Nasarawa State: The War Against Eggons
One man holds the key to lasting peace in the tense Middle Belt state of Nasarawa: Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, the only providential state chief executive produced by opposition Congress…
Editorial: Can Jonathan Re-invent the PDP?
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ended their meeting in Abuja, Thursday, with the party squandering a historical opportunity to reconcile itself; and in so…
2015: Who will defeat Jonathan?
Let me say from the outset that it would be scandalous and a grave mistake for the opposition – and by this, I refer to the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
The Fifth Assembly of Delta State House of Assembly: Two years after
How time really flies! Two years have rolled by since the Fifth Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly was inaugurated on June 7, 2011 after its proclamation by…
Editorial: The Endless Lamentations of Goodluck Jonathan
It has become the signature tune of President Goodluck Jonathan to moan about problems, which ordinarily, are his responsibility to solve. The latest display of this disgraceful disposition came last…
Much Ado About A Handshake
The fundamental ills in the character of Nigerian politics are often ignored or sidestepped by the journalists and commentators in the rush to sensationalise. This is a blot that diminishes…
Editorial: Keeping the Hope of June 12 Alive
Exactly twenty years ago today, Nigerians trooped out to cast their votes to elect a man of their choice to lead Nigeria as President. The historic event of June 12,…
Where are the founding fathers of PDP?
If care is not taken, the ruling People’s Democratic Party(PDP) may be approaching an implosion. But I do not belong to any political party and so why should that border…
I am Not a “Politician”
Politics is defined as activities associated with governance of a country or area. From etymological enquiry, the word politics derives from the Greek word “politikos”, which means “of, for, or…
Nigeria as a social club
As the battle for control of the Nigerian Governors Forum continues, we are reminded once again of how our pretence at nationhood reduces governance to absurdity. Depending on your disposition,…