Why US bullies Nigeria, but not China and Saudi Arabia
The Igbo have a saying – popularised by the acclaimed novelist, Chinua Achebe – that he who brings home ant-infested faggots should not complain if he is visited by lizards.…
What Does A Nigerian Governor Do?
By Prince Charles Dickson A Nigerian governor is Nigerian, he often than not is an indigene of the State he governs/rules/ or controls. In rare cases, we know a state governor has…
Amosun, APC Lawmakers Unite, as Party Registration Begins
The unity among members of the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was reaffirmed yesterday in Abeokuta as party faithful led by Governor of the state, Senator…
Atiku Restates APC’s Commitment to Party Unity, Nation-building
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar believes that his new party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) is committed to building a strong and united party. Speaking in Sokoto State during…
Atiku Abubakar and his desperation for power
The former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, over the weekend, again, jumped out of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC). There is really nothing surprising…
Globacom Premier League Rated Fourth Best in Africa
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics has rated the Nigerian football league, known as the Globacom Premier League, as the fourth strongest league on the continent for 2013.…
Jonathan in Closed-door Meeting with Service Chiefs
President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday held a closed-door meeting with service chiefs behind at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although no statement was issued when it ended, it is believed that…
Reps Seek End to Corruption, Support Establishment of Financial Intelligence Agency
Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal on Monday expressed concern over the spate of corruption in the management of finance of public institutions culminating into loss of…
Sanusi and the burden of being a Prince
Niccolò Machiavelli, the renowned Italian political philosopher, observed in The Prince—his treatise on realist political theory—that, “It is not titles that honour men, but men that honour titles.” Being himself…
Dangote Sugar buys $35m machinery to boost production
The Nation’s foremost sugar refinery, Dangote Sugar has demonstrated its resolve to ensure the realization of the national sugar master plan as it takes delivery of farm machinery worth $35…