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Let Stephen Keshi Be – By Arnold A. Alalibo

Posted by admin Arnold Alalibo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Soccer, Sports Monday, March 17th, 2014

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | March 17. 2014 – Why is it hard for Nigeria to manage and sustain success especially in football? It is unimaginable that few months to the 2014 World Cup billed for Brazil, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is mounting pressure on the Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, to […]

Can We Revive Our Local Languages? – By Arnold A. Alalibo

Posted by admin Arnold Alalibo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists Saturday, March 15th, 2014

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | March 15, 2014 – If the number of countries in the world is tripled, it will be impossible to arrive at an estimate of the number of languages and dialects spoken by human beings on earth. Considering that each language belongs to a specific culture, no one can […]

Sanusi: Suspension or Termination? – By Arnold A. Alalibo

Posted by admin Arnold Alalibo, Articles, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), Columnists, NNP Columnists Sunday, March 2nd, 2014

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | March 2, 2014 – “I have no regrets; I have no ill feelings and with no sadness. I’m happy; I’m proud of what I have done”. These were the words of Sanusi as he reacted to his suspension as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), […]

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

Posted by admin Arnold Alalibo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists Monday, February 17th, 2014

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 […]

Sachet Water and The Environmental Question – By Arnold A. Alalibo

Posted by admin Arnold Alalibo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists Sunday, February 2nd, 2014

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | Feb. 2, 2014 – During each monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Port Harcourt, I am amazed at the quantity of ‘pure water’ sachets and plastic bags that are raked out from various drainages in the city. I immediately conducted a quick investigation into this menace. I was shocked […]

Making Legislative Duties Part-Time – By Arnold A. Alalibo

Posted by admin Arnold Alalibo, Articles, Columnists, House, Legislature, NNP Columnists, Senate Thursday, December 26th, 2013

By Arnold A. Alalibo / NNP / Dec. 26, 2013 – Since the commencement of democratic rule on May 29, 1999, Nigerians have been clamouring for legislative duties to be done part-time. And from the look of things this call appears to be gaining ground. Of particular importance to those who make the call is […]

Lawmakers: A Burden to The Economy? – By Arnold A. Alalibo

Posted by admin Arnold Alalibo, Articles, Columnists, House, Legislature, NNP Columnists, Senate Sunday, December 15th, 2013

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | Dec. 15, 2013 – Since the commencement of democratic rule on May 29, 1999, Nigerians have been clamouring for legislative duties to be done part-time. And from the look of things, this call appears to be gaining ground. Of particular importance to those who make the call is […]

Why Mandela Was So Unique – By Arnold A. Alalibo

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Arnold Alalibo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists Friday, December 13th, 2013

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | Dec.13, 2013 – After suffering from a series of severe lung infections for more than two years, Nelson Rolihlahia Madiba Mandela, the anti-apartheid hero and former South African president, had a date with death at home and right in the company of some of his family members. Mandela, […]

The New PHCN Tarriff – By Arnold A. Alalibo

Posted by admin Arnold Alalibo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists Saturday, September 21st, 2013

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | Sept. 21, 2013 – In the heat of the power sector reform in 2010, Nigerians thought their prayers for stable power supply had been heard. Their elation knew no bounds because for a very long time they had been used to a culture of darkness with outrageous bills […]

Discovering Our Potentialities – By Arnold A. Alalibo

Posted by admin Arnold Alalibo, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists Saturday, September 7th, 2013

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | Sept. 7, 2013 – Every man, except the pampered child of fortune, ought to have a vocation in order to earn his livelihood. In ancient Jewish society, acquisition of vocational skills were required. Apostle Paul of the Bible even added tent-making to his vocation while Jesus earned carpentry […]