BY ETHELBERT OKERE In a previous article on Mr. Atiku Abubakar’s earlier pronouncements on the restructuring of Nigeria, I noted that one fear Nigerians may entertain is that the former vice president may buckle under…

By By Osita Ebiem Dogs at play The Igbo believe that there is a standard rule of play which dogs observe when two of them are at play: When one dog falls on its back…

By Sam Asoluka When the present APC Government led by Muhammadu Buhari were in opposition and ‘begging’ Nigerians to give them a chance to govern the country, they promised ‘everything’ under the sun. What they…

By Reuben Abati Nigerians love events and ceremonies. The engine of governance in fact runs on this special fuel, which in many ways has become an occasional excuse for waste and idleness. I have in…

By Nwamkpa Modestus The Governor of Imo state Owelle Rochas Okorocha appears to have gone haywire and almost becoming uncontrollable with his actions and inactions these days. He is now less considerate to the plights…

By Reuben Abati  On the occasion of his 80th birthday, Benson Idonije, who is arguably Nigeria’s most informed analyst of jazz music and an enthusiastic promoter of popular culture and music has released for public…

By Sharon Oparaocha The problem with electing autocrats as leaders. An autocratic leader focuses on power, he unleashes his power and authority at its peak. He does not put into consideration public opinion or even the…

By Nwamkpa Modestus. No doubt, this is a very tough and challenging period for many Nigerians. The past one year under this APC led government in Nigeria has been dotted with lamentations, gnashing of teeth,…