Joe Igbokwe Speaks On the Kogi State Governorship Palaver
I am writing this piece as Joe Igbokwe not as APC Publicity Secretary Lagos State. I am writing as an independent writer and a public commentator on national affairs. Please permit me to air my views before we swear in…
Four Questions For Col Hassan Who Called For Genocide In The Niger Delta by Oraye St Franklin
This morning Nigerians were struck by the rude shock of the comment by Col. Hassan Stan-Labo, a Pro Buhari Security Expert calling for the murderous and genocidal  sacking of Niger Delta Communities over alleged pipeline vandalism by supposed former militant…
Death To Nigeria’s Steel Subsector: Long Live Nigeria Steel Subsector by Henry Agbonika
In the last couple of days, Ajaokuta Steel Company has resurfaced in the mainstream media with calls by various stakeholders for its resuscitation. No doubt the moribund steel plant conceptualized in 1958 holds lots of promises for the country. The…
Is Donald Trump Now Unstoppable?
You know that moment on an aircraft where there are three choices of main meal, and you’ve chosen the chicken and tomato pasta bake. But by the time the cabin services person gets to your seat, you are told the…
Buhari Moves To Crackdown On Opposition Voices On Social Media
There are indications that darker days may be ahead for Nigeria as the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government may have perfected plans to repress free speech and citizen freedoms using security agencies and strong arm tactics. The past seven months…
Discordant Tunes at Nigeria Customs Service
**EFCCÂ Assets Investigation Of Senior Customs Officers: Â Indicted Officers Allegedly Promoted The appointment of Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service in the person of Hamid Ali by President Mohammadu Buhari was received with mixed feelings. While many believe he is…
Resign Now, Civil Society CoalitionTells Aregbesola Over Sacked Workers in Osun
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under the aegis of Civil Societies Coalition for the Emancipation of Osun State(CSCEO) has advised the State governor,Mr. Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola to tender his resignation letter from office over illegal sacked of no fewer than 141…
Bayelsa Governorship: Why APC Has No Candidate in December 5 Election by Fred Amakom
Chief Timipre Sylva has been nominated as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming December 5th 2015 gubernatorial election in Bayelsa state. Chief Timipre Sylva had previously been elected twice as governor of Bayelsa State namely…
We the other IDPs By Alex Agbo
‘Internally Displaced Persons’ the popularly known as IDPs became more popular in our daily conversations at following the insurgent activities of the Boko Haram sect. In the wake of the sect’s reign of evil and mayhem, a lot of Nigerians…
The Federal Appointments : Issues for Federal Character By Alex Agbo
As young Nigerian, way back in 2001, I was seeking admission into one of Nigeria’s many universities. One issue came up, namely, catchment area. Whatever that means! Cut off marks for different people by those close their states are to…
Letter To Buhari (2): Other Constitutional Breaches and Ill-Conception Of $2.1 Billion Loan For Northeast Reconstruction
Letter To Buhari (2): Other Constitutional Breaches & Ill-Conception Of $2.1 Billion Loan For Northeast Reconstruction (Democracy, Civil Liberties & Rule of Law, Onitsha Nigeria, 28th July 2015)-Another breach of Sections 13, 14 (2) (a), 14 (2) (b) and 14…
