Sunday, November 18, 2012.…
Jonathan sets up white paper on Ribadu report, others
In furtherance of his declared commitment to doing all within his powers to ensure greater accountability, probity and transparency in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan today…
A Nigerian version of state police
Editor: The apparent failure of federal security arrangements in recent times, to meet the challenges of national security, has heightened the debate about the issue of state police and the…
Save Aminat from child marriage
Editor: The editorial of The Guardian, Tuesday, October 30, 2012, entitled: “Menace of underage marriage,” commented on the forceful betrothal of a 12-year-old girl named Aminat Hamisu to a 70-year-old,…