I had written and debated enough in the past on why Nigeria has not fulfilled the dreams of the founding fathers. The reasons are as varied as the tribes and tongues in Nigeria. Like many have come to realise, Nigeria…
A perfect storm is brewing over the desolate Nigerian Military Industrial-Complex (MIC) that has remained constant in the news for the wrong reasons. The misogynistic military has been roped once again for forcing out junior female officers in rape incidences.…
“Nigerians are simply not interested in holding their state governors to the same standards of accountability they hold the president. ” —Ebuka Onyekwelu For some reason, Nigeria’s president is the ultimate and final focus of Nigerians in several efforts to hold…
In the midst of Nigeria’s complex economic and political landscape, meaningful conversations become crucial catalysts for change. My recent discussion with Bolade Agbola, a distinguished Agricultural Economist, stockbroker, banker and Business Administration doctorate holder, offered invaluable perspectives on the country’s…
DOCTORS say Tramadol is an opioid agent used for pain management with huge potentials of misuse. This misuse according to the doctors, is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. And is more rampant among young adults in low-income settings.…
Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (Retired) shot into national reckoning and public limelight in 1984. That was shortly after Major-General Muhammadu Buhari and Major-General Tunde Idiagbon’s coup, which toppled the civilian regime of Alhaji Shehu Shagari on 31st December, 1983. He…
THE defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State was largely predicted by the internal rancour that bedeviled the state chapter of the party. Senator Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives…
By Salihu Ndahi The Association of Fairly Used Items (Pantaker) in Abuja has appeal to the administration of the Federal Capital Territory for a land allocation which will serve as a permanent site to conduct its business. The appeal was…
EVERY job or service has its own hazard or hazards, depending on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools and the environment of assignment. In Nigeria, the duties of the police are spelt out as follows: The…
INTRODUCTION Last week, we x-rayed open defecation- meaning, causes and effect on climate change we also looked at the 10 Steps to ending open defecation by the year 2030. Today, we shall continue with same and profer some recommendations to…
