Op.Ed pieces and columnists
Over 1000 members of the painted Commercial Taxi Drivers Association Abuja ( OTDAA), took a decision during a general congress meeting held at Wuse zone 6, Abuja, to embark on a peaceful protest to express their grievances over the newly introduc...
Senator Dahiru Kuta (PDP, Niger East) is a radical, yet unassuming politician. He had always been in the opposition in his home state until of recent when he found himself as member of the ruling party. He single-handedly sponsored a private Bill that ...
For those who ask this question the answer is simple; Yes and no, it all depends on how one looks at it since relationships that start online are just like those that start through mutual friends, a chance encounter, a parent set up, meeting at work or...
Play is a very essential part of a child’s development. Despite this, many parents in this part of the world see it as a distraction to their child’s learning. RALIAT AHMED writes on the many benefits play holds for children. All work and n...
True to his recent pronouncements that he was soon going to convene an all-encompassing economic summit in the state to consolidate his socio-economic programme, Governor Murtala Nyako has announced plans for the programme. The summit which will afford...
Three years ago, precisely on August 14, 2008, 11.00am, Nigerian government handed over Bakassi Peninsular to Cameroon following a ruling by the the International Court of Justice at the Hague, The Netherlands. The victims of that singular action have ...
Ishaka Bawa is the chief whip of the House of Representatives. In this interview with TORDUE SALEM, the Taraba State-born lawmaker, who represents Wukari/Ibi federal constituency, speaks on the revocation of licenses of banks by the CBN, the call by fo...
Aliyu Attah is a former Inspector-General of Police. In this interview with SHUAIB SHUAIB, he speaks on: the desirability of state police, the reform the police, the rotation of political offices, his tenure as police boss, and other issues of national...
Another round of rumours of the death of the Ikemba Nnewi and Ezeigbo Gburugburu, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, was rife all over the country last Wednesday. LEADERSHIP SUNDAY’S DAVID-CHYDDY ELEKE, in this piece, takes a look at the latest fal...
Once known for her agricultural competence and ability to provide for her people, Nigeria currently rates among the least agriculturally self-sufficient nations. Almost all goods in her markets are imported. GRACE AZUBUIKE takes a critical look at how ...
The sagging menance that has ravaged some of our youths today has been attributed to style and fashion. But, is it really about expression of style, or is there an underlying factor behind it? AMINA ALHASSAN AHMAN writes on this trend. “I’m...
Many Nigerians embark on night journeys for various reasons: Some believe it is more convenient because there is considerably less traffic. Whatever the reason, the associated risks involved have proved to be dangerous and not worth risking ones life f...
Senator Domingo Alaba Obende represents Edo North Senatorial District of Edo State in the Senate. The philanthropist turned politician spoke to OSBY ISIBOR on what Nigerians should expect from the Seventh Senate and his ambition in the Senate.He also m...
Oubi Bachir is the ambassador of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic to Nigeria. In this interview with KINGSLEY OPURUM, Bachir talks about the intractable conflict between Morocco and Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, and suggests the way forward. ...
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women today and also the most common cancer among women. Ironically, a new study reveals that the male hormone stimulates growth of breast tumours in women leading to breast cancer. Hauwa Ma...