“Why the Armed Forces Took Over” – Buhari in 1984 – By Nasir el-Rufai

By Nasir El-Rufai | NNP | May 20, 2012 – In pursuance of the primary objective of saving our great nation from total collapse, I, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari of the Nigerian army have, after due consultation amongst the services of the armed forces, been formally invested with the authority of the Head of the Federal […]

When Democracy Lacks Accountability – By Arnold A. Alalibo

By Arnold A. Alalibo | NNP | May 20, 2012 – Since Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as “Government of the people, by the people and for the people”, it has remained the most popular and acceptable definition of the term. The reason is that it encapsulates and conveys the essence of democracy as it was […]

Nigerians, Where Do We Go From Here? – By Dr. Leonard K. Shilgba

By Dr. Leonard K. Shilgba | Yola, Nigeria | May 20, 2012 – Only a few Nigerians may not be aware that their country is presently engaged with too many problems on her plate. But how do we articulate those problems in a way that facilitates an understanding of both the dimension and probable solutions?   […]

TB Joshua – The Bigger Picture – By Eric Abena

By Eric Abena | Douala, Cameroon | May 20, 2012 – Although the Almighty has no need of human trumpeters to defend His own, recent subjective media reports have compelled me to comment on the ongoing and contentious issue of Prophet T.B. Joshua, a name that can’t seem to leave the news since his well-publicized […]

The Problem of Nigeria is One Nigeria – By Osita Ebiem

By Osita Ebiem | NNP | May 18, 2012 – Looking in from the outside Nigeria appears to have numerous problems. (There is no doubt now in anyone’s mind that Nigeria is a failed state by all definitions). Some people have surmised that Nigeria’s problems are, amongst others; pogroms, genocides, ethnic/religious cleansing resulting from hatred […]

An Open Letter to the IG of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar – By Dr. Philip Ikomi

May 17, 2012 Mr.  Mohammed Abubakar Inspector General of Police Force Headquarters Kam Salem House Abuja, FCT, Nigeria, W.A. Dear Inspector General:  I am dismayed by your alleged utterance on the occasion of the inauguration of the Police Savings and Loans Board at the Force Headquarters in Abuja reported in the Punch newspaper on-line on […]

Aregbesola Should Mind His Business – By Anthony A. Kila

By Anthony A. Kila | London, UK | May 17, 2012 – Of all the governors elected via the platform Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola has some positive peculiarities that should never go unnoticed when analyzing his utterances and deeds. He is the only governor that went into office with […]

Sarkozy: Sweet and Bitter Memories! – By Sunny Chris Okenwa

By Sunny Chris Okenwa | Abidjan, Ivory Coast | May 16, 2012 – France, as one of the principal world powers, official possessor of nuclear weapons, permanent member of the UN Security Council and one of the engine rooms of the European Union, must be seen as wielding enormous influence in the new world order. […]

Abdul-Rashid Omo Yekini: An ‘Own’ Goal – By Prince Charles Dickson

Because of indifference, one dies before one actually dies–Elie Wiesel I have waited for all to pour in the tributes, lamentations, all the ‘had I know’, ifs and how come. Plenty lies, praise, buck-passing and as usual the good morning at night of government and its officials. All the half-truths, propaganda and truth that we […]

Can a Northerner Ever Be De-tribalized in Nigeria? – By Frisky Larr

By Frisky Larr | NNP | May 14, 2012 – Let’s face it. In the present dispensation, northern Nigeria has produced three brilliant Nigerians of the younger generation, on which Nigerians may build their hope for a better tomorrow. You may have guessed right if your mindset works like mine. To be precise though, my […]

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