Ernest Shonekan Was A Great Man of History
By AWA Bamiji It’s shocking to hear the news of his death but we must thank God Almighty for his long life, 85 years of age, which was highly eventful. Being appointed by the former military President, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida,…
Chief Ernest Shonekan: The End Of A Democracy Traitor
By Omoyele Sowore When I learned of the death of Chief Ernest Shonekan today at the age of 85, I could not hold my anger at the reporting (including at Sahara Reporters) that claimed he was a “Nigerian leader.” Truth…
Nigeria A Nollywood Nation Making Drama Of Her Democracy
Democracy is a people- focused system of government that must be built on the rule of law. The law must be the LORD in any democratic society. It rules, the pathway on which both the Government and the people must…
Growing Political Terrorism In Nigeria, A Call For Concern
By Mazi Chidozie Ugwuegbe Terrorism can be defined as the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, to pursue an agenda or aim. Such aims can be political, religious, or ideological. Wikipedia defined political terrorism as a violent…
Understanding The Big And The Small Thieves
By Citizen Agba Jalingo Apart from the AK47 Economy criminals who are the cash-out partners and stand-by forces, of the political elites, the small thief in Nigeria comes to your house to rob, only to meet his basic needs first,…
APC Is Fast Becoming Harborage For Renegades And Moles From PDP
By Obi Ojage Happy new year to all Nigerians, especially Cross Riverians at home and in the diaspora; both men, women and youths, comprising young girls and young men. We thank goodness, which derives it strength from the mercies of…
Why The North Of Nigeria Should Not Be Deceived By My Governor – Senator Jarigbe Agom
By Jarigbe Agom As we gravitate to the end of this year, looking forward to a new beginning in 2022, by the grace of God, we must tell ourselves the truth, both in our contemporary lives and Politics. Most POLITICIANS…
Enugu 2023 And Ekweremadu’s Political Grandstanding
By Sunny Onah One keeps wondering what is driving Ike Ekweremadu crazy and restless ahead of 2023 Enugu governorship election. Why is Ekweremadu gallivanting across the length and breadth of Enugu North Senatorial zone like a loose canon? It patriotism,…
Buhari And Bakare: Leadership And Burden of Debt
It was late Chief Adedibu who said if you don’t want to know who befriended your mother before she married your father, don’t join politics!For this and other related reasons Christians in Nigeria have stayed off politics for so long,…
Observations on Governor Seyi Makinde
By Prince Laja With the rate at which Governor Seyi Makinde is going about his development strides in Oyo State, I won’t be surprised if his people start asking for a Third Term, at the end of his constitutionally guaranteed…
Cross River North – What We Can Do With Our Okadas II
By Agba Jalingo Continued from Part One In part one of this prognosis, I tried to use data to approximate the value of the Okada economy in Cross River North senatorial district. I also promised that in this second part,…
