Opinion

JAMB Question: Is Nigeria A Democratic Country?

Sunday, April 28, 2024
It is not anomalous for anyone to see some Nigerians, particularly the youths retorting with the slang, ldquo;JAMB Question rdquo; whenever they are confronted with a problematic question they do not readily have answer to. In fact, the term ldquo;Jamb question rdquo; has become a popular slang ex ...

The Significance Of President Tinubu’s Reassurance On Niger Delta Development

Sunday, April 28, 2024
The 6th Meeting of the National Council of Niger Delta (NCND), recently held in Asaba, the Delta state capital, with the theme: ldquo;Stimulating Strategies for Economic Growth and Development in the Niger Delta Region rdquo;, may have come and gone, but not without touching, and significantly prof ...

Nigeria And The Problem With Stupid People

Sunday, April 28, 2024
Instead of politicians, let the monkeys govern the countries; at least they will steal only the bananas Have you ever encountered someone who staunchly defends a politician, leader or public figure regardless of the controversial statements they make. I am sure we have seen those ...

Edo 2024: How Serious Is APC For September Guber Race?

Saturday, April 27, 2024
The Big lie - often attributed to the Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels - though there seems to be no evidence that it was used by him to prop up the State under the hegemonic rule of Adolf Hitler - is to repeat a lie until it 39;s assumed to be true. According to Wikipedia, If you tell a ...

Oil Theft In the Niger Delta: A Region In Crisis

Saturday, April 27, 2024
It is a truism that crude oil politics has plunged Nigeria into endless struggle for power, triggered by the propensity to acquire wealth, control and influence. Oil politics has created a rent seeking class and a cruel cabal that thrives on oppression, intimidation and marginalization. Owing to the ...

Without A Doubt, Surge In Prices Of Goods And Services In Nigeria Is One Too Man

Saturday, April 27, 2024
In as much as the reasons often adduce by manufacturers and service providers in Nigeria to justify rising prices and fees of goods and services can be said to be cogent, it does not remove the fact that it has become one too many, particularly as the unfair market situation appears as if consumers ...

It Wasn’t Me.

Saturday, April 27, 2024
In year 2000, Shaggy, the Jamaican-American reggae star released his biggest career hit, entitled ldquo;It wasn rsquo;t me. rdquo; The song instantly took the cake, for its catchy beat and smooth vocals as well as its thematic attempt to hold a mirror for commitment in romantic relationships. I ...

Ojudu Babafemi Bids Ayogu Eze Farewell

Friday, April 26, 2024
Senator Ojudu Babafemi, a multifaceted individual, journalist, politician, and advocate for democratic values in Nigeria, has in a tribute posted on his Facebook page paid tribute to Senator Ayogu Eze. In the tribute titled, ldquo;For Ayogu, It Is Goodnight rdquo;. In the tribute, Ojodu wrote, ...

Options Open To A Party Or Counsel Where There Is Genuine Cause For Complaint Ag

Friday, April 26, 2024
Where a lawyer (or litigant) has good grounds for complaints against a judicial officer, in my opinion, below are the only options available in law and legal ethics, depending on the circumstances: 1??. Counsel can respectfully and politely call the court 39;s attention to such where it 39;s a ...

Why Nigeria's Anti-Corruption Crusade Can Fail

Friday, April 26, 2024
The crusade against corruption in Nigeria has been a longstanding and challenging endeavour, with efforts to stamp out graft and malfeasance facing numerous obstacles and setbacks. Despite the government 39;s commitment to tackling corruption, the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures in Nigeri ...
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