Tag: Opinion

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the persecuted and tortured leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), came to court yesterday in the same clothes he has been wearing since June 2021. His leading counsel, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) told the court: “My Lord will still see the defendant in the same uniform my lord warned against in the last proceedings. My Lord,… Read More

There’s a severe, earth-baking drought in the Horn of Africa. About 13 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Djibouti are in the grip of acute hunger. The rains have failed in three consecutive years, prompting the driest conditions experienced in the region in 41 years. This ought to be one of the heaviest burdens on the minds of African… Read More

Nigeria has derailed from the era  of patriotism to a theme of shame. The Nigerian system is naturally toxic and afflicted with a leadership disaster. The country’s affairs are currently being managed by criminals whose idea is to rip off the ordinary citizen and tag them with all sorts of criminal offences. The allegory of shame has paved way for… Read More

Abba Kyari was able to use social media to create an image of being a ‘super cop’, the only cop in Nigeria doing his job. He was a master self-promoter, projecting himself to the stature of a celebrity that no one could touch. As a result, he kept receiving awards. First Lady, Aisha Buhari gave him an award; youth groups… Read More

Strange despicable things happen daily in Nigeria. And everyone seems to be accustomed to them to the extent that no one is ever shocked any longer whenever an abominable or sacrilegious event takes place anywhere. We are used to horrific and terrific incidents that we are now a people with morality or decency deficit. Apart from politics which brings out… Read More

“Why Judiciary is to Blame for Delay in High-Profile Cases, by Malami”, “Malami Blames the Judiciary for Delay of Cases”; “Hold the Judiciary Responsible for Delay of Cases”, etc. The news headlines did not come to many as a surprise but it rather triggered another controversy between the judiciary and the executive as to who is responsible for some of… Read More

Over time, in many of the countries in Africa, particularly in Nigeria; the issue of overhyping of individuals, that are saddled with certain responsibilities, have become so prevalent in the system. The Nigerian system is structured in a way that promotes individuals as against strong institutions. Some of the smart fellows, who understand the advantage of personal aggrandizement and the… Read More

Whoever doubted the determination of retired Brig-Gen. Mohammad Buba Marwa, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman to rid Nigeria of narcotics business and drug consumption must have had a rethink following the recent revelation of the scandal of the century involving the disgraced and suspended DCP Abba Kyari, the hitherto Commander of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) at… Read More

The Advocacy for Alleged Witches calls for an immediate end to witch-finding activities during funerals in Africa. This call has become necessary following reported cases of abuse, torture, attacks, and killing of suspected witches during and after funeral ceremonies in communities across Nigeria and beyond. Many alleged witches at the witch camps in Ghana fled to these places after they… Read More

How can one prepare to run and win the Nigerian presidency? This is a one million Naira question for aspirants for Aso Rock. The question becomes more poignant because Nigerians have the reputation of electing unqualified and unprepared candidates as presidents. Running for the Nigerian presidency is perhaps the costliest political race in the world. Apart from having unlimited cash… Read More