Contemporary problems of democracy
So powerful and attractive, and yet so elastic and abused is the concept of democracy that it can be used, and has been used or invoked, as an organizing principle…
The Transformation of Major General Muhammad Buhari
Those of us who were too young to have appreciated the military regime of the then military Head of State, Major General Muhammadu Buhari were taught to believe that General…
Tourism And Rural Development In Ogun: A Call To Rescue
Ogun state is regarded as a leading municipal in the country. This is in recognition of its pioneering role in education, medicine, law, divinity among others. On the other hand,…
How Northern Governors, Politicians Foster Almajiri System-David Mark
President of the Senate, David Mark, has tongue-lashed northern governors and politicians accusing them of helping to foster the almajiri system, a dangerous system that could see children becoming a…
Editorial: State of Emergency: Matters Arising
The recent declaration of a state of emergency in three north eastern states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa deserves careful attention both to substance and symbolism. First, no concrete time-line…
Achebe – The Icon and Greatest Anti-Corruption Crusader
Many well-meaning Nigerians and international figures have said so much in tribute to this literary giant since his death on March 21, 2013. The world is celebrating Chinua Achebe! What…
Lagos Assembly Plans Law to Protect Consumers
The Lagos State House of Assembly is studying a proposed law to protect the interest of residents of the state in their roles as purchasers and consumers of product. To…
Man Jailed For Selling Pirated Copies of El-Rufai’s Book
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced a book seller, Chibueze Akamu, to three months imprisonment for selling pirated copies of the recently launched book, ‘The Accidental Public…
Alison-Madueke Solicits Greater Investment in Africa’s Energy sector
The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke has appealed to the Global Community and the developed World to invest in the development of the burgeoning African energy economy so…
Jonathan Succumbs…Orders Release of Relatives of Boko Haram Suspects
Following condemnation from the US State department and refusal of President Barack Obama to visit Nigeria over credible allegation Human rights violation in the war against terrorism, the federal government,…