Opinions

One year ago today, on March 28, 2015, Nigerians voted in general elections that effectively redefined democracy and reset the nation’s destiny by defying all predictions of Armageddon and prospects of Nigeria shattering to smithereens. The election held largely peacefully; not without some hitches though, it still was a reflection of the people’s free will. […]

The art of governance is difficult and complex, especially during trying times. The steep reduction in global oil prices from over 100 dollars per barrel to roughly 40 presents a hard challenge. We can no longer afford past practices. Nigeria now requires creative reform, materially changing the substance of national economic policy as well as […]

Our neighbours to the West, the Republic of Benin, have just concluded a Presidential election, which has been considered free, fair and peaceful, from the first round, to the run-off which produced businessman Patrice Talon as winner and next President of that country of about 10 million people.  Commentators have noted with delight the manner […]

As Christians in Nigeria joined their counterparts the world over to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary, on this day that has come to be known ironically as Good Friday, on account of the salvation won for mankind by this otherwise tragic event, the central message should not be lost […]

The unexpected resignation of Sunday Oliseh as coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, no doubt speaks directly to the protracted crises, intrigues, in-fighting, greed and lust for power in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). It is a shameful development which puts the Eagles’ chances of qualification for AFCON 2017 on the balance. After replacing Stephen Keshi […]

The political intrigues playing out as being orchestrated by the advocates of Mr. Godwin Emefiele’s sack is nothing but sickening. You wonder what Emefiele’s sins are. The clamour is assuming a maddening crescendo without the advocates considering the implication of their endeavour on the economy. About two years ago, an unprecedented political action spearheaded by […]

Every audit begins with two big lies; “We are glad to be here (the auditor) and we are glad you are here (the CEO/CFO)”. Within those two lies are grains and salts that make up the ingredients for either a genuine or fake audit. Either way the auditors will get paid by the company that […]

The dramatic events in Rivers State, with the violence that marred last Saturday’s rerun election  in which at least 12 people were killed, is, to say the least, disgraceful and totally condemnable. It is a sad commentary that this crisis is not about any well-formulated plan to transform Rivers, but rather a rampage over self-aggrandizement […]

The political chase game has started once more in Rivers State. The battle of wits and resources has taken off. The gladiators are striving, scheming and strategizing. The stakes are high; so high and so fiercely contested. The takes are good, though not oft talked about. The hall is crowded, so crowded and so full […]

To you, my fellow compatriots, I say, “Do not turn away your attention from this epistle of mine; I address you plainly.” Do you know that we, the people determine what manner of nation we want built? Let us reason together. Every time you cast a vote, you launch into the unknown like the fisherman […]

The huge publicity that this year’s International Women’s Day received in Nigeria, against the backdrop of the Ese Oruru case, is a manifestation of the increasing awareness of the burden that women and more especially, young girls carry in our environment. International Women’s Day 2016 should go beyond the acknowledgment of the plight of Nigerian […]

“May we never walk when the road waits, famished” – Wole Soyinka, The Road Two major road accidents in the last week brought to the fore again the dangers that lie in wait on Nigerian roads.  The Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, James Ocholi, SAN, his wife and son lost their lives in […]