TWO REASONS WHY NIGERIA HAS REMAINED AN INDIVISIBLE COUNTRY
I have been thinking about the reason(s) why Nigeria has remained an indivisible country till date, in spite of myraid of agitations, and then it Read more
Editorial
Policy recommendations to resurrect the Nigerian Economy. Written by Ikenna Ifedobi.
It has become clear that the Nigerian economy has slipped from recession into a depression. The economy has suffered a sustained downturn in economic activity Read more
Kudos to Buhari on corruption fight, but …
By Obinna Ejianya – 9News Nigeria Buhari’s government has done wonderfully well in recovering looted funds from some section of members of the immediate past Read more
Buhari’s Indefinite Medical Vacation: We’ve been there before – Nigerians
Sick leave reminds Nigerians of power vacuum under Yar’Adua Buhari transferred executive powers to his vice president By Yinka Ibukun A president who’s flown abroad to Read more
Why Happy Music Makes You Do Bad Things
There may be a surprising dark side to easy-listening and feel-good tracks. By Richard Gray 14 February 2017 From the distinctive opening “Whooah” to the Read more
BUHARI’S HEALTH CHALLENGE: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
This message is for the unreasonable, insensitive and inhumane jesters, those making mockery and caricature of President Muhammadu Buhari’s health challenges and situation. I want Read more
WHERE IS BUHARI ? – Nigerians Left Clueless As Medical Vacation Enters Fourth Week
Olalekan Adetayo, Friday Olokor and Kamarudeen Ogundele President Muhammadu Buhari’s medical vacation will on Monday (today) enter its fourth week. The President has been away Read more
Buhari and the prophets of Baal
Abimbola Adelakun “They prayed to Baal from morning until noon, shouting ‘Baal, answer us!’ But there was no sound, and no one answered… At noon, Read more
Why Nigerians Love Flowery Language
In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers the art of Nigerian verbosity. My friends in the international Read more
Second look at Buhari Medical Vacation (BMV)
If President Muhammadu Buhari arrives in Abuja tomorrow, and regales the nation with phenomenal sprints, reminiscent of an Olympic athletics gold medalist, the lingering controversy Read more
Recession: No hope in 2017 budget –Ex-LG chair
By murphy ganagana Founder of the Covenant Church, Warri, and former chairman of Warri South West Local Government in Delta State, Rev Sam Ken, has Read more
* A Poet’s Response To Police Brutality and Clampdown Against Victims of Attack, Rather Than the Attackers
In recent time in history, There was a beautiful Kingdom In the Island of BUJA a.k.a Island of Fanta, The name of their king was Read more
Why we wish our presidents dead
Abimbola Adelakun (aadelakun@punchng.com) When former Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, died in June 1998, I was one of those who took to the streets Read more
Is Nigeria Scared Of God’s Will?
As A Nigerian And A Citizen, I Have Always Been An Incurable Optimist. But I Have Never Been As Unsure About The Future Of This Read more
Dealing With Nigeria’s Worst Enemies – Dogara
The year 2016 presented us with its peculiar challenges especially in the area of security and the economy. It was the year in which our Read more
MMM, Sambisa and the boy died – Reuben Abati
“Happy New Year, my brother” “What do you mean happy new year, more than two weeks into the New Year. Have I not been in Read more
Corrupt Nigerians are too vocal for my liking – BOLA AJIBOLA
Prince Bola Ajibola, SAN, a scion of the Owu Royal Family in Ogun State, was president of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, at the advent Read more
Buhari’s 2017 budget of waste and frivolity (1)
Eze Onyekpere On a yearly basis, Nigerians look forward to the presentation of the budget estimates by the President to the National Assembly. Hopes and Read more
FRC CODE: RCCG, PASTOR ADEBOYE AND THE RESIGNATION QUAGMIRE
*Timidity Is Not Humility” I write this article knowing very well that many people would disagree with my opinion over this subject matter. I also Read more
FRC CODE: RCCG, PASTOR ADEBOYE AND THE RESIGNATION QUAGMIRE
*Timidity Is Not Humility” I write this article knowing very well that many people would disagree with my opinion over this subject matter. I also Read more
The national anthem and the paradox of patriotism
While I refuse to throw epithets around either in support of or opposition to the present government, I realistically insist that we are still very Read more
Nobel Peace Prize for Nigerian leaders?
“Nigeria will reach a deal with Niger Delta militants in 2017.” That is the topmost prediction by SB Morgen, one of the up and coming, Read more
The Double Standard of Nigeria’s Human Rights Community
It’s surprising to note that ever since this APC administration of President Muhammadu Buhari came into office, the human rights community in Nigeria has gone Read more
Willie Obiano: The visionary governor of Anambra state
When the biblical Joseph found himself in the land of Egypt, through an uncanny ingenuity he saved that nation and other neighboring countries from an Read more
Average Nigerian politicians do not share ideas but envelopes
By Reuben Abati I thoroughly enjoyed reading Pius Adesanmi’s “A Nigerian, Library and Lawmakers” (Sahara Reporters, December 24). I will like to add a footnote to Read more
How petroleum sector drove Nigeria into economic recession
By Michael Eboh After many glorious years of enjoying the benefits of a robust and high crude oil price, the Nigerian economy is currently teetering Read more
Mikel Obi makes Top 10 Richest African Footballers, Who’s First?
SINCE THE 1990’s, AFRICAN COUNTRIES AND FOOTBALLERS HAVE FEATURED FAR MORE AT WORLD FOOTBALL’S TOP TABLE. Although no African team is yet to reach further Read more
Professor Wole Soyinka did not destroy his green card, I suppose – Raph Enechi
I HAVE DONE AWAY WITH MY US GREEN CARD – PROFESSOR WOKE SOYINKA Professor Wole Soyinka claimed that he has discarded his US green card or Read more
13 points that will pull Nigeria out of recession –Senator Akanbi
From Yinka Fabowale Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Senator Adesoji Akanbi, is not not known to be silent on issues pertaining to the Read more
Not “business as usual” for pipeline vandals
I am not one of those southerners overly discomfited by the seeming desperation of the President Muhammadu Buhari regime to either find oil in the Read more