We Are the Government – By Philip Amiola

By Philip Amiola | NNP | Feb. 23, 2014 – When I wrote an article titled Failed Government or Failing Citizens in January 2013, I expected a reverberation of mixed comments. I was not disappointed. In that piece, I attempted to challenge the belief system that makes us channel our creative energies towards blaming the […]

On Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act 2014 – By Chukwudi Nwokoye

By Chukwudi Nwokoye | NNP | Feb. 23, 2014 – Gay Marriage is a non-starter in Nigeria! It would never happen with or without the above Act banning it! It would not work in Nigeria, at least in my generation. This is because our culture frowns at it, our morals and religious teachings forbid it. […]

The Lesson Learnt from One Man Peaceful Protest in Ibadan – By Adewale Akande

By Adewale T. Akande | Barcelona, Spain | Feb. 23, 2014 – Idi Ape-Akobo Ojurin-Olorunda road is known to me as a resident for the past ten years now. The road is known for the horrible traffic hold-ups due to spontaneous increase in the population of the residents with corresponding increase in the volume of […]

Anti-Gay Bill: Should Commonsense Not Prevail? By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi

By Raheem Oluwafunminiyi | Ibadan, Nigeria | Feb. 23, 2014 – The controversy surrounding the anti-gay bill recently signed into law as announced by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity few weeks back has continued unabated, further generating much buzz. It even gets more exciting seeing several foreign […]

Godwin Emefiele: Intellectually Endowed Banker is the Next CBN Boss – By Emeka Chiakwelu

By Emeka Chiakwelu | NNP | Feb. 23, 2014 – President Jonathan has nominated Godwin Emefiele, the managing director of Zenith Bank to be the next governor of Central Bank Nigeria(CBN), as a successor to the outgoing and controversial Sanusi. The nomination has been made prior to the suspension of Sanusi who was the sitting […]

Why 2014 May Not Be Different – By Arnold A. Alalibo

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | Feb. 17, 2014 – “Happy New Year!” “I wish you the same!” Those are the usual expressions that come with the beginning of every year. But whether or not the expressions are made in conformity with convention or in a realistic expectation of good things to come in […]

The Thieving Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly – Part 1- By Kenneth Uwadi

By Kenneth Uwadi | Imo State, Nigeria | February 17, 2014 – I write to condemn in absolute terms the silence of the Imo State House of Assembly over the heavy corruption allegations levelled against the Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly Chief Benjamin Uwajumogu  by Mr  Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha. Iwuoha, an activist and former  […]

Reflections, Projections and Safety in Hajj – By Muhammad Ajah

By Muhammad Ajah | NNP | February 17, 2014 – Hajj in the last few years have been adjudged as very successful globally. Last year especially, the control mechanism and resultant end clearly manifested more than ever in recent years. The reason for this success is either because of adequate preparations or the less number […]

Nigerians in America: How (NOT) to Raise Our Children – By Ladepo Abiodun

By Ladepo Abiodun | Los Angeles, USA | Feb. 7, 2014 – It begins with the language spoken in the home.  It is often the case that parents who share the same Nigerian language speak English to their children at home even when the children are just babies and toddlers.  This is a waste of […]

A Little, Humble Tribute to Late Chief Segun Okeowo – By Akintokunbo A. Adejumo

By Akintokunbo A. Adejumo | Ibadan, Nigeria | Feb. 4., 2104 – “Nigeria, March/April 1978: The Minister for Education, Col Ahmadu Ali under the Obasanjo Military administration, had just announced that the Federal Government of Nigeria intended to increase the cost of feeding for University and other tertiary institutions’ students. At the time also, students pay […]

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